Environmental

S E C Plating has a strong tradition of environmental sensitivity and has led the way within the surface finishing industry in regulatory compliance over many years.

With a continuous  proactive approach  environmental issues are constantly reviewed with an aim to minimize our impact on the workplace, our surrounding community and the wider world.

Water usage

Significant water recycling is progressively improved and is designed to lead to the ultimate 100% recycle system.

Waste reduction

• Clean manufacturing practices are applied and reviewed regularly
• Metal recycling of a selection of metal waste products is a routine practice.

Careful selection of environmentally sensitive processes.

• The European Union  directive 2002/95/EC RoHS compliant processes and finishes are offered and promoted to customers to assist in their environmental initiatives.
  RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products.
• REACH sensitive processes are utilised and promoted. REACH is a European initiative based on Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of CHemicals.

Energy Consumption  and Reduction

Recent company initiatives to reduce energy consumption and convert to renewable sources of energy have been enhanced.
Our latest major R & D project has been dedicated to this program.