Nov 12, 2008

Lamson & Goodnow goes green with new requirements for recycled materials and sustainable energy

(Shelburne Falls, MA) – Lamson & Goodnow Mfg is proud to announce it’s initiatives to show the world the importance of environmental protection and green manufacturing practices. Lamson & Goodnow has stepped up its domestic sourcing of raw material to include 90% recycled steel. The steel used on all items except its forged cutlery are all domestic, have exact alloy blends to function precisely as they always have, and contain 90% post-consumer recycled material.

Steel is the most recyclable material in the world.

“When you buy steel, you buy recycled,” quoted Brian Hayes, VP Sales and Marketing at Lamson & Goodnow. “We strive to use the finest material available, and finding this same material with high recycled content is important to us. We also recycle 100% of our scrap from both the stamping and grinding process.” Lamson & Goodnow requires its suppliers to certify the raw material steel is at least 90% recycled.

Lamson & Goodnow has used the Deerfield River to power its factory since 1837. In the early 1900s, the energy of the river was harnessed via hydroelectric power plant on its property, and to this day provides 100% of the energy used at Lamson & Goodnow pre-grid. Hydroelectric power is the largest source of renewable power in the United States. 41% of renewable energy in the US comes from hydro.

“It is terrific to look out the window every day and see the energy flowing down to our factory. We have been very fortunate for the foresight of the founding fathers of Lamson & Goodnow,” Hayes said.

The Deerfield River powered the factories horizontal water wheels used in forging, grinding, polishing and wood shops until the hydro plant was installed in 1912.

Lamson & Goodnow also uses high-production laser cutters to stamp the shapes it now produces. The laser has an off gas of Nitrogen, which makes up 70% of the air we breathe.

Lamson & Goodnow has been manufacturing fine cutlery and kitchen tools in the United States since 1837. It is the oldest continually operated cutlery manufacturer in the US.

For more information, please call Lamson & Goodnow at 800-872-6564 or e-mail brian@lamsonsharp.com