Sustainable Growth and Compliance: A Success Story in Industrial Printing

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, balancing operational growth with environmental compliance is no small feat. As regulatory pressures intensify and consumer demand for sustainability grows, companies must find innovative ways to expand responsibly. One recent project with a leading flexographic printing and packaging facility in Rockwall, Texas, exemplifies the concept of customized solutions for cleaner air and sustainable growth.

This large-scale industrial facility required a solution to address emissions from its expanded operations, including new printing presses. To meet this challenge, Ship & Shore Environmental designed and engineered a 75,000 SCFM Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO). This system achieved a destruction efficiency rating of 99%+, enabling the client to comply with Texas’s stringent air quality regulations, and meet the requirements of their permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

From the outset, the goal was to ensure the solution was not only compliant, but offered maximum operational flexibility with existing and new press equipment. Multiple site visits during the proposal phase allowed engineers to finalize ductwork connections and integrate the new RTO with existing equipment. By considering the long-term plans for growth, the RTO was designed to handle potential future expansions, including storage and mix areas, and floor sweeps for maximum VOC collection efficiency.

This project marks the second large RTO purchased by the client. Each of the systems can work independently or together. Sophisticated controls isolate non operating press equipment from RTO operations, minimizing air to be treated for cost effective operation. By leveraging the existing familiarity with their processes — and the capabilities of their existing 40,000 SCFM RTO — the new system was crafted to ensure seamless integration and consistent performance.

And the results speak for themselves. The client successfully expanded their operations while maintaining compliance with rigorous environmental standards.

The economic impact of this project extends beyond the facility’s walls. As a major employer in the Rockwall region, the client’s expansion supports job creation and local economic development. At the same time, their investment in advanced emission control technology underscores their dedication to operating responsibly within the community. They have demonstrated that industrial growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.

The successful deployment of the 75,000 SCFM RTO in Rockwall is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together, we can lead the way in creating a cleaner, greener industrial future.