NORA - Association of Responsible Recyclers

NORA Posts Entropy Study Online for Members Only

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

NORA Members may now download the important Entropy Study from the NORA Website.

The Entropy Study titled Quantification of Metals Emissions from Burning Used Oil Fuel was performed for the Used Oil Recycling Coalition in July of 1996. This was a two phase project that evaluated metals emissions from used oil combustion.

Of particular importance to NORA Members, the second phase of the Entropy Study found:

"Comparison of the emissions from the different fuels fully supports the contention that metals removal in baghouse-controlled plants is very high. At Facility A, lead content of the recycled oil was 50 times higher than that of the virgin oil, yet emissions remained at or below the detection limit with corresponding removal efficiencies greater than 99.98 percent."

Please view or download the complete Entropy Study in the NORA Resource Center.

NORA Visits Member DeMenno/Kerdoon

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker visited NORA Member DeMenno/Kerdoon’s eight acre recycling facility in Los Angeles, California in mid-March.

Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that sector.

Parker noted, “The Thermo Fluids anti-freeze recycling operation was first-rate and very impressive. NORA’s mission is to promote responsible recycling and this facility certainly is an example of that.”

NORA’s Executive Director will be meeting with members around the country this year and reports will be made to members.

NORA Promotes Responsible Recycling at AOCA Show

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NORA's message of promoting 'responsible recycling' received a big boost in early March.

From March 11-13, 2008, NORA exhibited at the Automotive Oil Change Association Convention and Fast Lube Expo. NORA provided information to the nearly 1200 attendees about the importance of choosing a responsible recycling partner.

A complete list of all NORA members was distributed to those who visited the NORA booth. In addition, NORA promoted the association's Guiding Principles.

NORA also began to build strong relationships with larger generators, media outlets and the oil companies.

NORA's Scott D. Parker stated, "This show was a fantastic opportunity for NORA to promote the industry's message of responsible recycling."

NORA President Ben Cowart also represented the association at the trade show.

NORA's booth was generously underwritten by sponsorships from RS Used Oil Services, DeMenno/Kerdoon, Vertex Recovery, Safety-Kleen, Southwest Oil, World Petroleum and Heartland Petroleum.

NORA members who exhibited independently at the show included Emerald Services, Bedford Industries, Clean Burn, FCC Environmental, and Thermo Fluids.

NORA Visits Member Thermo Fluids Inc Anti-Freeze Recycling Plant

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker and NORA President Ben Cowart visited NORA Member Thermo Fluids Inc.'s anti-freeze recycling facility in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 11, 2007.

Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that sector.

Parker noted, "The Thermo Fluids anti-freeze recycling operation was very impressive. NORA's mission is to promote responsible recycling and this facility certainly is an example of that."

NORA's Executive Director will be meeting with members around the country this year and reports will be made to members.

NORA Members Recommit to NORA Guiding Principles

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

All NORA members are in the process of renewing their membership for 2008. The process includes each member signing a statement that confirms their commitment to NORA's Guiding Principles.

Each year NORA members receive education related to the best practices in liquid recycling and have access to the network of leaders in the country. This helps make NORA an "association of responsible recyclers."

A copy of NORA's Guiding Principles follows:

The NORA Guiding Principles

As a member of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers, our company is committed to management of a sound environmental policy, a high standard of integrity, continual improvement, and the implementation of the following principles in conducting our business activities:

1. We make health, safety, and environmental considerations a top priority in our planning for all existing and new facilities, processes, products, and services.

2. We are committed to complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

3. We will identify and implement, where practicable, pollution prevention measures, source reduction, and waste minimization that are appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of our activities and services.

4. We will participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and standards to safeguard our community, workplace, and environment.

5. We will communicate this commitment to responsible recycling and these guiding principles to our employees, customers, and community.

6. We will continually seek opportunities to improve the principles and procedures of responsible recycling by sharing experiences with others and periodically reviewing our overall environmental performance.

NORA Welcomes Three New Members

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group, PESCO-BEAM Environmental and Q Environmental, Inc. have joined the Association. Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group is located in Dunbar, West Virginia and Lee Cooperrider is the primary contact. He can be reached at 304-768-9733 or lcooperrider@wvpaving.com. PESCO-BEAM Environmental is a manufacturer of recycling equipment located in Roanoke, Virginia and Luke Staengl is the President/CEO. He can be reached at 540-206-2788 or lukestaengl@mindspring.com. Q Environmental, Inc. recycles used oils and antifreeze and is located in Houston, Texas. Kaemerz P. Dotiwala is the President. He can be reached at 713-678-7800 or q.environmental@sbcglobal.net. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, We welcome these three new members and are excited that our membership base continues to grow more than ever. Each new member NORA gains allows the association to increase the level of...

NORA to Exhibit at AOCA Convention

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) Convention and Fast Lube Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10th through 13th in Booth 541.

NORA President Ben Cowart of Vertex and NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker will be representing the association and its members at AOCA.

AOCA is a non-profit trade organization representing the convenient automotive service industry. AOCA has more than 1,200 members representing over 3,000 auto maintenance centers.

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, “NORA continues to build relationships and work within the industry to promote our message of responsible recycling. Attending this show will not only serve that purpose, but will also give us the opportunity to market the services of our members to potential customers. We will distribute a list of of our members and their service areas at the show.”

NORA and AOCA have formed a close alliance. The associations share similar views on many important issues. NORA is confident that attending the AOCA convention is an important step toward an even closer industry relationship in enhancing the image of NORA members.

NORA anticipates seeking sponsorships in February, 2008 to help underwrite this effort.

For more information about AOCA, please visit their website at http://www.aoca.org.

CEO Roundtable Featured at NORA Winter Meeting

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On February 11, 2008 during the Winter Meeting, NORA will host a CEO Roundtable. The purpose of the roundtable is to provide NORA members with an insight into the forward thinking CEOs in the liquid recycling industry. The session will be moderated by NORA General Counsel Chris Harris. The participants in this program are expected to be: Ken Cherry, VP/GM, Siemens Hydrocarbon Services Fred Florjancic, CEO, Safety-Kleen Corp. Ian Hislop, CEO, Thermo Fluids Inc. Alec Thomas, CEO, Atlantic Industrial Services It is expected that the session will be audio recorded and made available to NORA Members who will not be in attendance via the NORA website. Many topics will be explored during the session including consolidation in the used oil recycling industry, crude oil prices relation to profitability, extended oil change interval impacts, re-refining future plus much more. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, This luncheon will be a...

NORA Member Invites Attendees to Visit a New Re-Refining Plant at end of Winter Meeting

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NORA Member Oil Re-Refining Company invites members attending the 2008 NORA Winter Meeting in Tahoe to attend a "field trip" to a new used oil re-refinery. The Encore’s, INC facility is located in Bango, Nevada. The trip will begin on Tuesday, February 12^th at 1pm which is after the conclusion of the NORA meetings.

According to the company, the facility is a nine-month-old facility and is awaiting its new Hydrotreater, which should be up and on line in 3 months. This new facility represents just under 15 million dollars worth of investment.

The entire trip should take approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete, Transportation and lunch will be provided. Seating is limited.

If you are interested in participating, contact Charles Johnson of Oil Re-Refing Company at CharlesJ@orrco.biz or call (800) 367-8894.

Developing Markets for Used Oil Power Point Now Available

noemail@noranews.org — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Power Point presented by Scott D. Parker, NORA Executive Director at the University of Texas

Click here to open this Power Point presentation

NORA 2008 Conference Dates and Location Announced

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendar!

The 2008 NORA Annual Recycling Conference and Trade Show will be held November 5-7, 2008 at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California.

The NORA Conference is the nation's premier networking and education event that attracts over 300 leaders from the industry.

The Tentative Agenda and Timeline for the event is now available. This will assist you with air and hotel planning.

Ranchco Las Palmas Resort, located near Palm Springs, California, provides a fabulous venue for NORA attendee and is fresh on the heels of an incredible $35 million makeover.

The resort features an incredible two-acre water feature with its own lazy river, slides, pool and beach as the centerpiece of its renovation, Its bustling, central outdoor plaza connects guests to a world of activity: fine and casual dining, live entertainment, a 20,000-square-foot spa and renowned Yamaguchi Salon, 27 holes of classic desert golf, a 25-court tennis center, and four pools. The style of this carefree Palm Springs California hotel is easy and sophisticated and its location enviable – at the foot of majestic Mount Jacinto and directly across the street from The River, a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail area.

Click here to visit the Rancho Las Palmas website.

Hotel, exhibit and attendee registration information will be available soon.

Click here for a list of Exhibitors at the 2008 NORA Show.

NORA Announces New Member: Environmental Resource Associates

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that Environmental Resource Associates has joined the Association. Environmental Resource Associates is a broker of environmental recycling, disposal, and remediation services. Most recently, they have been selling cleaners and degreasers and have taken a position marketing these products and sorbents. Environmental Resource Associates is located in Marstons Mills, MA, and Warren Gortze is the primary contact. He can be reached at 508-428-6282 or eragortze@comcast.net. Mr. Gortze noted, I had exposure to NORA last year when I attended the conference in Maryland. I joined to stay up on happenings in the industry and to grow the business. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, We welcome Environmental Resource Associates and are excited that our membership base continues to grow. We look forward to welcoming even more new members in 2008. Each new member NORA gains allows the association to increase the level of service for all members....

NORA Announces 2008 Winter Meeting

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Save the Date for NORA’S 2008 Meeting In Lake Tahoe NORA is pleased to announce that the 2008 Winter Meeting will be held at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Resort February 10th though 12th. NORA’s Winter Meeting provides a powerful mix of networking and business development with important committee and working group meetings. For information about the meeting, click here. All NORA members are invited to attend for the nominal registration fee of $99 per person to help cover food and beverage costs. Registration fees are waived for sponsors. Registration and sponsorship information will be sent later this year. The tentative agenda for this networking and committee meeting event is: Sunday, February 10th Welcome reception in the evening Monday, February 11th Meetings all day Tuesday, February 12th Meetings in the morning, Board meeting in the afternoon Located near crystal clear waters and majestic mountains, Harrahs Lake Tahoe is an AAA four-diamond award winning,...

NORA 2007 Conference Announced

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The 2007 NORA Annual Recycling Conference & Trade Show will be held November 7-9 at the Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The Portofino Bay Hotel, an AAA Four Diamond property, is a stunning recreation of the famed Italian seaside resort of Portofino, Italy. The hotel has been named to Conde Nast Traveler magazines Gold List of the Worlds Best Places to Stay and the only Orlando hotel named to Travel and Leisure magazines list of Top 500 Hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Nestled around a harbor, the buildings feature trompe l’oeil paintings that add to the authenticity of this luxurious resort. Universal Studios Orlando, which is adjacent to the hotel, is the likely location for the 2007 NORA Closing Party on the evening of November 9th. NORA is undertaking a major fundraising effort to support having a significant portion of Universal Studios Orlando reserved exclusively for NORA attendees during the closing party. According to NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker,...

NORA Announces Its New Website

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

NORA is proud to announce the launch of its brand new website.

The website has many great new features for members.

Articles about the latest and breaking liquid industry news as well as releases and articles by members.
Press Releases about the latest information, products and events from NORA.
Searchable library of documents, research reports, links, PowerPoints and more related to the liquid recycling industry.
Links to relevant and useful sites for liquid recyclers.
Business Directory listings that are optimized for search engines like Google. This is a powerful marketing tool for potential customers to find you.
Forums for members to interact throughout the year on a variety of liquid recycling topics.
Calendar
Brand new section built to Increase awareness of the general public about the value liquid recyclers provide to the environment.

Scott D. Parker, NORA Executive Director, stated, "NORA members have a whole new tool to receive value throughout the year."

NORA has partnered with industry-leading Tendenci to provide the underlying functionality for the site.

NORA & Dexsil Continue Partnership to Offer Big Discount To Members

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:00:00 GMT

NORA is pround to announce that it is continuing its long-standing partnership with Dexsil Corporation to offer a 10% Discount on their Clor-D-Tect products. Scott D. Parker, NORA Executive Directory, stated, We are very happy to continue this great partnership with Dexsil. For many of our members, the Dexsil discount more than pays for their NORA membership. Nearly all NORA members use the Dexsil test kits and this discount is available exclusively to NORA members. The information below has been provide by Dexsil related to the details of this program. NORA DISCOUNT REQUIREMENTS Dear NORA Member: Dexsil is pleased to continue its 10% discount on Clor-D-Tect products to NORA members. This is the seventh year Dexsil has offered this discount and we at Dexsil enjoy the opportunity to be a part of the NORA family. 1. All NORA members will receive a 10% discount on HydroClor Q, Percent-A-Clor, Clor-D-Tect 1000 and Clor-D-Tect Q4000. 2. In order to receive the 10%...

NORA Membership Reach All-Time High

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:00:00 GMT

NORA Membership (198) Reaches All-Time High Federal Oil Service Inc. & Trihydro Corporation Newest NORA Members Haymarket, Virginia– NORA is proud to announce that for the first time in its history, the association is on the verge of exceeding 200 members. Two new members have joined this week (Federal Oil Service Inc. and Trihydro Corporation). According to NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker, “The liquid recycling industry continues to respond positively to our ever increasing level of services for members We are very excited that we will have member number 200 very soon! This is a new all-time record. We look forward to adding and enhancing member value in 2007.” Federal Oil Service Inc. is a multi-service provider based out of Killingworth, Connecticut. Federal has been in business for 15 years and is excited about interacting more with members of the liquid recycling industry. Bill Mahler is the President at Federal and can be reached at...