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MRC Polymers provides engineering students with opportunity for real world problem solvingChicago, IL – 17 June 2011 –“Investing in the future of our industry includes investing in education opportunities for engineering students today,” says Paul Binks, President and CEO of MRC Polymers, Inc. Recently, the Chicago-based recycler partnered with the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering (ISE), University of Illinois–Champaign Urbana, to support the Senior Engineering Project Program. The challenge to produce an “Energy Audit for Plastic Recycling and Pellet Extrusion” was proposed by MRC as a real-world, problem-solving experience. “About $100,000 in energy savings were ultimately identified through the audit, but the benefits of MRC interaction with the students exceeded bottom line results,” said David Lawson, Director of Operations at MRC. “Their intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm contributed to the positive dynamic of all participants and energized the entire team.” |