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Paul Pagel
Senior Engineer
612.624.4638
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Areas of Assistance

  • Industrial Painting, Powder Coating, and Wood Finishing
  • Paint Removal
  • Pollution Prevention Planning
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Water Conservation
  • Construction and Maintenance Painting

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." Paul uses his practical environmental experience coupled with an insider’s sensitivity to business, which allows him to fully address individual client needs.

Paul is currently working with clients to streamline techniques for painting and wood finishing. While working with these clients, he points out that greater efficiency leads to lower emissions and easier compliance with environmental rules. Paul specifically deals with the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. These compounds are contained in many solvent-based paints.

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. Additionally, Paul actively participates in the Twin Cities’ chapter of the Chemical Coaters Association International and has been instrumental in the organization of the Minnesota Paint and Powder Coating Expo.

Good Questions to Ask Paul

  • Are you aware of companies using low temperature, phosphate free conversion coatings?
  • How can I recycle or dispose of my solvent and painting wastes?
  • Where can I obtain more efficient painting equipment and low VOC coatings?

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

Association of Energy Engineers, Twin Cities Chapter

 

 

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