Press Releases
NO UREA. NO FORMALDEHYDE. NO COMPROMISE.
WHAT MATERIALS CONTAIN FORMALDEHYDE? According to the EPA, “Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling gas. It is an important industrial chemical used to manufacture building materials and to produce many household products. It is used in pressed wood products such as particleboard, plywood, fiberboard, glues and adhesives, carpets, permanent press fabrics, paper coatings and certain insulation materials.”
ONE COMPANY’S SOLUTION: From the company’s onset, Westech Aerosol Corporation has had a constant commitment to the environment and the customers who use their aerosol adhesives and cleaners. They have never used urea or formaldehyde in any of their formulas or products. Their industrial strength adhesives have been specially designed to be HAP (hazardous air pollutants) free and CFC free. This solves a big problem for Westech’s diverse customer base that historically have been able to lessen the impact to the environment while using extremely effective adhesives for foams, laminates, wood, metals, fabrics, carpets, infusion molding and more!
GREEN FROM THE GET-GO: As a winner of the prestigious SEQUOIA AWARD for leadership in environmental innovation, Westech offers a full line of aerosol adhesives that are clean and green. Compared to other manual methods of dispensing adhesives, Westech aerosols work faster and allow for less waste while providing easy, self-contained systems that enhance the productivity of any bonding application. Westech is globally known for their extremely popular line of low VOC (volatile, organic compounds) and non-flammable adhesives. From the beginning, Westech’s scientists have led their industry in inventing adhesives that adhere to the most strict, environmental regulations (including California’s air quality requirements) and deliver excellent results without compromising efficiency or structural integrity.
THE GREEN TEAM: On a smaller scale, Westech employees (from their scientists and management team to production and distribution workers) are also green-minded, conserving energy, recycling whenever possible and working on ways to eliminate waste company-wide. Westech is located in Port Orchard, Washington. To find out more about Westech or their products contact Jenn Downes at jdownes@ok2spray.com or 877-674-2010.
Outstanding International Trade & Relations Award
Westech was recently awarded the “Outstanding International Trade & Relations Partner” award by the Port of Bremerton (Washington) at the Partnership Appreciation Reception on November 1st, 2007. For the past several years, the Port of Bremerton has awarded selected “partners in business” who have contributed to the success of the Port of Bremerton.
Malibu Sticks with Westech
Malibu Boats in Merced, CA, has just expanded their commitment to Westech Adhesives. "We have been using Westech's HS-MAC18 adhesive for our carpet installations and found it to work excellent" said Randy Woods, production manager at Malibu. "The new MPEA multi-purpose adhesive was tested, evaluated, and is now in full use over on the upholstery side" Mr. Woods continued. Martin Flores, the Environmental Manager at Malibu, said: "The less than 80 grams per liter of VOCs helps us manage our commitment to be as Green a company as possible and the zero HAPS is a big plus in a product that works very well". Flores added: "Our decision to use Westech has paid off in many ways and we have pledged to continue to look for viable products that lessen or eliminate our impact on the environment - Westech has been key to our success".
WHAT MATERIALS CONTAIN FORMALDEHYDE? According to the EPA, “Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling gas. It is an important industrial chemical used to manufacture building materials and to produce many household products. It is used in pressed wood products such as particleboard, plywood, fiberboard, glues and adhesives, carpets, permanent press fabrics, paper coatings and certain insulation materials.”
ONE COMPANY’S SOLUTION: From the company’s onset, Westech Aerosol Corporation has had a constant commitment to the environment and the customers who use their aerosol adhesives and cleaners. They have never used urea or formaldehyde in any of their formulas or products. Their industrial strength adhesives have been specially designed to be HAP (hazardous air pollutants) free and CFC free. This solves a big problem for Westech’s diverse customer base that historically have been able to lessen the impact to the environment while using extremely effective adhesives for foams, laminates, wood, metals, fabrics, carpets, infusion molding and more!
GREEN FROM THE GET-GO: As a winner of the prestigious SEQUOIA AWARD for leadership in environmental innovation, Westech offers a full line of aerosol adhesives that are clean and green. Compared to other manual methods of dispensing adhesives, Westech aerosols work faster and allow for less waste while providing easy, self-contained systems that enhance the productivity of any bonding application. Westech is globally known for their extremely popular line of low VOC (volatile, organic compounds) and non-flammable adhesives. From the beginning, Westech’s scientists have led their industry in inventing adhesives that adhere to the most strict, environmental regulations (including California’s air quality requirements) and deliver excellent results without compromising efficiency or structural integrity.
THE GREEN TEAM: On a smaller scale, Westech employees (from their scientists and management team to production and distribution workers) are also green-minded, conserving energy, recycling whenever possible and working on ways to eliminate waste company-wide. Westech is located in Port Orchard, Washington. To find out more about Westech or their products contact Jenn Downes at jdownes@ok2spray.com or 877-674-2010.
Westech was recently awarded the “Outstanding International Trade & Relations Partner” award by the Port of Bremerton (Washington) at the Partnership Appreciation Reception on November 1st, 2007. For the past several years, the Port of Bremerton has awarded selected “partners in business” who have contributed to the success of the Port of Bremerton.
Malibu Boats in Merced, CA, has just expanded their commitment to Westech Adhesives. "We have been using Westech's HS-MAC18 adhesive for our carpet installations and found it to work excellent" said Randy Woods, production manager at Malibu. "The new MPEA multi-purpose adhesive was tested, evaluated, and is now in full use over on the upholstery side" Mr. Woods continued. Martin Flores, the Environmental Manager at Malibu, said: "The less than 80 grams per liter of VOCs helps us manage our commitment to be as Green a company as possible and the zero HAPS is a big plus in a product that works very well". Flores added: "Our decision to use Westech has paid off in many ways and we have pledged to continue to look for viable products that lessen or eliminate our impact on the environment - Westech has been key to our success".