As manufacturers in the pressure treated lumber industry, you understand better than anyone that customers expect good looks along with durability as a key measure of quality. When it comes to fence boards, why should they expect anything different? As Eco Chemical™ CEO Mark Cheirrett explains, there is a…
Case Studies
Who: A large California manufacturer. What: A low-VOC, non-flammable wood stain. How: The client was on the verge of being shut down by the local fire department. They were unable to control problems with spontaneous combustion caused by their solvent-based wood staining operation. The company was also being investigated by the…
Who: A Northwest manufacturer. What: Low-VOC, water-based stain and polyurethane wood finish products. How: The client was having problems with toxic air emissions, using solvent-based varnishes and stains to finish the inside wood surfaces. The toxic fumes were causing problems for their employees. Although the painters were reluctant to switch…
Who: Pressure treated lumber manufacturers. What: Provide an attractive, durable wood stain finish for pressure treated wood. How: In the mid 1990’s, the pressure treated lumber industry on the west coast was searching for a way to provide a more attractive appearance for their products. Remember when pressure-treated lumber was green instead…
