At the R.H. LeMieur. Corporation, our concerns for the environment are being addressed in many ways.
1.) We use hardwoods that are harvested from Verified Sustainable Appalachian Hardwood Forests. Appalachian forests produce the finest cherry wood with the most desirable color and grain quality. Equally as important, every tree that is harvested is replaced by 2.29 trees so that a sustainable timber base is maintained. Verified Sustainable Appalachian Hardwood Forestry is defined by A.H.M.I. bylaws through data provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forestry Service.
2.) We use world class, state of the art spray guns and pumps which increase efficiency and diminish waste by 25-30%. Our Kremlin brand spray guns and pumps are European designed and manufactured in France.
3.) We use finishing materials that have been approved by the MA Department of Environmental Protection and meet all Federal E.P.A. VOC standards. We believe that these materials provide the best possible finish on our products while meeting both state and federal requirements.
4.) We use DaDish designed and engineered Nord Fab Design exhaust systems for both efficient heating and highly purified air quality for our employees. This system completely changes the air inside our manufacturing plant every ten minutes allowing us to maintain a healthy, dust-free environment. During the winter months, the air inside our building has to be tested, filtered, purified, and then returned back inside the building. This system allows us to keep our heating energy costs to a minimum.
5.) We use corrugated cartons that are composed of 40% recycled material. Our products are carefully packaged in corrugated cartons. These cartons can later be recycled.
6.) We have a modern design, 20 year old, well insulated building for all of our manufacturing needs. We have reduced our energy usage through the use of fluorescent lighting. Most modern factory buildings use 16 to 18 ft. ceiling heights. We designed our building so that the average ceiling height is 9 to 10 ft. high. This reduced inside displacement helps to reduce heating costs and the energy required to maintain clean and comfortable inside air.
7. We recycle all of our wood waste. Our shavings and sawdust are used to make compost. The compost aids plant growth which increases the absorption of carbon dioxide in the environment. Our solid wood waste is used for heating purposes which results in a reduced need for fossil fuels.
We are serious about creating beautiful furniture for American homes and take pride in our efforts to protect the natural beauty and environment that surrounds these homes.
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