Most people in the GTA probably missed the
news about Arclin's new environmentally friendly dust suppression product for rail car topping. In fact, most people in the GTA have likely never heard of
Arclin. And who could blame them, since the company's activities -- it is a world leader in paper overlays technology and a supplier of bonding and surfacing materials -- are hardly an everyday household concern.
But the company is one of those hidden Toronto success stories, a market leader owned by
Teachers Private Capital (putting them in the more famous company of the Toronto Maple Leafs) and based in Mississauga. Arclin employs 700 people and owns satellite plants around the world, and also has a demonstrated dedication to both innovation and the
environment.
That environmentalism was extended this week with the introduction of a new dust suppression product for topping rail cars that are transporting coal. Traditionally such products are made of emulsified, petroleum -based products, while this new topper is made of organic raw materials.
Writer: Edward Keenan
Source: Kevin Griffin, Arclin
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