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The Toro Company – Tomah

Green Tier participant since 06/29/2012

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The Toro Company is a leading global manufacturer of turf equipment and precision irrigation technologies. Toro's manufacturing operation in Tomah, Wisconsin, produces commercial and landscape maintenance equipment to help customers worldwide care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces and commercial and residential properties. The Tomah facility employs roughly 550 people at its 300,000 square foot manufacturing plant, which includes operations such as welding, painting and assembly.

Environmental activities

Within the company's operations, it has implemented a formal Environmental Management System to provide continuous improvement in the area of environmental performance. In 2011, Toro's Tomah manufacturing facility obtained ISO 14001 certification and has adopted environmental commitments and programs, such as low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions through water-based coatings, and waste minimization through recycling paper, wood, metals, plastics and solvents. The facility also has implemented energy-saving projects through:

  • relamping the facility;
  • installing occupancy sensors;
  • integrating more energy-efficient air compressors;
  • adopting heat recovery units; and
  • utilizing new energy-saving welding equipment.

Documents

Annual reports

Commitment outline

Acceptance letter

Application

DNR contact Company contact
Terrianna Bradley
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg WI 53711-5367
608-733-0517
Nate Finnegan
EHS Facilitator
200 Sime Ave
Tomah WI 54660
608-372-1452
The Toro Company