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Billerica, Massachusetts, USA
At our Business and Technology Center, we strive to continuously develop new products and technologies that help advance our customers' businesses while maintaining the highest standards in safety, health and environmental (SH&E) practices.
With more than 60 fully-outfitted research labs throughout our campus, we are the company’s head research and development (R&D) facility. We serve as the center for the exploration of new applications and technologies, and we support a wide variety of product R&D activities, including chemistry, engineering and analytical services. Additionally, we support several global functions including intellectual property, SH&E toxicology, U.S. benefits and information technology services.
With nearly 300 employees spread across more than 100 acres of land, our Business and Technology Center is one of our largest facilities worldwide. As a result, we place a strong emphasis on SH&E procedures and practices to ensure the continued health and safety of all our employees, contractors, visitors and local community members.
A Focus on R&D
SH&E
Billerica Waste Reduction Projects
We have recently reduced waste generated and disposed of from our facility through several initiatives including the implementation of a campus-wide food waste composting program as well as the beneficial re-use of waste rubber and reinforcing and specialty carbons material.
As a result, we eliminated approximately 35 tons of reinforcing and specialty carbon and rubber waste from disposal through beneficial re-use. The food waste was then processed into compost that is used in home gardens and yards as well as for local farming and landscaping needs.
Global Safety Day
Employees come together at this annual celebration to re-focus our efforts on leading indicators, proactive safety measures, and our “Drive to Zero” initiative. The day is filled with vendor safety demonstrations, wellness presentations, safety scavenger hunts and lab tours.
Improved Energy Efficiency
To improve our energy efficiency and reduce waste, we recently installed 30 variable speed drives to replace older, less efficient models. The upgrade will save more than 300,000 kilowatt-hours annually, as well as reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 336,000 pounds each year.
New Visitor System for Improved Safety
We recently implemented a new internet-based visitor system that provides real-time information about the activity of visitors on-site. This technology helps provide a safer, more efficient process for hosting and tracking visitors and contractors to our site.
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Community Outreach & Social Responsibility
Community Servings
Our Boston and Billerica colleagues volunteered at Community Servings for the second year, where they actively engaged in helping to provide medically tailored meals to individuals and families in need.
Community Servings frequently hosts corporate volunteer groups in their production and packaging kitchens to help their team peel and chop veggies, portion soups, stews, and salads, and package meal bags for people across Massachusetts experiencing critical and chronic illnesses. We had the important job of packaging meals to be delivered to individuals and families.
Celebrating Girls and Women in STEM
Employees from Cabot's Boston and Billerica offices recently provided inspiration to aspiring young women in STEM at the Museum of Science's third annual Women and Girls in STEM Mentoring and Networking event.
The event attracted over 275 female university students and 100 industry professionals. In addition to ample networking opportunities, the evening included a panel discussion with extremely accomplished women in STEM-related professions and several targeted breakout sessions.
Student Materials Research Forum
At this annual event, local Ph.D. students present their novel solutions for some of today’s most challenging problems in the fields of chemistry, physics, chemical and mechanical engineering, and material science.
"Green Up, Clean Up"
In May, we participated in a “Green Up, Clean Up” day to help improve two local community parks. Throughout the day more than 50 volunteers planted flowers, weeded and mulched, collected litter, and edged garden beds.
“Frosty's Friends” Holiday Gift Drive
Every year we partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica to provide local children and families in need with items ranging from craft supplies and video games to musical instruments and clothes.
Senior Center Holiday Lunch
In December, a group of employee volunteers attended a holiday celebration at a local senior center to serve some warm meals, participate in caroling and spread holiday cheer.
