NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Secretary Matt Frank congratulated ABB New Berlin for its commitment to
environmental protection while pursuing industrial excellence as a new
participant in the state’s Green Tier program.
“Green Tier recognizes businesses like ABB New Berlin that have made the pledge
to make sure the natural resources surrounding their operations are protected
as they seek business changes. The community now knows this company is going
after superior environmental performance as part of their pursuit of business
excellence,” Frank said of the program. “This is not only good news for the
business and its workers, but also for the community neighbors.”
Aaaron Aleithe, general manager for the Low Voltage Drives business, one of
five local business units within the campus, accepted the Green Tier
certificate from Frank.
All ABB employees, more than 400 in total, from the businesses were welcomed at
the event by Frank, Aleithe, and fellow ABB business managers. ABB’s Local
Environmental Management Team (LEMT) has been driving the initiatives leading
to acceptance in this program. Team members include Tanya Albee, quality
management system coordinator; Rich Bizek, health and safety manager; Jim
Decker, application engineer; Rick Kegel, local sustainability officer and
plant engineer; Kathryn Schwab, environmental health and safety coordinator; and
Jerry Ulatowski, facilities manager.
“This is an honor we all share,” said Aleithe, in accepting the plaque. “New
Berlin signed up for Green Tier in 2007, and the program has challenged our
businesses to work very hard to exceed minimal environmental standards.”
The work continues, said Aleithe, “but this is the first ABB site to receive
this recognition - and the first company in the city of New Berlin to
participate in this program,” he noted.
ABB, Automation Products, Low Voltage Drives, is a major manufacturer of
electric motors and drives. For more information, visit www.abb.us/drives.
Publication date:12/22/2008
