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Title --><!-- Title --><!-- Title --><!-- Title --><!-- Title --> <!-- Title --><!-- Title --><!-- Title --><!-- Title --><!-- Title --> <table width=100%> <tr> <td valign=center><center> <font color=green>Environmental, "Green", and RoHS Compliance</font> </center></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="33" colspan="2" valign="top" id="main"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="308" valign="top"><br /> <center> <b>Going <font color=green> <b>Green</b> </font></center></b><br /> Green-washing is common, but here at Bowers, we are doing everything possible to improve the environment. From reducing our carbon footprint to simple recycling, we care about the future.<br /><br /> <center><b>Manufactuing Processes - Anodize</b></center> Bowers Manufacturing has always been at the leading edge of environmentally friendly manufacturing. Recycling of process wastes remains a top priority. Bowers has virtually no landfilled process waste: aluminum is recycled as are major commodity chemicals. Bowers etch process features constructive reuse of caustic soda for neutralization and contributes to domestic phosphate removal for our local sewer authority. <br /><br /> The company also recycles sulfuric acid via an acid purification system. We recently made a major investment in phosphoric acid recycling with the purchase of a Reclamation system. Reducing our expense by recycling, and reducing your cost.<br /><br /> The only solid waste produced is recycled to the manufacture of stainless steel. </td> <td width="8" valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td width="10" height="109">&nbsp;</td> <td width="290" align="center" valign="top" id="boldadvantage"><span class="bold"> <font size=+1>Bowers Advantages</font></span> <ul> <li>We recycle 100%* of our aluminum scrap</li> <li>We recycle 100% of our chemicals</li> <li>We recycle 98% of output scrap</li> <li>We recycle our packing cardboard waste</li> <li>We installed new lights to reduce our power consumption reducing our carbon foot print</li> <li>Insulating our building reduced our Natural Gas Consumption</li> <li>Switching to Electric Forktrucks lowers our carbon footprint</li> <li>For local deliveries, we optimize our routes to reduce traffic, reducing our carbon foot print</li> </ul></td> <td width="12">&nbsp;</td> <td width="3"><br /><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="308" valign="top"><br /><br /> <center><b>Manufactuing Processes - Fabrication</b></center> Bowers has also been at the forefront of sustainable use and recycling of specialty chemicals. Oils are recycled and sent for constructive reuse off-site. Machining coolants are dehydrated onsite via dedicated reprocessing equipment and sent for constructive reuse off-site.<br /><br /> <center><b>Manufactuing Processes - Extrusion</b></center> Any aluminum we don't produce as good metal is recycled by a local recycler. All saw chips, extrusion scrap, and rack stock, is recycled. Nothing goes to waste. Nothing gets landfilled. <br /><br /> <center><b>Manufactuing Processes - Packaging</b></center> Working with our customers, we have created custom reusable totes and packing. Everything from skids to boxes are reused. Nothing goes to waste. <br /><br /> <center><b>RoHS - EU</b></center> Every part produced at Bowers fully complies with the European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). None of the substances on the RoHS list are used in our facility. We will be happy to provide certification of RoHS compliance. <br /><br /> <img src="../image/env-directors.jpg" width="300" height="250" border="0" class="image" /> <center><br>Our Environmental Directors </center> </td> <td width="8" valign="top"><!--DWLayoutEmptyCell-->&nbsp;</td> <td width="10" height="109">&nbsp;</td> <td width="290" align="center" valign="top" id="Td1"><span class="bold" rowspan=4> <br /><br /> <img src="../image/facility.jpg" width="300" height="250" border="0" class="image" /> <br />Our Facility<br /> <br /><br /> <img src="../image/backyard.jpg" width="300" height="200" border="0" class="image" /> <br />Our Backyard<br /> <br /><br /> <img src="../image/pond.jpg" width="300" height="250" border="0" class="image" /> <br />Our Front Yard<br /> </center> </td> <td width="12">&nbsp;</td> <td width="3"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td height="14" colspan="3" align="center" valign="top"><!--DWLayoutEmptyCell-->&nbsp;</td> <td></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="625" valign="top" id="rights">2010 Bowers Manufacturing Company | All rights reserved | <a href="site-map.html">Site Map </a></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="631" height="1"></td> <td width="842"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table></td> <td width="12">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td height="19" colspan="4" valign="top"><table width="103%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <!--DWLayoutTable--> <tr> <td width="743" height="19">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><center> Phone: 800-669-9114<br /> Contact us for a free sample packet of aluminum finishes and colors </center> </td> </tr> </table> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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