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Advanced Manufacturing Office Activities in Massachusetts
Mapped AMO State Activities
The following map provides a visual representation of AMO activities in Massachusetts. Click the checkboxes to filter certain activities. You may click the pushpin icon to show activity details. All locations are approximate. Following the map, there are lists that provide AMO activities (Energy Savings Assessments, Industrial Assessment Centers, Events and Trainings, and AMO Partner Projects) in Massachusetts.
AMO Project Award
AMO provided seed funding to 23 awardees for the development and delivery of industrial energy efficiency programs at the state and regional levels. These projects are aimed at delivering assessments, trainings, and technical resources to manufacturers to achieve significant reductions in industrial energy intensity.
R&D Projects and Successes
- Denotes Projects on map above
In order to meet the challenges of improving energy efficiency, the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) helps to mitigate its industry partners' energy use. Both share the cost of research and development (R&D) projects while reaching the common goals of improving not only energy efficiency, but economic viability, energy security, environmental quality, and resource conservation. The following list provides Massachusetts's active and complete partner projects:
Project SuccessesBroadly Tunable Mid-Infrared Hydrocarbon Sensor, Physical Sciences, Inc.
Andover, MA
Industry: Sensors and Automation
Status: Complete
Details
Manufacturing Tissue Paper Products Using a High Content of Recovered Office Products, Erving Paper Mills, Inc.
Erving, MA
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Titanium Matrix Composite Tooling Material for Enhanced Manufacture of Aluminum Die Castings, Dynamet Technology, Inc.
Burlington, MA
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Complete
Details
Uniform Droplet Spray (UDS) Process: Achieving Targeted Alloy Droplet Microstructures, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Industry: Industrial Materials for the Future
Status: Complete
Details
R&D Projects
Efficient, One-Step Electrolytic Recycling of Low-Grade and Post-Consumer Magnesium Scrap
Natick, MA
Industry: Chemicals
Status: Active
Details
Engineered Osmosis for Energy Efficient Separations: Optimizing Waste Heat Utilization
Cambridge, MA
Industry: Energy Intensive Processes
Status: Active
Details
Removal of Volatile Organic Compounds and Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from Industrial Waste Streams by Direct Electron Oxidation
Wilmington, MA
Industry: Energy Intensive Processes
Status: Active
Details
High Power Industrial Ultraviolet Curing Systems
Chelmsford, MA
Industry: Energy Intensive Processes
Status: Active
Details
Aerogel-Based Insulation for High-Temperature Industrial Processes
Northborough, MA
Industry: Industrial Materials for the Future
Status: Active
Details
Northborough, MA
Industry: Industrial Materials for the Future
Status: Active
Details
Fuel-Flexible Combustion System for Refinery and Chemical Plant Process Heaters
Groton, MA
Industry: High-Temperature Processing
Status: Active
Details
Reduction of Distillation Usage in the Manufacture of Ethanol By Reactive Water Separation - SBIR Phase III Xlerator Program
Amherst, MA
Industry: Reactions and Separations
Status: Active
Details
Aerogel-Based Insulation for Industrial Steam Distribution Systems, Aspen Aerogels
Northborough, MA
Industry: Industrial Materials for the Future
Status: Active
Details
Commercialization of the Biofine Technology for Levulinic Acid Production from Paper Sludge, Biofine, Inc.
Waltham, MA
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Manufacture of Industrial Chemicals from Levulinic Acid: A New Feedstock for the Chemicals Industry, Biofine Corporation
Waltham, MA
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
New Freeze Concentration Process for Minimum Effluent Processes in Bleached Pulp Mills, Tufts University
Medford, MA
Industry: Forest Products
Status: Complete
Details
Nitride Bonding Process Used to Fabricate CFCC Immersion Tubes, Textron Systems
Lowell, MA
Industry: Aluminum
Status: Complete
Details
Very Low Emissions: Vortex Inertial Staged Air (VIStA) Burner, Thermo Power Corporation
Waltham, MA
Industry: Combustion
Status: Complete
Details
Worcester, MA
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Manufacture of Semi-solid Metals (SSM) Feedstock, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Casting Characteristics of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Semi-Solid Metal Processing, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Industry: Metal Casting
Status: Complete
Details
Technical Feasibility Study of Steelmaking by Molten Oxide Electrolysis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Industry: Steel
Status: Complete
Details
Large Plant Assessments (ESAs)
With emphasis on reducing natural gas consumption, DOE provides American businesses, factories, and manufacturing facilities with on-site Energy Savings Assessments (ESAs). The purpose of these assessments is to identify immediate opportunities to save energy and money that will lead to significant long-term savings. Gold and silver stars represent facilities that have been recognized for their achievements in industrial energy savings. The following is a list of businesses that have all benefited from AMO assessments in Massachusetts:
- Denotes Large Plant Assessments (ESAs) on map above
Adams, MA
5/31/2006
Details
Raytheon Company - IDS Facilities
Andover, MA
3/29/2006
Details
Engineered Materials Solutions, LLC
Attleboro, MA
5/13/2008
Details
Newark Group - Haverhill Paperboard Corp.
Bradford, MA
10/30/2006
Details
Sika Sarnafil
Canton, MA
1/20/2009
Kettle Cuisine
Chelsea, MA
6/29/2011
Callaway Golf - Chicopee
Chicopee, MA
8/14/2008
The Channel Fish Co., Inc. - East Boston
East Boston, MA
5/26/2010
Hasbro - East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow, MA
8/4/2010
Victor Innovative Textiles - Fall River
Fall River, MA
2/19/2011
First Boston Pharma
Glouester, MA
9/27/2010
Wyman Gordon - Grafton Operations
Grafton, MA
6/20/2011
Wyman Gordon - Grafton Operations
Grafton, MA
2/11/2009
Details
Cri-Tech
Hanover, MA
7/12/2006
Details
Hudson, MA
8/5/2010
Ineos-Nova
Indian Orchard, MA
6/18/2009
Schweitzer-Mauduit International - Lee Mill
Lee, MA
4/17/2007
Details
Chemi-Graphics Inc - Ludlow
Ludlow, MA
3/7/2011
Ocean Spray Cranberries - Middleboro
Middleboro, MA
12/2/2008
Saint Gobain - Milford
Milford, MA
8/25/2009
Details
Acushnet Company - Ball Plant 3
New Bedford, MA
11/17/2008
Details
Acushnet Company - Ball Plant 3
New Bedford, MA
10/6/2008
Details
Acushnet Company - Ball Plant 3
New Bedford, MA
10/20/2008
Details
Brittany Dyeing and Printing Corporation
New Bedford, MA
6/17/2010
Konarka - New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
5/13/2011
Precix Incorporated
New Bedford, MA
1/19/2011
Acushnet Company
North Dartmouth, MA
11/20/2008
Details
Acushnet Company - Ball Plant 2
North Dartmouth, MA
10/22/2008
Details
North Dartmouth, MA
10/8/2008
Details
Seaman Paper
Otter River, MA
8/9/2011
Texon USA
Russell, MA
8/28/2008
Industrial Polymers - Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, MA
4/20/2011
Yankee Candle Company - South Deerfield
South Deerfield, MA
5/6/2011
Oncore Manufacturing - Springfield
Springfield, MA
4/14/2011
Smith & Wesson Corp.
Springfield, MA
2/24/2009
Smith & Wesson Corp.
Springfield, MA
6/2/2010
Solutia - Indian Orchard Mass
Springfield, MA
10/5/2010
Saint Gobain
Worcester, MA
3/9/2011
Medium / Small Plant Assessments (IACs)
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) provide eligible small- and medium-sized manufacturers with no-cost, on-site energy assessments to identify potential savings opportunities. The following is a list of IAC training participants in Massachusetts for the past two years. A complete collection of all the publicly available assessment and recommendation data is available at the AMO IAC database.
- Denotes Medium / Small Plant Assessments (IACs) on map above
Foxboro, MA
12/23/2010
Bete Fog Nozzle Inc.
Greenfield, MA
11/30/2011
Dependable Cleaners
Boston, MA
2/25/2011
Devcon
Danvers, MA
1/3/2012
Dexter-Russell
Southbridge, MA
6/16/2011
Harodite Industries
Taunton, MA
6/25/2009
Home Market Foods Inc.
Norwood, MA
3/19/2010
Hypertronics Corporation
Hudson, MA
4/16/2010
Incom, Inc.
Charlton, MA
1/10/2012
Invensys Systems, Inc
Foxboro, MA
10/20/2010
Webster, MA
11/6/2009
Johnson Matthey Pharma Services
Amherst, MA
3/16/2011
Madison Cable
Worcester, MA
5/20/2011
Mayhew Steel
Shelburne Falls, MA
3/9/2011
Mueller Corporation
East Bridgewater, MA
3/17/2010
Onset Computers
Buzzards Bay, MA
8/18/2011
Onyx Specialty Paper, Inc.
South Lee, MA
4/27/2011
Package Printing Co. Inc.
West Springfield, MA
12/7/2011
Performance Plastics
Worcester, MA
9/9/2011
Piantedosi Baking Co.
Malden, MA
6/30/2009
Pittsfield, MA
1/7/2010
Seaman Paper
Gardner, MA
8/9/2011
Southworth Paper Converting
Agawam, MA
1/11/2012
Textron
Wilmington, MA
1/24/2012
Titeflex
Springfield, MA
8/30/2011
Events and Trainings
The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) offers system-wide and component-specific training sessions and materials to help reduce energy use, save money, and minimize waste through system optimization. The following is a list of Massachusetts's past training events:
- Denotes Events on map above
Technical Resources
AMO provides information on upcoming energy efficiency events and trainings, case studies on replicable industrial energy efficiency projects, and contact information for Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers, and Regional Clean Energy Application Centers.
Case Studies in Massachusetts
Each year AMO develops new case studies on research, development and demonstration projects; energy assessments; the use of AMO tools and training; and leveraging of AMO partner resources for energy efficiency project implementation. The case studies are developed jointly with AMO's industrial partners. The following is a list of the case studies in Massachusetts:
Raytheon: Compressed Air System Upgrade Saves Energy and Improves Performance
Raytheon
Andover, MA
Solutia: Massachusetts Chemical Manufacturer Uses SECURE Methodology to Identify Potential Reductions in Utility and Process Energy Consumption
Solutia Inc.
Springfield, MA
Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) for Region
There are 26 Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), sponsored by AMO, located at universities across the U.S. IACs provide no-cost energy assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers within a 150-mile radius. Additionally, they provide industrial assessment and energy management systems training for the next generation of energy engineers.
University of Massachusetts
Director: Dr. Beka Kosanovic
Phone: (413) 545-0684
Email: kosanovi@ecs.umass.edu
Web Site: http://www.ceere.org/iac/index.html
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEPs) in Massachusetts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a not-for-profit network of businesses and manufacturing specialists, with almost 60 MEP centers across the nation. Funded by state, local, and private organizations, and in partnership with the IACs, they provide a variety of services to U.S. industry, including process improvements, innovation strategies, and green manufacturing techniques.
Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Director: Jack Healy
Phone: (508) 831-7020
Fax: (508) 831-7215
Email: director@massmep.org
Web Site: http://www.massmep.org/
Clean Energy Regional Application Centers
Formerly the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Regional Application Centers (RACs), the eight Clean Energy Application Centers across the U.S. promote CHP, waste heat recovery and other clean energy technologies and practices. They provide regional assistance for specific projects, including market assessments, targeted education and outreach, and technical assistance.
Northeast Clean Energy Application Center
Co-Director for Education and Outreach: Tom Bourgeois
Phone: (914) 422-4013
Email: tbourgeois@law.pace.edu
Web Site: http://www.northeastcleanenergy.org
State Incentives and Resource Database
This database is a comprehensive collection of incentives and resources for implementing energy-efficiency measures in a commercial or industrial facility. These incentives are often financial and are in place to reward business and residential customers for making strides in energy efficiency. The resources are in the form of analysis tools, education and training programs, and energy audits. The following link will take you to a site that will show you the energy incentives and resources in Massachusetts.
State Incentive Handbooks
AMO has created handbooks of available resources and incentives for industrial energy efficiency implementation organized by system for each of the 50 states.
Resource Fact Sheets
AMO developed 50 resource fact sheets that identify local, regional, state, and utility organizations in each state that can serve as partners working together with manufacturers to advance industrial energy efficiency.
Contacts
DOE Contacts
DOE Headquarters Contact
Sandy Glatt
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, Colorado 80401
Phone: (720) 356-1544
Email: sandy.glatt@go.doe.gov
DOE Project Contact
Jamey Evans
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (720) 356-1536
Email: jamey.evans@go.doe.gov
State Contact(s)
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Paul Lopes
100 Cambridge Street
Suite 1020
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 626-7329
Fax: (617) 727-0030
Email: paul.lopes@state.ma.us
Web Site: http://www.mass.gov/eea/
About Massachusetts Industry
Massachusetts has a total of 6.5 million residents and ranks 13th in the nation in terms of GDP, which is $342.1 billion. In 2009, Massachusetts ranked 34th in the nation’s industrial energy consumption at 243.1 trillion Btu and 35th in the nation’s industrial natural gas consumption at 40.6 trillion Btu.
Massachusetts’s leading industries (by total value of shipments) include Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Information on the state’s top industries is displayed in the table below, which can be sorted based on number of employees, production workers’ hours, and payroll, among other categories.
The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) is providing funding for the development and delivery of industrial energy efficiency programs implemented on a local, state or regional level. These projects are delivering Save Energy Now resources to reduce industrial energy intensity in the states. AMO has 23 total active state and regional projects that are impacting 36 states across the U.S. Learn More
Massachusetts At a Glance
| State Information (1) | |
|---|---|
| 2010 Population (Million) | 6.5 |
| 2010 GDP (Billion) | $342.1 |
| GDP Rank | 13 |
Energy Statistics (2)  | |
|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 1,426.0 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 243.1 |
| Total Industrial Energy Consumption Rank | 34 |
| Total Industrial GDP 2009 (Thousand) | $44,312,000.0 |
| Industrial Energy Intensity (Btu/GDP) | 5,486.0 |
| Industrial Energy Intensity Rank | 45 |
| Total Industrial Electricity Use 2009 (Trillion Btu)* | 177.5 |
| Total Industrial Electricity Use Rank | 20 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use 2009 (Trillion Btu) | 40.6 |
| Total Industrial Natural Gas Use Rank | 35 |
| View state rankings | |
| * Total industrial electricity use reflects industrial retail electricity sales and electrical system energy losses. | |
Total Industrial Energy Consumption Statistics in Massachusetts
| Year | Energy Consumption (Trillion Btu) |
National Average (Trillion Btu) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 243.1 | 560.4 |
| 2008 | 178.2 | 613.3 |
| 2007 | 195.3 | 636.5 |
| 2006 | 202.4 | 635.0 |
| 2005 | 206.2 | 637.0 |
| 2004 | 204.1 | 656.0 |
| 2003 | 205.5 | 638.6 |
| 2002 | 254.8 | 640.6 |
| 2001 | 253.4 | 642.2 |
| 2000 | 263.3 | 678.9 |
Top Industries in Massachusetts
| NAICS Code | Industry Name | Number of Employees | Production Workers' Hours (1,000) | Annual Payroll ($1,000) | Production Workers' Wages ($1,000) | Total Cost of Materials ($1,000) | Total Capital Expenditures ($1,000) | Value Added ($1,000) | Total Value of Shipments ($1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 64,839 | 46,886 | $4,617,773 | $1,114,684 | $9,600,614 | $733,416 | $12,005,942 | $21,648,004 |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 29,453 | 40,996 | $1,442,286 | $847,336 | $2,556,658 | $209,294 | $3,151,081 | $5,860,236 |
| 339 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 28,516 | 34,143 | $1,430,645 | $674,854 | $2,148,814 | $223,005 | $4,675,293 | $6,728,867 |
| 325 | Chemical Manufacturing | 16,846 | 17,569 | $1,146,808 | $489,845 | $2,612,009 | $417,778 | $6,640,647 | $9,267,754 |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing | 19,444 | 27,107 | $800,011 | $452,186 | $3,725,506 | $129,765 | $2,962,097 | $6,694,306 |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing | 19,167 | 20,229 | $1,157,952 | $446,968 | $2,053,128 | $110,737 | $2,203,309 | $4,327,161 |
| 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 14,184 | 20,850 | $673,411 | $372,831 | $1,533,396 | $78,562 | $2,003,512 | $3,597,153 |
| 323 | Printing and Related Support Activities | 12,684 | 17,396 | $572,879 | $336,773 | $729,857 | $77,824 | $1,336,438 | $2,074,930 |
| 322 | Paper Manufacturing | 9,124 | 12,838 | $457,395 | $275,354 | $1,675,181 | $55,587 | $1,088,726 | $2,829,308 |
| 336 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 6,049 | 7,369 | $414,660 | $247,493 | $1,212,202 | $43,688 | $948,435 | $2,171,874 |
Note: The data included in this table is from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Manufactures, except for years that end in "2" or "7", when data from its more comprehensive Economic Census is reported.
Additional Resources
List of Fortune 500 Companies in MA:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2010/states/MA.html
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Policy Database for Massachusetts:
http://www.aceee.org/sector/state-policy/massachusetts