University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

2014 Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award Winner: Thomason Machine Works, Inc.

Submitter: Laura Barnes

Content Files
Thomason Machine Works Inc. Final.pdf

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/91520

Description

Title
2014 Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award Winner: Thomason Machine Works, Inc.
Issue Date
2016-08
Keyword(s)
  • Illinois Governor's Sustainability Awards
  • Metal machining -- Environmental aspects -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Metalworking -- Environmental aspects -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Metal machining -- Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Metalworking -- Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Coolant -- Recycling
Date of Ingest
2016-08-24T14:52:34Z
Geographic Coverage
Rockford, IL
Abstract
Thomason Machine Works, Inc. (TMW) located in Rockford, Illinois, is a second generation family-owned business that has been in operation since 1978. They specialize in replacement parts for a wide variety of header, roll thread, and general machining products. From prototype runs to mass production of parts, the company has the ability to meet the ever-changing demands in an industry with especially diverse customer needs. TMW has also found ways to conserve energy, reduce waste volume, and educate their employees, customers, and community on the importance of environmental responsibility.
Publisher
Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
Series/Report Name or Number
TN Series (Illinois Sustainable Technology Center) ; TN15-124
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
  • Other
  • Article
Language
en
Permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/91520

Owning Collections

TN Series and other Factsheets - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center PRIMARY
ISTC TN Series
Illinois Sustainability Awards Case Studies
Case studies/success stories from winning companies