A Step Ahead and a Vision to be Greater EnviroFocus Technologies (EFT) Tampa,FL
Gopher Resource vs. EnviroFocus Technologies (EFT) There are 13 secondary lead smelters in the U.S. Gopher is the largest: 239 employees Produces over 130,000 tons of finished lead per year The leader in meeting and exceeding environmental standards Partners with federal and state agencies (OSHA and MPCA) to help set environmental standards for industry regulation Highly automated with over 5,000 points of data collection EFT is the smallest 2006 Stats: 60 employees Produced 24,000 tons of finished lead per year Perimeter lead levels near the EPA qrtly. limit. No process computers in facility, resulting in no points of data collection or automation
EnviroFocus Technologies: A Step Ahead GRC purchased EFT in 2006 Advancements/Improvements/Investments made to date: Increased jobs and training ( including ESL) Production increased by 5,000 tons of finished lead per year Installation of subsurface barrier to prevent ground water migration, protecting the Floridian aquifer $1.6 million investment Installed a computer network to track operational outputs Reduced fugitive emissions by installation of a negative air pressure system -- $2.8 million investment Subsurface Barrier Negative Air System
EnviroFocus Technologies : A Vision to be Greater EnviroFocus Technologies 2006 Tampa, FL EnviroFocus Technologies 2012 Tampa, FL
EnviroFocus Technologies : A Vision to be Greater Capital Investment Capital Investment Expansion costs in excess of $100+ million Creation of approximately 200 construction jobs, pulled from Tampa and surrounding FL communities Due to size and complexity of project, construction jobs will be long term (up to 2+ years) Cleaner, Landscaped Site All ductwork and operations enclosed under one roof exterior of building will appear more warehouse-like vs. industrial Fully paved and landscaped site Reduced mobile equipment outside Office building registered for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification (Gold Level) Production building registered for LEED certification
EnviroFocus Technologies : A Vision to be Greater Improved Environmental Controls Installing a state-of-the-art software system (Wonder Ware) that will enable EFT to be managed in real-time, with over 5000 points of data collected Continuous monitoring of operational and environmental control equipment Electronic data collection for regulatory review The screen navigation will become more intuitive and easier to move from place to place in the application Monitoring of individual components Centralizing the control systems (PLC s) Increase in Input/output points, faster processing time, expanded memory Improved communications resulting in more efficient troubleshooting & less downtime Increase in capacity of storm water retention, resulting in less flooding to neighborhood State-of-the-art continuous emission monitors Entire building under negative pressure Installation of SO2 scrubber and oxidation system Reduced truck traffic and congestion Wet suppression of outside paved areas in conjunction with continuous street sweeping/cleaning
EnviroFocus Technologies : A Vision to be Greater Improved Environmental Controls Examples of GRC s Wonder Ware Control Screens Blast Furnace Reverb Furnace & Afterburner
EnviroFocus Technologies : A Vision to be Greater Creation of well paying, skilled jobs Creation of well paying, skilled jobs Approximately 100 new skilled labor jobs as well as 20 professional jobs will be created Projected annual payroll of $15 million Full benefits package provided Tuition reimbursement (up to $1500/yr) available to all employees Increased Community Involvement and Charitable Donations Pre-Tax Revenue for Donation and Event Sponsorship: Education Community events YMCA Scouting Rotary Employee volunteer events Many, many others Recycling education programs and training site for community
EnviroFocus Technologies : A Vision to be Greater The completion of EFT will mark the first successful start up of a secondary lead smelter in 15 years Not only will it meet the company financial goals, but equally important, this plant allows EFT to come full circle in terms of environmental protection and community outreach In 2012 our vision will become a reality
Phases Storm Ponds Fire Pump House Oxygen Generating Plant Utility Building Cooling Towers Phase 1A Phase 1B Phase 1C Phase 2 New Railroad Spur/Siding
Sequencing Sequence Eight 1C 2 1A 1B
Photos Hygiene Building Looking South
Photos Smelter Looking Southeast
Photos Utility Building & Coolant System Piping
Photos Smelter Looking Northwest
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Safety EMR 1.29 1.04 0.81 0.71 0.50 0 Poor Ineffective Average Effective Superior 0 Incidents 0 Lost Time Industry average
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