Why is H. Kramer and Company investing so much in pollution control equipment? The answer lies in the heart of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. H. Kramer and Company is a long-standing Chicago institution, a family-owned business that has been producing brass and bronze ingots since 1888. For over a century, this company has supplied industries across the nation, from automotive and shipbuilding to plumbing and even the food industry. But H. Kramer and Company’s story isn’t just about brass and bronze. In 2013, they made headlines by investing a significant $3 million in pollution control technology. This wasn’t just a generous act of corporate responsibility. It was a direct response to concerns raised about lead emissions from their facility. The EPA had found that H. Kramer and Company’s operations were contributing to elevated lead levels in the Pilsen neighborhood, particularly impacting the air quality around a local elementary school. Recognizing the serious health risks posed by lead, especially to children, H. Kramer and Company took immediate action. They replaced outdated equipment with state-of-the-art pollution control systems and even reduced production of certain lead alloys to minimize emissions. This commitment to environmental responsibility showcases H. Kramer and Company’s dedication to not only their industry but also to the well-being of the community they call home.
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Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one