News

IFCO Installs Caustic System

October 15, 2019

Industrial Furnace Company just completed an installation of a fully-automated Caustic Skid to monitor and regulate the pH for a scrubber discharge water. This system was required by the EPA to comply to SSI MACT Regulations.

IFCO Completes System Integrator Training

October 9, 2019

Michael Shaw has finished all the training and requirements for Industrial Furnace Company, Inc to become a System Integrator for Ignition by Inductive Automation

 

Chris Johnston, Foundry Division Manager, Parts and Castings

September 15, 2019

After working for Industrial Furnace Company for over 30 years, Tom Brennan has retired and Chris Johnston is taking over as the Foundry Division Manager, Parts and Castings. Tom has continued part-time to help Chris as he transitions into his new role. Industrial Furnace Company is excited to see Chris take over this department, and also sends best wishes to Tom in his retirement!

IFCO at AMG's Groundbreaking Ceremony

August 29, 2019

IFCO’s Mike Hilton and Jim Lill attended AMG Vanadium’s Groundbreaking celebration for its new Zanesville Plant, located in Muskingum County, Ohio. The ceremony was attended by ~100 federal, state, and local elected officials, business and civic leaders, customers, and supplier partners of AMG. With the addition of the new plant, AMG Vanadium will essentially double its spent catalyst recycling capacity and ferroalloy production. 

 

Floor Rehab

July 24, 2019

This is one of 6 basins where we are rehabilitating the floor to each of these large vaults in the ground. Each basin is approximately 6300 sq.ft. in size.  

Working underground, we are removing 2 inches of the old failing grout, and replacing it with an ultra strong polymer concrete that is extremely durable (i.e. 18,000 psi compressive strength) but also chemically resistant throughout its entire thickness. 

 

Annual MSHA-OSHA Training Completed

July 23, 2019

NY-based Industrial Furnace Company employees completed their annual MSHA-OSHA refresher training today at our Rochester office location. 

Did you know?

July 16, 2019

Did you know that our field crews can provide rescue services for any confined space work environment? Since 2017, our personnel are trained on how to use the necessary equipment to rescue someone from a confined space.  Our equipment is inspected as needed, and our staff completes the required annual re-training.  

Partnering with Land Science

July 3, 2019

Industrial Furnace Company is very thankful to be partnered with Land Science these past few years, and to be part of their environmental remediation projects and vapor barrier solutions. More than just beautiful epoxy flooring systems, they more importantly provide a redevelopment solution by making former contaminated buildings now safe for future occupants.

Did you know?

July 2, 2019

Industrial Furnace Company can provide preventive maintenance services on Pasteurization and Digester Gas Flares at Waste Water Treatment Plants.  The work scope provides a complete checkout and servicing on the equipment and instruments for the entire system plus a written report with photos that lists current and future concerns.

Did you know?

June 26, 2019

IFCO has a UL listing for both the USA and Canada.

Congratulations to Roby Glazier

June 18, 2019

Roby has been promoted to Regional Manager for IFCO’s and ISCO’s New York Projects.  Roby replaces Chris Johnston. Chris is transitioning to the role of IFCO’s Foundry and Parts Manager, which was previously held for many years by Tom Brennan. Roby will also serve as IFCO’s Quality Control & Safety Manager.  This new position will have Roby monitoring all projects near to the NY office but also ensuring field employees are properly trained, obeying all proper work permit procedures, and then documenting these efforts. 

IFCO is excited to see how Roby performs in this position.  

Did you know?

June 11, 2019

Industrial Furnace Company does boiler preventative maintenance services.  Now that it’s officially the summer season, let IFCO’s skilled personnel get your boilers serviced and tuned up for the next heating season.  

Roby Glazier Completes HWI Training Program

June 6, 2019

Congratulations to Roby Glazier for completing Harbison Walker International's Refractory Fundamentals Training Program. Roby received his certification at the Advanced Technology and Research Center.

Let IFCO Be Your Partner and Help You Meet EPA Regulations

May 28, 2019

Industrial Furnace Company has extensive experience with the EPA Clean Air Acts 112-Best Achievable Control Technology (BACT) and 129-Maxiumum Achievable Control Technology (MACT). Industrial Furnace Company can help your Plant exceed the current regulations by reviewing, optimizing or upgrading your incineration system. This includes Federal Regulations such as:

  • 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart O: Standards of Performance for Sewage Treatment Plants
  • 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart LLLL: Standards of Performance for New Sewage Sludge Incineration Units
  • 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart MMMM: Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units
  • 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart LLL: Federal Plan Requirements for Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Constructed on or before October 14, 2010
  • 40 CFR Part 503: Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge
  • State Title V Permits

Your stack will look like this!

Bill Lill, Jr. Presents at OWEA

March 13, 2019

Bill Lill, Jr., President of IFCO, presented at the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) conference. During his presentation titled "Leveraging Existing Furnace Capital Assets", he shared his expertise for why rehabbing an MHF proves to be a more economical choice. While many in the field want to replace MHFs and FBIs with the newer Cambi Process, there are still many reasons why MHF and FBI rehab should be considered. Click below to view an excerpt of his presentation.