Crown’s Double Achievement in Minster

Crown Equipment Corporation achieved two significant sustainability milestones at its Minster, Ohio, manufacturing facility recently—zero landfill status and ISO 14001 certification.

Crown expects to divert more than 28,000 pounds (approx. 14 tons) of this facility’s waste from landfills each year because of efforts implemented to earn these achievements.

As part of Crown’s sustainability commitment and lean manufacturing practices, a team of employees began evaluating the facility’s operations for waste reduction opportunities in August 2014. Employees identified methods for recycling or reusing when possible, including reusing spools and containers needed for the manufacture and assembly of wire harnesses. Any remaining waste not reused or recycled is sent to a waste-to-energy facility.

“These latest sustainability achievements are a testament to the commitment of our employees to the communities in which we live and work,” said Tonja Rammel, environmental health and safety manager, Crown Equipment.

A number of Crown facilities have achieved zero landfill status and ISO 14001 certification.

“We are always looking at new ways to minimize waste and manage energy, and our employees have played a major role in creating a culture of focused, conscious stewardship of our community resources. And, many of our customers view Crown’s commitment to sustainable initiatives as a benefit to working with us.”

The Minster manufacturing facility is the fifth Crown facility to achieve zero landfill status and the third to earn ISO 14001 certification. Others include manufacturing facilities in New Knoxville and New Bremen, Ohio (ISO 14001 and zero landfill status), as well as Crown Lift Trucks sales and service locations in Dayton, Ohio, and Lexington, Kentucky (zero landfill status).

Crown’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability is evident throughout many aspects of its manufacturing and operations.