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Scottsdale, Ariz. — An Arizona-based company will be
the first national equipment rental chain to convert all of
its shops to an environmentally friendly parts washing system.
Rental Service Corporation’s more than 500 branches in the
United States, Canada and Mexico are switching from a heavy
solvents-based parts washing method to a system that
eliminates hazardous wastes, air pollution and safety risks.
The SmartWasher®, developed by ChemFree, is the first
complete parts washing system that is both cost-effective and
environmentally safe. ChemFree President Frank Marks said
Rental Service is the first national equipment rental chain to
install his company’s bioremediating parts washing system in
all of its locations.
“We couldn’t be more pleased about breaking into the
equipment rental industry with such a well-respected company,”
Marks said. “We’re glad to support Rental Service as it is
finding new ways to protect its customers, employees and the
environment.”
ChemFree SmartWashers® deploy select, naturally occurring
microbes to breakdown organic compounds such as oil and grease
particles. The new equipment, which safely washes away
dissolved contaminants, eliminates the need to haul away
dangerous toxic waste.
“We’re doing this because we believe it’s in the best
interest of the communities we serve as well as our 5,000-plus
employees’ safety,” said William Smith, Director of Service
for Rental Service. “As a result, we won’t have to file
government registrations for hazardous materials, which saves
us — and the government — time, energy and money.”
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Freek Nijdam said the
company’s recent decision reflects its underlying commitment
to being a socially responsible corporation. “We are making
every effort to be a good corporate citizen,” Nijdam said. “We
believe that setting high standards for ourselves and
continuing to incorporate responsible methods is always in the
best interest of our customers.”
ChemFree, of Norcross, Ga., develops parts cleaning systems
that reduce the release of harmful organic compounds and
eliminate the generation of liquid hazardous wastes for
automotive, industrial, government and commercial users.
ChemFree customers are located worldwide and include the U.S.
and U.K. Postal Services, United States Military, American
Airlines, Delta Airlines, CarMax, BMW, Avis Car Rental, Pep
Boys, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Chrysler, Federal Express and
General Motors.
For more information call toll-free, 1-877-RENTIPS or visit
www.rentalservice.com. Additional information about the
SmartWasher® can be found at
www.chemfree.com.
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Rental Service Corporation is a company within the Atlas Copco
Group. Rental Service Corporation fulfills the rental and
sales demands of the construction, industrial/petrochemical,
manufacturing, government and homeowner markets in the United
States, Canada and Mexico. The Company operates with three
well-respected brands: Prime Industrial focuses on the
industrial and petrochemical rental segment, RSC serves the
construction market — comprised of heavy equipment and
commercial construction — while Prime Energy promotes its oil
free air, generator and temperature control business. Atlas
Copco is an international industrial company that had revenues
of $4.65 billion USD in 2002 and employs nearly 26,000. Atlas
Copco companies develop, manufacture, and market electric and
pneumatic tools, compressed air equipment and generators,
construction and mining equipment, assembly systems, and offer
related service and equipment rental. More information is
available at www.atlascopco-group.com or rentalservice.com.
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