At many companies, Continuous Improvement is a nice idea. At Spectro Alloys, it is a Core Value. In many ways a picture is worth a thousand words, and in our case, the impact of our continuous improvement process is even visible from space...
At many companies, Continuous Improvement is a nice idea. At Spectro Alloys, it is a Core Value. In many ways a picture is worth a thousand words, and in our case, the impact of our continuous improvement process is even visible from space - courtesy of Google Earth. Highlighted in these images are the results of multiple improvement processes and continuous improvement events. Reducing the costs of the recycling process - financial and environmental - has been a key focus over the last 2 years. Our new sorting system has dramatically reduced bag house waste generation, and our 5S program involves every employee at Spectro. The result is a cleaner, safer work environment - which is even visible from space:
Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, and 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in circulation today. As automotive platforms shift to aluminum, we generate more scrap, which can lower the cost of recycled aluminum significantly.
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Spectro Alloys debuted at the Minnesota State Fairs Eco Experience building, showcasing how we transform aluminum scrap into products people use daily. Fairgoers guessed how many cans it takes to make one ingot.
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As industry leaders in aluminum recycling, we believe responsible environmental stewardship is critical.
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