UTILITY MANUFACTURING CO - Primary Metal Facility in Wilbraham, Massachusetts

UTILITY MANUFACTURING CO is a primary metal facility located at 2443 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (iron and steel mills), 331221 (cold-rolled steel shape manufacturing), 331222 (steel wire drawing), and 331491 (nonferrous metal rolling). As a primary metal operation, it represents a medium-to-large scale industrial facility in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Primary metal plants in the United States are subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and effluent guidelines for the iron and steel sector. Typical processes include melting, casting, rolling, and finishing, which require permits for air emissions, wastewater discharge, and solid waste management. As a primary metal facility, UTILITY MANUFACTURING CO plays a role in the supply chain for construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries. The plant's location in Wilbraham, near Springfield, places it within an industrial corridor with access to transportation networks. Environmental significance includes potential emissions of particulate matter, metals, and greenhouse gases, as well as water use and waste generation typical of the sector.

The facility is situated in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, a town with a mix of residential and industrial areas. The region experiences a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Primary metal facilities like this one can generate air emissions including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and hazardous air pollutants. Water usage for cooling and processing may impact local water resources. The plant's proximity to communities requires adherence to environmental regulations to minimize health and ecological risks.