ABCO is committed to designing and manufacturing products in a manner that protects our healthy work and world environments. We demonstrate our commitment by producing products that are environmentally friendly throughout their life cycles. This life cycle approach means we plan and monitor each product's environmental impact in all stages of its life - from design and materials sourcing, through manufacturing, delivery, use and disposal.
Materials Sourcing
ABCO strives to use materials that are processed in an environmentally responsible manner or consist of high level of recycled material. We encourage our suppliers to use recycled materials where feasible in their production processes.
Manufacturing
ABCO uses manufacturing processes that are friendly and non-threatening to our environment. Materials used in the production process contain no Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) (chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrocloroflourcarbons (HCFCs)). Non-toxic, emission free, epoxy powder is used in our metal finishing process and our systems are in full compliance with EPA requirements concerning Clean Air and Clean Water. We recycle scrap metal, paper and corrugated waste, and wood dust daily and work diligently with our local power company to determine effective ways to conserve energy in our operations.
Delivery
ABCO's shipment management system allows us to efficiently time and consolidate shipments to conserve fuel usage.
Disposal
ABCO designs and manufactures products with long life cycles to reduce total disposals. ABCO products carry a 10-year warranty (with a few exceptions) and are designed to last years beyond that timeframe, meaning our products limit the dispose and re-purchase cycle that causes many environmental problems.