DNR congratulates ERCO on converting its Port Edwards plant to a mercury-free technology

"ERCO's efforts – which involved a major voluntary investment in their Port Edwards plant – have dramatically reduced mercury released into Wisconsin's air and demonstrated that what's good for the environment can be very smart for business," Frank said.

Prior to the conversion the operation of the mercury cell technology resulted in the emission of approximately 1,300 pounds of mercury annually to the environment. The ERCO Worldwide Port Edwards plant was the largest single source of mercury emissions in the state of Wisconsin and accounted for approximately 25 percent of all mercury emissions in Wisconsin.
Total cost of the project was in excess of $100 million. ERCO has indicated that the conversion will extend the life of the facility by 25 to 30 years, increase its production capacity by approximately 30 percent, increase its efficient use of electrical energy and maintain flexibility in facility operations.

The ERCO Port Edwards facility is a chlor-alkali plant and is the third largest producer of chlor-alkali products in North America.

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- Congrats Geoff;-)