"Being able to manufacture a line of mutually complementary products while at the same time behave as an environmentally conscious warden of the earth's resources should be the goal of every producer".

This is a quote from a good friend of ours -- an environmentally focused business development consultant based in the Vancouver, BC, area. It is a mantra that we at Otto-Max believe in and wholeheartedly support.

It was not very long ago, just 10 years at the most, when a typical CEO would answer questions about social responsibility by saying that a company's obligations are to make money, create jobs and obey the law. That was it-- do business and commit no crimes and you could rightly claim the mantle of a good corporate citizen. Needless to say, standards and attitudes have changed.

Today, social responsibility means protecting the environment -- not just obeying environmental laws. This is indeed being a good corporate citizen, and it makes good business sense. Any company, including manufacturers, who can include in their promotional material a statement that they use GREEN manufacturing techniques where possible, will attract attention.


Otto-Max Can Help You Make This Statement.. Loud and Clear.

We heat treat steel alloys. A few years ago this was a dirty, messy business but for us this is no longer true. We have made huge investments in electrical induction heating equipment. In BC electricity is produced mainly from hydro dams - one of the world's most environmentally friendly sources because it is totally renewable. Electrical induction heating is fast, clean and extremely cost-effective.

Otto-Max has moved far beyond our base products of springs and suspension systems. We now produce specialized alloy steel components for a number of manufacturers. Our turn-around time is fast, our quality is top-notch, we are low-cost and most importantly, we allow our partner customers to advertise the fact that they are using GREEN components wherever possible.


How to Promote Your Green Manufacturing Commitment

Is there added interest in companies who are environmentally conscious? This is a questions that most CEO's are asking themselves. In the cold, hard light of day does it make business sense to perhaps invest a little more for an unknown payback? Well, in our mind, the answer is an unequivocal "yes!".

Just look at some current examples of corporations jumping on the ECO-GREEN bandwagon:

Dell Computer - Dell Computer CEO Michael Dell recently previewed what he called "the company's smallest and most environmentally responsible consumer desktop PC". The small form-factor desktop is 81% smaller and uses up to 70% less energy than a typical desktop mini-tower.

IBM - William Zeitler, head of IBM's Systems and Technology Group, recently announced that IBM is expanding its green data centers. "Energy efficiency has become a critical business metric like product reliability and customer satisfaction".

Boeing - Aviation giant Boeing recently announced that its hydrogen-powered plane has been successfully tested in the skies above Spain. The small, propeller driven craft is powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which produce only heat and water as exhaust products.

Virgin Atlantic Airlines - The founder of Virgin Atlantic Airlines, Richard Branson, recently announced he would invest all future profits of the Virgin Group's transportation businesses into renewable energy initiatives.

Come and chat with us about how you too can become part of the ECO-GREEN revolution. We are here to help you find cost-effective solutions. Contact Us.


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