PIG system

In the paint factory, paint flows through a pipeline from the storage tanks to the filling machine. Using a rubber or foam ball (PIG system) paint remnants inside the pipes can be removed and the pipes cleaned. The result: more paint and less pollution in the pipes.

In the paint factory, paint flows through a pipeline from the storage tanks to the filling machine. Using a rubber or foam ball (PIG system) paint remnants inside the pipes can be removed and the pipes cleaned. The result: more paint and less pollution in the pipes.

Waste flow separation

Over the years, around 20 separate waste flows have been created by carefully considering reuse, recycling and regeneration options. Steel drums are recycled, used paper and cardboard are returned to the paper industry and paint-contaminated cans are cleaned / shredded before being returned to the steel production industry. Only in the last resort, where no alternative destination is available, is the waste incinerated, and the energy this releases captured.

Over the years, around 20 separate waste flows have been created by carefully considering reuse, recycling and regeneration options. Steel drums are recycled, used paper and cardboard are returned to the paper industry and paint-contaminated cans are cleaned / shredded before being returned to the steel production industry. Only in the last resort, where no alternative destination is available, is the waste incinerated, and the energy this releases captured.

Re-using rinse water

Every year, a very large amount of rinsing water is released after being used for cleaning the pipelines, cleaning the paint storage containers, and cleaning the filling machines. By flocculating the waste water, the paint particles are separated from the water and the water can be reused for cleaning.

Every year, a very large amount of rinsing water is released after being used for cleaning the pipelines, cleaning the paint storage containers, and cleaning the filling machines. By flocculating the waste water, the paint particles are separated from the water and the water can be reused for cleaning.

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