Feature Projects – Permitting and Compliance

Project: Construction of Pollution Treatment and Control Facilities
Client: Organic chemicals manufacturer

E5, Inc. was contracted to secure permits to construct new wastewater treatment and air pollution control facilities for the Los Angeles plant of a major chemical products manufacturing company.   Our client is an international chemical company with operations spanning 9 countries and annual sales over $2.5 billion.  Client manufactures a broad catalogue of organic intermediates for a wide range of applications such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, vitamins, food and feedstuff, dyes and pigments, adhesives and fragrances.   Our scope involved developing compliance strategies, performing health risk assessments, specifying pollution control, negotiating with regulatory authorities, conducting engineering evaluations and collaborating with contractors. 

Project: Facility Relocation and Construction
Client: Furniture manufacturer 

E5, Inc. assisted in the major facility relocation of a wood furniture manufacturer, which involved the securing of construction and operating permits for a new 150,000 square foot facility.  Client is a $30 million company that manufactures oak bedroom furniture lines for large retail establishments, such as, Sears Homelife.  Client relocated its entire manufacturing operations, including, mill, assembly and finishing operations comprising multiple spray booths, ovens and conveyor lines.  E5 successfully secured operating permits and saved its client over $1.5 million in relocation costs by developing an innovative methodology for BACT/LAER compliance.