Timken Recycles 1.6 Million Tons of Scrap Metal in 2010-Timken Reduces Waste and Energy Use in its Steelmaking Operations
Resource from: Timken Likes:3079
Apr 22,2011
CANTON, Ohio, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2010, The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) transformed 1.6 million tons of scrap metal - the equivalent of 1.3 million junk cars - into some of the cleanest, strongest steel on Earth. This Timken® steel is made from nearly 100 percent recycled content, which includes 350,000 tons of recycled scrap metal from Timken operations.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/timken-recycles-16-million-tons-of-scrap-metal-in-2010-120366939.html
"Timken makes a positive impact on the world not only because of the types of products we make, but how we make them," said Alan Oberster, vice president of environmental, health and safety. "Our steelmaking process is a great example of this. We create value by making products the world needs, and by making our steel out of scrap, we conserve natural resources while putting mountains of waste to good use."
Oberster added that being green is not new to the company, founded by Henry Timken in 1899 on the development of products designed to enable energy-efficient operation of vehicles and machinery.
Timken's technology base has expanded widely since, with a portfolio that includes specialty steel alloys engineered for performance in hard-working machinery, and a full complement of power transmission components and systems. These technologies are mission-critical to energy-saving, efficient power applications, from wind turbines, to air, rail and truck transport, to advanced industrial equipment.
Timken also demonstrates industry leadership in efforts to reduce energy and waste in its operations:
In 2010, Timken diverted 20,350 tons of electric-arc furnace dust from landfills, capturing and recycling the dust byproduct of the company's steelmaking process. Timken's steel manufacturing relies on energy-efficient electric technology that is a green alternative to blast-furnace or basic oxygen-furnace methods.
The company continuously invests in technologies that reduce the amount of electricity needed to produce its steel. Timken has cut the amount of energy needed to produce steel ingots by 27 percent since 1990. Based on 2010 production alone, the electricity saved is enough to power 11 million homes for a day.
At its Canton, Ohio-based steel facilities, Timken recycles 30 million gallons of water waste each day through a closed-loop recycling process, enough to fill 45 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
In recognition of Earth Day, the company has posted videos on the Timken YouTube channel featuring recycling in its steelmaking process and green jobs in the company. A wind turbine animation shows how Timken's technologies work inside these massive systems to harness the wind's natural energy. Additional information about the company's green and corporate citizenship initiatives is available at Timken's website.
(Timken)
【CBCC News Statement】
1.The news above mentioned with detailed source are from internet.We are trying our best to assure they are accurate ,timely and safe so as to let bearing users and sellers read more related info.However, it doesn't mean we agree with any point of view referred in above contents and we are not responsible for the authenticity. If you want to publish the news,please note the source and you will be legally responsible for the news published.
2.All news edited and translated by us are specially noted the source"CBCC".
3.For investors,please be cautious for all news.We don't bear any damage brought by late and inaccurate news.
4.If the news we published involves copyright of yours,just let us know.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Cnbearing is the No.1 bearing inquiry system and information service in China, dedicated to helping all bearing users and sellers throughout the world.
Cnbearing is supported by China National Bearing Industry Association, whose operation online is charged by China Bearing Unisun Tech. Co., Ltd.
China Bearing Unisun Tech. Co., Ltd owns all the rights. Since 2000, over 3,000 companies have been registered and enjoyed the company' s complete skillful service, which ranking many aspects in bearing industry at home and abroad with the most authority practical devices in China.