Gage Environmental Statement

Leading the way in environmental management, The Gage Corporation International through its affiliate company, Northern Engraving Corporation, was one of the first 10 facilities to earn ISO 14001 Environmental Registration in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.

One of only six companies to receive the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Hazardous Waste Reduction in 2000, Gage and its affiliate company continually strive to reduce the impact its business has on the environment. Whether it’s using more than 50% post consumer recycled materials in its aluminum products, or pursuing “Superior Environmental Performance” through the signing of a cooperative agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Gage is committed to a greener planet.

   

Recycled Content

Gage Architectural Products are manufactured utilizing various raw materials which contain varying amounts of recycled material. Listed below are our products with their typical recycled content.

Gage Ceilings

The aluminum used to manufacture Gage Ceilings panels has at least 50% recycled content.

Gagecast

The MDF backer has a 100% post industrial recycled content. The aluminum backer has a minimum of 50% recycled content.

Various metal powders are used in the manufacture of Gagecast. Copper based powders (Bronze, Copper, Brass and Nickel Silver) have at least 65% post consumer recycled content. Aluminum has at least 60% recycled content. Zinc, Tin, Stainless Steel and Dark Stainless Steel all have a minimum 50% recycled content.

GageMetal

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze and Brass have at least 50% recycled content.

GageWoven

Recycled content will vary depending on metal used, but all metals will have at least 40% recycled content.

Gage Planium Steel Floor Systems

Recycled content is a minimum of 40% dependent upon pattern.