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EX/II-IT A-1 <br /> <br />Brief description of the project's scope including phasing/timing of development <br /> <br />Facility Purpose: <br /> <br />Owens Corning is a global producer of fiberglass and fiberglass related products used in <br />reinforcements, insulation, roof construction and other composite materials. The glass melting <br />process requires crucibles with the capability of tolerating high temperatures while providing a <br />reasonably productive unit life. The crucible employed for this process is made of an alloy which can <br />withstand high temperatures while maintaining a stable process for glass manufacturing production. <br />These alloy crucibles are centrally produced and will be distributed from a new consolidated facility <br />located in the Southeast. The production process is considered light manufacturing and does not use <br />or produce toxic materials, waste, or employ any environmentally unsound production processes or <br />practice. <br /> <br />Process Description: <br /> <br />Glass plants currently using the alloy crucibles will eventually retum them to the alloy facility for <br />refurbishment upon achieving useful service. The used alloy units will be mechanically cleaned, cut <br />into small pieces and melted into new ingots. The metal is completely recycled. <br /> <br />The ingots are forged, and rolled into sheet to provide cut and stamped parts necessary for producing <br />a new unit. The cut and stamped parts are welded together using several welding techniques which <br />incorporates laser, fig, and mig welding fabrication technology. <br /> <br />Complete units are packaged and transported world wide to glass producing plants. Used units are <br />removed from production and returned to the alloy facility where the process is repeated. <br /> <br />Buildinq Considerations: <br /> <br />Development: Construction is anticipated to commence October, with the facility being completed and <br />fully operational by May 1,2000. <br /> <br />Architecture: The general appearance of the building structure will not be changed. Additions to the <br />roof for air conditioning systems, process water, and external collection systems will not be distraction <br />to the structure. <br /> <br /> <br />