'Capture, convey and collect' - these three C's are being effectively used in a new mechanism that Berger Paints has installed to remove macro and micro dust particles from the air

24 March 2014, Muscat: At a time and era when corporate brands are extremely conscious of their Corporate Social Responsibility, Berger Paints has been working towards implementing measures that will positively impact the environment at large as well as improve the workplace of the employees.

In most manufacturing industries, one of the major concerns is the emission of powder or dust that poses a major health hazard. Several studies have shown that continuous exposure to harmful dust can cause several diseases in humans. An environmentally conscious company, Berger Paints has been a pioneer in its industry to discontinue the use of harmful chemicals, provide eco-friendly paints that are safe even for children.

Recently, it has installed an effective mechanism in its factory that helps remove all macro and micro dust particles up to 2 - 3 micron from the air through an effective Dust Extractor system that has a capacity of filtering five million litres of air per hour. This works on the principle of 'capture, convey and collect'. On being trapped at the source itself, the dust particles are conveyed through a series of ducts and collected through a filter. The air is clean enough for the operators to work on the shop floor without masks. But most important, the recovered powder is also put to use by incorporating it back into the paint.

"At Berger Paints, we are constantly looking at ways to not just beautify homes but to do so in an environment that is safe and healthy as well. The dust collection system is one of the many steps that we have taken for our employees. It is a practical, safe and effective method that keeps the environment clean and improves breathable air quality," stated P.K. Raj, General Manager.

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Berger Paints is the world leader in colour mixing technology with close to 40,000 colour mixing shops in the world. It is known for its innovative products that are safe and environment friendly.

The brand made its foray in Oman in 2000 as a joint venture between the Al Hassan Group and Asian Paints Limited. It currently has a plant in Ghala that produces a wide range of products that primarily include architectural coatings, wood finishes and industrial coatings. A second factory is being setup in Sohar that on completion will be largest paint factory in Oman covering an area of 50,000 square metres. In 2012, it was bestowed with The Green Innovation Award in recognition of the pioneering work done on Royale matt Emulsion, Oman's first lead free, low VOC, APEO free interior emulsion.

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