GKN Sinter Metals Inc - Primary Metal Facility in Worcester, Massachusetts

GKN Sinter Metals Inc is a primary metal manufacturing facility located at 112 Harding Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The plant operates under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 332117 (Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing), indicating a focus on sintered metal components and metal powder production. As part of the broader GKN Sinter Metals group, the facility serves automotive and industrial markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a primary metal operation, it is subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for metal manufacturing and potential TRI Section 313 reporting requirements. The plant's location in an industrial area of Worcester places it within a region with a mix of manufacturing and residential zones. This facility plays a role in the supply chain for sintered metal components, which are critical for automotive transmissions, engines, and industrial machinery. Its operations involve energy-intensive processes and generate metal waste streams that require proper management under RCRA. The plant's environmental significance lies in its adherence to EPA multi-media regulations and its contribution to the local industrial economy.

The facility is situated in Worcester, Massachusetts, an urban area with a history of industrial activity. The primary metal sector is associated with emissions of particulate matter, metals, and volatile organic compounds from furnaces and sintering processes. Wastewater from cooling and processing may contain heavy metals, requiring treatment under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity to the plant necessitates compliance with air quality standards and risk management plans to minimize exposure to hazardous air pollutants.