1. RETAP Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program
2000 Years of
Professional Experience for Free
Michigan Small Manufacturers Source Reduction Project
EPA Pollution Prevention Grant NP – 00E01561
David Herb
RETAP Manager

2. Manufacturers with <500 Employees
RETAP Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program
Onsite Pollution Prevention & Energy Conservation Assessments Conducted by Teams of Retired Engineers
Manufacturers with <500 Employees
Free
Confidential
Non-Regulatory
Objective
No Obligations

3. RETAP Assessments Identify Pollution Prevention Opportunities:
Reduce Energy Usage
Eliminate Waste Generation
Reuse & Recycle Wastes
Green Alternatives
Water Conservation
Material Usage
Increase Process Efficiency
Identity Cost Savings
Target Company’s Priorities

4. RETAP Assessments Service Includes: Infrared Thermal Imaging
Ultrasonic Leak Detection
3E Plus® Insulation Thickness Calculator Savings
Variable Frequency Drive Calculator Savings
Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Assistance with:
Source Reduction Planning for Toxic Chemical Usage Reduction
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®
Lean Six Sigma

5. RETAP Minimum Requirements
Manufacturer with 500 or Fewer Full-Time Employees
Facility Located in Michigan
Own Facility or Responsible for Building Improvements
Significant Daily Use / Onsite Activities
Ongoing Operations Scheduled
Not Selling in Next Three Years
$25,000 Annual Energy, Water, Sewer, and Waste Bills
Provide Utility, Water & Waste Bills (13 months)
Staff to Answer Questions During Onsite Assessment
Sign Indemnification Agreement
Agreeable to two brief Annual Follow-up Surveys

6. RETAP Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program
Noteworthy Stats:
> 20 Years
> 1,000 Manufacturing Facilities
> $70,000 Savings per Facility (average)
> 50 Retired Professionals
> 38 Years Professional Experience (average)
> 2,000 Years of Combined Experience

7. RETAP Engineers 1 Lawyer
26 Degreed Disciplines (15 Engineering Fields)
21 Advanced Degrees (includes 3 PhDs)
16 Licensed Professional Engineers
4 AEE Certified Energy Auditors
2 Certified Farm Energy
Auditors
11 Other Certifications
1 Lawyer

8. 34 Manufacturing Facilities
RETAP Results
Achievements 1/01/15 – 12/31/15
34 Manufacturing Facilities
41 Buildings
1,098 Recommendations
Business Savings Amounts
Operating Costs million dollars
Electricity Usage million kWh
Natural Gas Usage million CCF
Waste Disposal million pounds
Water Usage million gallons

9. 36 Manufacturing Facilities
RETAP Results
Achievements 1/01/14 – 12/31/14
36 Manufacturing Facilities
47 Buildings
994 Recommendations
Business Savings Amounts
Operating Costs million dollars
Electricity Usage million kWh
Natural Gas Usage million CCF
Waste Disposal million pounds
Water Usage million gallons

10. RETAP Testimonials Manufacturer Manufacturer
Action Mold & Machining, Inc. Katterman Trucking & Cement, Inc.
Action Packaging, Inc. Kenwal Steel
AG Manufacturing Linn Products, Inc.
Aldinger, Inc. Magic Steel Sales, Inc.
Brose North America, Inc. Ogura Corporation
Burkland O’Keefe Publishing, Inc.
Capitol Bedding Petoskey News Review
Century Extrusion Portland Products, Inc.
Chrysan Industries, Inc. Regal Steel Company
Engineered Machined Products R.F. Engine
ESPEC North America, Inc. Siemens Metallurgical Services
Flexfab, LLC SUSPA, Inc.
Gonzalez Group, LLC Tennant Company
Great Lakes Stainless, Inc. The Argus-Press Company
H&L Advantage Trelleborg Automotive Americas
Hayes Manufacturing, Inc. Viking Corporation
ISRINGHAUSEN, Inc. USA Williamston Products, Inc.

11. RETAP Program Support
Small Business Association of Michigan (07/30/2014)
Michigan Industrial Assessment Center (01/16/2013)
Governor Rick Snyder (11/28/2012)
Michigan Recycling Coalition (09/10/2012)
Consumers Energy (10/28/2011)
Michigan Manufacturers Association (11/22/2011)

12. RETAP Program Awards Received
International Green Apple Award
The Green Organisation
Michigan Green Leaders Award
Detroit Free Press
Most Valuable P2 Program Award
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Base Challenge Award
Michigan Air National Guard
Community Service Award
Michigan Park & Recreation Association

13. How to contact RETAP or get more Info?
David Herb
RETAP Manager
(direct)
Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Foundation
(fax)