Environmental Leader - Volkswagen is building energy efficiency into its new $1 billion Chattanooga, Tenn., manufacturing plant, which will feature efficient electric motors on the production lines and stormwater recycling on the grounds...The paint shop at the plant has a new system that produces near-zero waste when changing paint colors, reports Trading Markets.
The plant will also reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain by having an adjacent suppliers park where 16 different companies have contracts to produce parts and components for VW’s forthcoming mid-size car. Construction of the suppliers park starts in March, reports Plastics News. The company also has implemented green cleaning techniques, a comprehensive recycling program and sustainable product purchasing.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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