The ethylene oxide process has been replaced by irradiation with gamma rays. Coolants, solvents, machine oils, scrap metal and office waste are all recycled. In addition to energy reductions achieved through the process changes, particularly the painting changes, a programmable climate control system was installed in 1989, and upgraded in 1992. Security guards and designated employees monitor compliance with the energy conservation program. Boilers are shut down during the summer.
Energy use is a topic at monthly supervisor meetings.
Liebel-Flarsheim has engaged in a variety of activities to assure the facility is environmentally sound. The company has also erected a cyclone fence to prevent dumping. The company has constructed a new Class 10,000 clean room with charcoal filters for final cleaning and sterilizing prior to shipment. This improves the capture and recycling of released materials. Liebel-Flarsheim has taken several steps to share this information with others.