Supercon, Inc. of Shrewsbury Assessed $6,500 Penalty
for Violating Air Emission, Hazardous Waste Regulations

The Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) assessed a $6,500 penalty to Supercon, Inc., a manufacturer of composite metal wires and rods at its plant located at 830 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, for violating Air Pollution Control and Hazardous Waste Management regulations. 

MassDEP personnel conducted an inspection at the facility in January of 2007, and determined that the company had failed to comply with its current permit, resulting in excess air emissions.  In addition, the company failed to properly complete its hazardous waste manifests, failed to ensure emergency information was properly maintained and posted, and failed to plan for and train its personnel involved in hazardous waste management.

In a consent order finalized with MassDEP, the company agreed to comply with all applicable regulations, perform a study to determine the appropriate replacement for its air pollution control equipment, and pay the penalty.

"The company needs to replace its air pollution control equipment, and it has agreed to do the research necessary to replace it with the best technology available at this time," said Lee Dillard Adams, deputy regional director of MassDEP's Central Regional Office in Worcester. 

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