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It will produce almost a thousand chemical
products for applications in surface treatment,
metal fabrication, cleaning and sanitizing and
will operate at the highest safety and environ-
mental standards.
Chemetall has invested $25 million in the
40-acre site.
As a measure of its dedication to environmental
sustainability, Chemetall has installed a semi-
automated waste treatment system to reduce
process wastewater by 90 percent.
Automation advancements, including bulk
material handling systems, mixing vessels, and
packaging lines, have been incorporated into
the facility to increase productivity as well as
improve product yield and quality.
Surface
treatment
facility
The new Chemetall facility
in Blackman Township,
Michigan, USA is believed
to be one of the biggest surface
treatment facilities in the world.