Corrosion protection manufacturer CorteCros^®, daughter company of Cortec^® Corporation, announced its manufacturing facility in Split, Croatia, is now almost fully solar powered. The company installed new solar panels for energy production last month, and is now generating electricity from the panels. The solar panels are used to power CorteCros’ facility and logistics center. Both the instability caused by the current geopolitical situation and high energy prices have influenced the company’s decision to utilize its own energy resources as much as possible. By using a solar power system, CorteCros is able to achieve savings from energy costs as high as 97%. Solar panels provide a practical way to produce electricity for many applications. This renewable energy system can provide power for upwards of three decades if properly maintained.

Split is now Europe's main production and distribution point for Cortec’s chemical corrosion protection products. In addition to manufacturing and testing, CorteCros provides integrated solutions and full technical support for Cortec's products and services. A newly equipped ASTM and ISO-certified laboratory is also located in the logistics center in Split. All products are registered according to the REACH standard. CorteCros also offers a wide range of bio-technology solutions from Cortec’s Canadian subsidiary, Bionetix® International, which uses a variety of microorganisms and nutrients to create biological products used in thousands of field applications worldwide.

The Cortec Corporation says all of its subsidiaries are environmentally responsible, including CorteCros. Cortec Corporation utilizes sustainable resources in product development and its operations wherever possible. CorteCros’s transition to a carbon neutral plant aligns with Cortec’s goal of being an environmentally conscious manufacturer. Since global climate change is progressing, Cortec says it has become more important to do whatever it can to reduce the pressure on our atmosphere from the emission of greenhouse gasses. Solar panels have no moving parts, require little maintenance, and last for decades. This green project is another step in achieving Cortec’s goal, which is to make a full commitment to sustainable corrosion protection technologies.

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