Whitaker Finishing continues to focus
on reducing our environmental impact.

Recent News: Pursuing ISO 14001 (September 2011)

At Whitaker Finishing LLC we understand the importance of protecting our environment. That is why the surface treatments presented meet the EU Directives: 2000/53/EC on end of life vehicles, ELV, as well as 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, RoHS.

The ELV Directive, adopted in 2000 by the European Parliament, aims to reduce the quantity of waste, including hazardous waste, which occurs when motor vehicles are junked or dismantled. The RoHS Directive, adopted in the EU in July 2006, aims to restrict certain dangerous substances commonly used in electrical and electronic equipment.

Whitaker is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and is presently pursuing the ISO 14001:2004 Certification which specifically covers Environmental Management Systems. This formal certification process has just recently begun and updates on our progress will be provided on this site as they occur.

Our wastewater discharge is regulated by the City of Toledo and as well as the State of Ohio and Federal EPA. We incorporate the use of air scrubbers on all of our discharge stacks to ensure operation within the mandated limits.

Whitaker Finishing continues to focus on the reduction of our carbon footprint and the impact our operation has on the environment. In November of 2008 we replaced old steam boiler with a new smaller more energy efficient model and as a result have reduced our consumption of natural gas. We use flow restrictors on all rinse water lines to reduce our consumption of water subsequent wastewater discharge. All hazardous waste is containerized and hauled away as required.

 

Please contact Whitaker Finishing at (419) 666-7746 or fill out our on-line form for a quote for your green metal finishing services.