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Aftermarket Daily News 3 1 Thursday, November 7, 2019 Safety, Hygiene and Boosting Employee Well-Being in the Auto Industry By Jenny Turner, Marketing Director, Industry, Essity Now more than ever, skilled automotive service technicians are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of automotive service techni- cians and mechanics is projected to grow six percent from 2016 to 2026, and the number of vehicles in use is expected to rise in parallel (www.bls.gov/ooh/installation- maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service- technicians-and mechanics.htm#tab-6). There will also continue to be a strong desire from consumers to keep their vehicles operating at peak perform- ance for as long as possible. As a result, automotive workforce will need to antic- ipate the maintenance challenges ahead and work towards achieving an even higher standard of quality service. More importantly, automotive shop managers will need to set their organiza- tions up for success not only by imple- menting the latest advancements in tech- nology and equipment, but also by improving workers' wellbeing, morale and job satisfaction. A recent study conducted by Tork, an Essity brand, finds that a resounding majority of employees in industrial set- tings identify operational efficiency, safe- ty and hygiene, and organization of work environments as top enhancers of their wellbeing and overall happiness on the job. In fact, safety and hygiene rank high- er than what many industry professionals would assume most impactful for employ- ees on the line, such as advancements in technology and machinery (of those sur- veyed on the top factors influencing pro- ductivity and happiness, 96 percent chose operational efficiency, 94 percent chose safety and hygiene, 93 percent chose organization of work environments and 87 percent chose advancements in tech- nology and machinery). Organizations do not need to con- duct a complete overhaul of their opera- tions, nor will they need to spend top dol- lar in order to establish a safer, cleaner and enjoyable work environment. Facilities often overlook daily products including cleaning tools, but the truth of the matter is that 9 in 10 employees in industrial environments consider quality on-the-job tools to be a top enhancer of their productivity and general wellbeing. On the contrary, poor quality products that are not designed for the task-at-hand can harm workers' performance. Disposable, task-based wipers pro- vide end-users with a fresh, clean wiper that is free from any impurities or residue, and requires up to 20 percent less effort, up to 23 per- cent less time and up to 27 percent less solvent to complete a task compared with rags and rental tow- els. Furthermore, task- based wipers are proven to take up to 80 percent less storage space than rags, contributing to a more organ- ized, well-run facility (panel test con- ducted by Swerea Research Institute, Sweden, 2014). Making the simple switch to task- based wipers can help your facility pro- duce better business results down the line. Automotive technicians will notice and appreciate the extra effort from their employer to encourage a healthier, safer and more efficient workplace. Most importantly, they will be happier, more productive and motivated to take on the challenges ahead. To learn more, stop by SEMA booth #11361 or visit www.torkusa.com/ getdetailed. Pollution Control Products Co. an Industry Leader in Thermal Stripping Technology By Jo Simpson, President The History of Burn-Off Ovens Is the History of Pollution Control My father, Peyton Simpson, started Pollution Control Products Co. the way most businesses get started – he saw a need and he solved a problem. The year was 1971 and a neighboring business was having a difficult time complying with the new Clean Air Act of 1970. That company rebuilt electric motors which required that the old copper wire coil and all varnish, epoxy, paint and insulation be removed and the stator thoroughly cleaned. Prior to today's stringent envi- ronmental laws, this was often done by soaking the motor parts in kerosene and "burning off" the organic material in a pit or metal container. Removing the materi- al by hand is slow, expensive, often dam- aging to parts and physically unsafe for workers. Peyton simply asked, "If I can show you how you can reclaim your old motors safely without smoke and pollution, would you be interested?" The answer was an enthusiastic yes and the rest is history. The Controlled Pyrolysis ® process and the first fully contained "pyrolysis cleaning oven" were born and a new company incorporated: Pollution Control Products Co. No More Toxic Solvents, Acids and Other Dangerous Materials Although our first ovens were used by electric motor rebuilders, we quickly adapted and developed ovens for use by other industries, including auto- motive engine and parts rebuilders, paint and powder coaters, oil and gas producers, and plastics, fiber and chemical manu- facturers. Not only did our ovens solve safety and environmental issues, they helped companies dramati- cally increase production capacity, effi- ciency and profits. Pollution Control Furnaces Are Pollution-Free Pollution Control Pyrolysis Cleaning Furnaces' (burn-off ovens) labor-saving controls are fully automatic and self- adjusting. Their patented Controlled Pyrolysis process safely removes paints, epoxies, powder coatings and other organic materials from a wide range of metal parts, including automotive and marine engine blocks, fractional horse power stators, power station transform- ers, paint hooks and hangers, car skids and grates, water pumps, breaker plates, extruder screws and much more. How does it work? Resulting smoke and gases driven off in the heating chamber are processed through a powerful afterburner eliminating all hydrocarbon emis- sions before exhausting into the atmosphere, making the pyrolysis process pollution-free. The Industry Leader in Thermal Stripping Technology Today, Pollution Control industrial cleaning ovens cover the entire field of thermal cleaning and parts reclamation with more than 9,000 installations in 43 countries around the world. We are rec- ognized as the industry leader with ovens in use in over 800 industrial clas- sifications, including branches of the U.S. Military. For more information, call sales at 214.358.1539, go to www.pcpconline.com or stop by SEMA booth #16606.