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Paul Pagel
Senior
Engineer
612.624.4638
e-mail
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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