Cortec Spray Technologies
Green Tier - Tier 1 Participant

Cortec Spray Technologies, located at 1300 S. River Street, Spooner, Washburn County, is a aerosol-chemical company specializing in corrosion removal and inhibition of multi metals for the electrical, electronic, industrial, maintenance and repair industries.

The Cortec Corporation is dedicated to preventing environmental pollution, conserving natural resources, and continual improvement of the environmental performance of their products, services and processes. Cortec products exemplify their long-standing commitment to conserving our natural resources. Such products include their Bull Frog Product Line (“Safer For The Pond We Live In”), the biodegradable Ecoline, made from 100% renewable resources, and their Ecoair product line, using compressed air rather than traditional flammable propellants.

With their corporate environmental goals in mind, Cortec Spray Technologies has become more energy efficient by installing skylights and using timed production lighting. The facility has worked with consultants to reduce energy consumption and are considering a heat reclamation program and replacing warehouse lights with a more energy efficient system.

Reports

• 2010 Annual Report from Cortec Spray Technologies [PDF 208KB]

Acceptance Letter

• Letter of Tier 1 Acceptance into the Green Tier Program [PDF 76KB] Posted June 25, 2010

News Release

• Cortec receives Green Tier recognition Washburn County Register June 30, 2010
• Cortec Spray Technologies welcomed into Green Tier program [PDF 19KB] June 25, 2010
• After factory explosion, company rebounds to reach "Green Tier" [PDF 27KB] Fox 21 June 25, 2010
• The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has qualified Cortec® Spray Technologies for the Wisconsin Green Tier Program [PDF 325KB] Cortec Corporation April 21, 2010

Photos taken during the Green Tier Charter Signing
June 25, 2010

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Archived Material

• Cortec Spray Technologies Green Tier Application [PDF 600KB] Posted December 22, 2009
• Attachment 1: Scope of Green Tier Application [PDF 83KB]
• Attachment 2: Environmental Performance [PDF 670KB]
• Cortec applying for Green Tier environmental designation [PDF 568KB] The Spooner Advocate May 29, 2010
• Cortec hopes to be part of Green Tier [PDF 14KB] The Spooner Advocate December 30, 2009
• Cortec Spray Technologies seeks Green Tier status for Spooner facility [PDF 23KB] December 22, 2009