Du Verre has recently moved its manufacturing away from the sand casting process to die casting to reflect global concerns about sustainability and the responsible use of resources and materials.
Shifting technologies has benefits for both our clients and the environment. Du Verre manufactures its die cast hardware using post-consumer recycled aluminum. Using post-consumer recycled aluminum reduces the generation of air and water pollution by 95% and requires only 5% of the energy that would otherwise be used in production of new metals. In addition, manufacturing this way generates a small fraction of the greenhouse gasses normally expelled in this process.
Die cast hardware is more precise (than traditional sand cast hardware) ensuring accurate measurements throughout the production.
By specifying recycled aluminum you are supporting LEED objectives.