Olin Brass named 2017 Energy Star Partner of the Year

SCHAUMBURG - Olin Brass, a subsidiary of Global Brass and Copper Holdings, has been named a 2017 Energy Star Partner of the Year - Energy Management Award winner for its outstanding efforts to improve the energy efficiency of U.S. buildings and facilities through its actions.

Olin Brass's accomplishments were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Olin Brass is one of seventeen industrial recipients of the award, which was handed out to 97 total recipients.

Olin Brass, an Energy Star partner for the last four years, received the distinction for formulating an energy management program with the EPA's Energy Star resources. The award is the highest honor bestowed by EPA, which was presented Wednesday, April 26, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

"Olin Brass is honored to receive the Energy Star Partner of the Year award, a testament to our continued efforts to reduce our environmental footprint and increase our energy efficiency. In 2016 alone, we achieved a six percent reduction in energy intensity resulting in savings of $1 million for our business. Our team utilized a wide spectrum of technologies to execute on Energy Star guidelines this year, and this award highlights the culture of teamwork and energy that permeates through Olin Brass", said Dale Taylor, President, Olin Brass.