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Paul Pagel
Senior Engineer
612.624.4638
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Areas of Assistance

  • Construction and Maintenance Painting
  • Industrial Painting, Coating and Wood Finishing
  • Paint Stripping

Good Questions to Ask Paul

  • How can I recycle or dispose of my solvent and painting wastes?
  • Are you aware of companies stripping paint without using methylene chloride?
  • Where can I obtain more efficient painting equipment and low VOC coatings?

Companies Assisted Include

  • Associated Finishing
  • Crenlo
  • Crestliner
  • Foldcraft
  • Sauk Center Welding
  • Ultra Image Powder Coating

Related Work Experience

  • With MnTAP since 1989, paint and coating specialist since 1991
  • 3 years as safety and environmental specialist for Nordic Ware

Associations

  • Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI)
  • Director on the CCAI Twin Cities' Chapter Board

In a rapidly changing workplace where no one day is the same, Paul Pagel has always managed to stay ahead of the crowd. Marlon Leischner of Sauk Center Welding describes Paul as "an excellent assistant."

Practical environmental experience coupled with an insider's sensitivity to business make Paul good at addressing individual client needs. With his previous experience at Nordic Ware, a St. Louis Park cookware manufacturer, and his knowledge of pollution prevention techniques, Paul helps each business find a solution that works for them. Nordic Ware's continued contact with Paul is testament to the quality of his work.

Paul is currently work with clients to streamline techniques for painting and wood finishing, Paul points out that greater efficiency leads to lower emissions and easier compliance with environmental rules.

Specific issues that Paul deals with include the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. These compounds are contained in many solvent based paints.

Paul's daily routine includes responding to client inquiries, and visiting companies. "Pagel is a good source of information," says Dennis Bjorn of Crestliner. Paul's favorite task is working on site with clients to help reduce and manage waste.

Paul says that working for MnTAP has kept him at the technological forefront of his field. His job gives him the opportunity to keep pace with industry advances and innovations. His experience helps Paul find working solutions for Minnesota business.

Paul's motivation is highlighted by his participation in the Twin Cities' chapter of the Chemical Coaters Association International. Paul has been instrumental in the organization of the Minnesota Paint and Powder Coating Expo. In 2002 this event provided over 400 finishers with the latest information on quality and efficiency for industrial coating. Starting as a small event in 1993, this regional expo has grown into a successful enterprise with Paul's effort.

 

 

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