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Hitachi Metals Automotive Components USA, LLC
Develop a collagen-based core binder system that will displace the current petroleum-based phenolic urethane and resin binders that are used by this manufacturer of ductile iron castings. The expected results are improved profitability, enhanced worker safety, reduced emissions, and decreased energy consumption and costs.
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Hydro Recovery, LP
Further develop and optimize the economic extraction of useful materials from residual “frac” water used in the development of natural gas wells. Hydro Recovery’s process converts the used water into a Hydraulic Stimulation Fluid (HSF™) that can subsequently be reused to extract more natural gas. This process eliminates the need to transport wastewater over long Continue Reading…
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Ward Manufacturing
Reduce plant operating costs for this manufacturer of cast iron pipe and fittings by replacing a portion of the cupola coke used in the foundry operation with less expensive collagen-binded anthracite fines. Also decrease costs by reducing the consumption of sand, clay, and coal in the foundry by implementing a new hydroacoustic cavitation reclamation system Continue Reading…
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