PRODUCTION

On our 13-acre San Antonio campus, 8% of energy needs are met by non-polluting, renewable wind energy, and all products are packaged in boxes made from post-consumer recycled content. We prioritize limiting waste and energy output in our production process, as these practices contribute to the environmental impact of our products.

RECYCLING

• Percentage of incoming raw metals recycled: Stainless Steel 60%, Steel 70%, Aluminum 80%.
 

• New paint line reduced paint wastewater by 90%.
 

• All waste liquids sent out to recovery are 95%+ captured (oils, metal working fluid, mop water).
 

• 98% of metals that go into our products are recycled or sent out to be made into new raw materials.
 

• Current cardboard packaging materials are made from 60-100% post-consumer recycled content. 
  

FACTORY POWER

• PEV installation was installed on the San Antonio campus roof in 2015 and has been running continuously since.
 

• System capable of producing 32,000 kwh/year.
 

• We are partners with Windtricity for wind power that helps power our campus.
 

• 52% of capacity on campus from high efficiency VRF systems with SEER ratings of 18-24 and some systems have heat recovery. 
  

SUPPLY CHAIN

• We actively make the effort to nearshore our supplier base, with a focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions.
 

• In 2022, the company was able to ship the majority of freight via container ships, reducing carbon emissions created by airplanes.
 

• 82 Product Families have been evaluated for Buy American Act compliance, with 70% of products manufactured in the U.S.
 

• 60% of Product Families are compliant to the latest BAA (BABA) standards.