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Finding Sustainability is Medical Manufacturing

Posted: January 10th, 2012 | By: Eagle Tech


Sustainability in manufacturing is dominating the manufacturing world, as companies work to reduce,
reuse and recycle in any way that they can. The reusable products sector that provides shipping
equipment is one solution that continues to take a foothold. Redesigning plants for better use of space
(and reduction of energy) is another. Many companies are even looking into [...]


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Common Myths about Organic Food Processing

Posted: August 3rd, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


Organic foods are those that are grown and processed for consumers without artificial interferences. These include fertilizers and preservatives. Because of the lack of “assistance” in maintaining freshness, organic foods have developed a bit of a reputation. In the food contamination cases of late where fresh foods seem to be harbingers of E. coli and [...]


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Eliminating Waste Around Your Plant

Posted: July 7th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


On the path to creating a greener plant, you will come to the realization that waste is a problem that also must be addressed. It isn’t just waste  as in trash, but waste (as a verb) occurring throughout the plant in several ways. Fortunately, these areas are easy to pinpoint, once you [...]


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Common Myths About Organic Food Processing

Posted: June 20th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


Organic foods are those that are grown and processed for consumers without artificial interferences. These include fertilizers and preservatives. Because of the lack of “assistance” in maintaining freshness, organic foods have developed a bit of a reputation. In the food contamination cases of late where fresh foods seem to be [...]


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Is Scrap A Recession-Proof Industry?

Posted: June 9th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


The manufacturing sector in the U.S. is very healthy, showing 22 consecutive months’ expansion as of May 2011. This is a quite a feat after the recession in 2008 that left the entire nation with double -digit unemployment and a bleak future. Firms started producing once again, and hiring. In 2011, the manufacturing industry gives [...]


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Implementing Reusables

Posted: June 2nd, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


Reusables can create significant cost savings, a reduction in waste and a more environmentally friendly plant. However, implementing the system will be costly. You must buy all of the products to replace the ones that you would normally throw away, for example. Reusables are durable goods and do cost more than [...]


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Three Reasons to Consider LEED Certification

Posted: February 22nd, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a certification used to authenticate true eco-friendly buildings. Over the years, companies have undertaken the process to become LEED certified, while others are still hesitant. The costs involved are prohibitive for some, in part due to potential interruptions in production. Fortunately, the benefits of [...]


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Items to Consider in Making a More Efficient Plant

Posted: December 30th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


The green movement is much more than a way to jump onto the eco-friendly bandwagon, it can also be a way to reduce plant-operating costs considerably over time. Many plants have found that simple monitoring, maintenance, scheduling, and other techniques are easy to implement. Others have to add energy-saving equipment to become more energy efficient. Let’s examine a few ways to get your plant started in the right ‘green’ direction.


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The Case For Hybrid Engine Block Heaters

Posted: December 17th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


Idling a car to heat it up on cold winter mornings is a practice that many people swear by, but few have properly tested for efficiency. In reality, idling a car for any amount of time before driving away will cut into your fuel economy much more than driving away immediately after starting the car. In very cold winter temperatures, the engine block heater is often the best option to avoid idling. A block heater has been proven the best choice for getting a hybrid engine ready for winter driving in many other ways.


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Alternative Energy in Auto Manufacturing: The Global Nudge

Posted: November 29th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


The world has recognized and reacted to the need for more alternative energy sources. Customers are looking for greener, more environmentally friendly products and governments are looking for ways to preserve their natural resources while employing their populations. Alternative energy is the solution. No industry has experienced a shift as dramatic as the auto industry [...]


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