PBTT Corp is a Newburgh, Indiana-based manufacturing company established in 2013 that operates with a philosophy rooted in open communication, professional integrity, and employee welfare. As a provider of disruptive technology and manufacturing consolidation services, including machining, deburring, tumbling, and anodizing, PBTT Corp has expanded into the aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy industries, delivering value at cost without sacrificing safety, quality, or sustainability. The company’s engineering and manufacturing teams draw on extensive NANOFORM knowledge and vertically integrated capabilities such as metal injection molding, cast forging, die casting, and conversion coating to help clients consolidate and improve their production processes. PBTT Corp maintains a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing, clean technology, and employee safety, along with training and equal opportunity programs that support its workforce. That same commitment to sustainable and clean production practices underlies the broader green manufacturing principles discussed below.
Over the last few decades, green manufacturing practices have become critically important across virtually all industries. Green manufacturing involves the development of products and services using methods with minimal environmental impact. Alternatively known as sustainable manufacturing and green production, green manufacturing processes also prioritize energy conservation while decreasing reliance on natural resources.
Green manufacturing is defined by a few key principles, chiefly energy efficiency. In the United States alone, manufacturing processes use more than 20,687 British thermal units (Btu) of energy, nearly 80 percent of the industrial sector’s total energy consumption. Green manufacturing seeks to reduce this drain on the national grid through the use of innovative, low-power machinery and by adopting renewable sources of energy, including solar panels and wind turbines. Energy efficiency is especially important in the US, where the demand for electricity is growing faster than it has in several decades.
Waste reduction is another major focus of green manufacturing. In the US, manufacturing, power generation, and processing combine to produce roughly 7.6 billion tons of industrial solid waste each year, per the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 figures, compared to 9.2 billion tonnes combined for the rest of the world. The threat of industrial waste cannot be overstated; according to the Center for Public Integrity, waste from manufacturing destroys ecosystems, pollutes drinking water, and generally threatens public health. By adopting green manufacturing processes, companies can eliminate or significantly decrease factory waste through lean production techniques and enhanced recycling programs that allow for the reuse of materials.
Green manufacturing also encourages companies to shift to more sustainable materials. Using non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and recyclable raw materials can greatly reduce waste. Depending on the industry, popular options include recycled metals, bio-based polymers, and renewable natural fibers. Businesses can also reduce supply chain carbon emissions by prioritizing the use of local materials. These key areas of focus support the overriding objective of green manufacturing: pollution control, which includes decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the discharge of harmful chemicals into the environment.
Green manufacturing also provides several economic and business advantages, including cost savings. By optimizing manufacturing processes, companies can lower their utility bills. Decreasing waste, meanwhile, allows businesses to cut back on waste management and storage investments.
In many situations, embracing green manufacturing is no longer a luxury but a matter of compliance with government-mandated environmental standards and regulations. The Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Toxic Substances and Control Act are just a few examples of legislation compelling business owners to meet certain environmental standards. Failure to adjust manufacturing processes and meet these standards can result in expensive fines and even costlier disruptions to normal business operations.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, businesses need to invest in green manufacturing processes and other environmental protection initiatives if they want to improve and maintain the reputation of their brand. The majority of modern consumers support environmental regulations and green business practices. More than 80 percent of consumers believe that companies need to establish and enforce environmental, social, and governance (ESG) guidelines, while about 66 percent of American shoppers have expressed a willingness to pay more for sustainable products.
About PBTT Corp
PBTT Corp is a Newburgh, Indiana-based manufacturing company established in 2013 that provides disruptive technology and manufacturing consolidation services, including machining, deburring, tumbling, and anodizing. The company has expanded into the aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy industries, maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing, clean technology, and employee safety. PBTT Corp’s engineering teams draw on extensive NANOFORM knowledge and vertically integrated capabilities such as metal injection molding and die casting to support clients across multiple sectors.
