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Hyper therm wins
awards from EPA
and Manufacturing
Institute
HYPERTHERM, a manufacturer of plasma, laser and
waterjet cutting systems, has announced its selection
as an Environmental Merit Award recipient from the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award,
presented annually, recognises outstanding environmental
advocates in the New England region for making significant
contributions toward preserving and protecting natural
resources, and ensuring New England remains a vibrant
community with clean air, land and water.
The company is one of four honourees fromNewHampshire
and eight businesses in New England to receive the award.
In selecting Hypertherm, an independent EPA panel looked
at the company’s work to identify and measurably improve its
environmental impact, replicate its sustainability programmes,
and share its model with other organisations.
Achievements cited include Hypertherm’s success in
reducing its landfill waste to 2.2 per cent last year, as well as
the company’s work to increase the energy efficiency of its
operations by 30 per cent and reduce its operational carbon
impact by 50 per cent. In addition, the EPA considered
Hypertherm’s use of life cycle assessments and a ‘design for
sustainability’ scorecard to reduce the environmental impact
of the products it manufactures and sells.
Separately, Hypertherm also announced the selection of
Robin Tindall, its environmental stewardship manager, as
a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Production) Ahead honouree. The STEP
Ahead Award, presented by The Manufacturing Institute,
honours women who have demonstrated excellence
and leadership throughout their careers. It examines and
promotes the role of women within the industry through
recognition, research and leadership. As the company’s
environmental stewardship manager, Ms Tindall is a driving
force behind its work to deliver value through sustainable
engineering by convening associates around specific
environmental challenges.
Additionally, Ms Tindall is central to achieving aggressive
goals outlined inHypertherm’s 2020SustainabilityDashboard.
These goals encompass the waste, energy efficiency and
carbon impact of the company’s products, logistics and
business operations. At the same time, she is passionate
about sharing her knowledge with others by mentoring and
coaching team members and volunteering for causes that
engage young women in engineering and STEM work.
Hypertherm’s product line includes plasma, laser and
waterjet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and
height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic software and
consumables.
Hypertherm Europe BV – Netherlands
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