About
Automotive Environmental
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Celebrating 15 Years of Service: 1991--2006 |
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Environmental Development Corp.
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About Automotive Environmental & Safety Engineering
Environmental Development Corp.
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Summary of Products and Services EDC Featured in Magazine Articles
Automotive Environmental & Safety Engineering (AESE) is a service organization providing environmental/safety compliance and training assistance for vehicle/equipment maintenance and refueling operations. We will maintain our national leadership in providing the automotive and transportation industry with the highest quality of EPA/OSHA compliance, auditing and training materials related to the maintenance and refueling of vehicles. AESE focuses on helping those individuals with EHS compliance responsibility–from environmental and safety coordinators to fleet maintenance and service managers–and their organizations in implementing cost-effective EHS compliance/training programs. Our primary products and services include:
Our Environmental Guidebooks have been used, endorsed, approved and recommended by American, Asian and European car and truck makers and many national trade association, as well as major fleet organizations. EDC has helped over 15,000 organizations in their quest to achieve environmental excellence in their motor vehicle/equipment maintenance and refueling operations. EDC was established in 1991 by David M. Augenstein for publishing, marketing and distribution of a newsletter for fleets called EnviroLine and developing the first environmental guidebook for motor vehicle maintenance/refueling. In 1992, EnviroLine subscribers increased and the hoped for guidebook was published. Guidebook sales, industry feedback and media coverage were far more than anticipated. EDC was approached by the world's No. 2 automobile manufacturer to provide its guidebooks, updates, quarterly newsletters and other services to its 1,500 U.S. dealers. Being successful in obtaining this contract, EDC was approached by other automobile manufacturers and many other organizations to provide the Guide to all their vehicle maintenance locations, as EDC expanded and enhanced its second edition in 1993. EDC also conduct conferences and training sessions under the tradename, Environmental Resource Institute from 1987 through 1997. Through the years, EDC has continuously improved and updated its Guides for its customers and added new products. EDC changed its name to Automotive Environmental & Safety Engineering (AESE) in 2001. Most recently (2005-6), in addition to his regular duties,
Mr. Augenstein has: 1) Provided technical and editorial review for Lifting It Safely DVD, hosted by NASCAR’s Kyle and Richard Petty resulting in AESE's leading endorsing statement. 2) Completed a 4-yr contract to provide national environmental assistance to Toyota Material Handling, Inc. forklift dealers. (2006) 3) Provided litigation support on state of OSHA/Safety awareness in the automotive service industry that helped in securing a $2 million settlement for a mechanic permanently injured by a faulty automotive lift. (2005) 4) Consulted with United Nations Environmental Programme specialist which resulted in the distribution of environmental guides to UN vehicle maintenance locations located in 100 countries. 5) Researched the literature and prepared presentations on the levels and health effects of fluoride, chlorofluorocarbons and aluminum ingestion from foods and municipal drinking water. (2006) 6) Conducted a 2 ½ day environmental/safety training session for a group of 25 independent consultants serving automobile dealerships (Rated 9.5 out of 10, 2005) Through its database and through major trade publications and media releases, AESE can reach over 500,000 facilities in the U.S. that service and maintain over 260 million vehicles. AESE has provided its Guides to about 15,000 organizations–ranging from automobile dealerships and major car, truck and bus fleet organizations to public transit systems and airport operations, as well as government fleets such as city/county/state, military and postal fleets. Our Guides have been shipped to five continents, including the countries of Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, China, Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Sweden, Russia and Australia, and to U.S. military bases throughout the world. We have received featured product awards at the APPA/MEMA Show and Product of the Month from Fleet Owner magazine and has been a subject of featured articles in most national fleet magazines over the years. Our environmental guides have been used by fleet managers to receive credit toward their designation of Certified Fleet Manager (CFM) by the National Association of Fleet Administrators. Similarly, our seminars and materials were approved by the ATA National Committee of Motor Fleet Supervisors–Training & Certification and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in certifying fleet managers. About The Founder
Publisher and consultant on environmental issues pertaining to motor vehicle maintenance and refueling operations. Nearly 30 years environmental experience; specializing in automotive service and refueling operations since 1987. Previously environmental engineer for Marathon Oil Company service stations and Firestone MasterCare service operations throughout U.S. Dave has also worked for Ohio EPA and two consulting firms. B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Chemical Engineering; M.S., University of Cincinnati, Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.; Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.). Dave also holds a diploma in advanced biblical studies (1977) and a certificate in physics, University of Bridgeport CT (1968). Partial List of Customers (Bold means products in all U.S. locations.) Through the years we have provided programs for many major organizations, including:
Associations Who Have Recommended Our Environmental Guides
Trade Magazines and Publications (Featured articles on our products.)
"The only program I have seen so far that provides general environmental training targeted to transportation-related businesses." Rick Preston, Regulatory Manager, Fleet Operations, Dupont-Conoco, Inc. "The Guidebooks and information at The EnviroMotive Express are the most comprehensive and easy to understand that I have seen." David Todd, Maintenance Supervisor, U.S. Army. "Excellent program for maintenance managers to update their environmental knowledge." John Walsh, Director of Maintenance, Laidlaw Transit. "The Shop Safety/OSHA Compliance Guide is long overdue and much needed in our industry. I have never seen anything like it." Area Vehicle Maintenance Manager, U.S. Postal Service. "I used many of the ideas in your Shop Environmental Guide and I was nominated and received the 1995 Governor's Pollution Prevention Award in the State of Maine". Independent Auto Service Shop Owner. In the past, EDC presented the largest national conferences and exhibitions on EHS issues in fleet maintenance under the trade name of Environmental Resource Institute (ERI). Currently inactive, ERI was founded in 1987 as the Committee on Environmental Affairs for the Automotive Service Industry. The organization changed its name to Environmental Resource Institute in 1991, when it formally was organized and integrated as a division of EDC. Conferences have been attended by over 1000 executives, EHS managers and fleet managers from America’s largest car, truck and bus fleets; major oil companies; national automotive service retailers; utility, military and government fleets; automotive manufacturers and leading suppliers; and national and state trade associations. The ERI Technology Showcase has provided an opportunity to see new products demonstrated and to meet the product developers and specialists. In addition, we have provided seminars and presentations for many organizations such as The Maintenance Council of ATA, APAA/MEMA/ASIA, the Equipment Maintenance Council, Toyota Industrial Equipment and the U.S. Navy. History of ERI National and Regional Conferences Below are summaries of the conferences we have developed in the past. The 1997 ERI National Conference was held at the Pheasant Run Resort in Chicago and featured 30 presentations, 8 workshops and 2 courses over 3 days. A two-day Technology Showcase featured over 100 products by 25 suppliers. Speakers were provided by ERI, Mobil, DuPont/Conoco, Midas International, U.S. Filter Council/Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association, White Environmental Associates and Environmental Resources Network. The featured product presentations included Webb Enterprises, InterCool, T.F. Purifiner, Environmental Cleaning Systems and others. The 1995 ERI National Conference (Chicago) provided 50 presentations over 5 days. The theme of the event commemorated the Centennial of American and International Automobile Racing. The conference included three tracks of workshops and two professional courses. Speakers were provided by ERI, Midas International, Cummins, U.S. EPA, Columbia Gas, U.S. Postal Service, U.S. General Services Administration, the office of Congressman Michael Oxley, Leaseway Transportation, Roadway, Environmental Education Enterprises, Fiberglass Petroleum Tank & Pipe Institute, National Automobile Dealers Association, Safety-Kleen, Environmental Cleaning Systems and many others. A two-day exposition of products and services was also held and a tour of Safety-Kleen’s used oil re-refinery was provided. ERI conducted a series of five The EnviroMotive Express "Train-the-Trainer" regional conferences throughout 1995. These conferences, for new and experienced environmental coordinators and fleet managers, covered environmental management solutions in motor vehicle maintenance and refueling operations. Objectives included regulatory and legislative updates, practical management methods, developing a model EHS program, waste minimization, compliance options and solutions, and OSHA in the shop. These conferences were held in Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Dallas, Cleveland and Atlanta. In July 1994, ERI hosted its 5th Annual National Management Conference in Chicago, Illinois, which addressed EHS issues in motor vehicle maintenance and refueling operations. Topics included truck washing, stormwater, used oil management, auditing, program cost control and OSHA in the shop as well as professional training courses. An exhibit of related products and services and a tour of a used oil re-refinery were also provided. In September 1993, ERI sponsored the International Centennial Management Conference and Exposition in the Washington, DC area. It was attended by environmental specialists in the automotive, petroleum and transportation industries from 38 states and Canada and was the most extensive conference ever conducted on these topics in U.S. history. The conference objective was to assist industry specialists in dealing with mounting EPA regulations concerning maintenance and refueling of motor vehicles. The event commemorated the 500th year since the Columbus Discovery, the 100th year of the American automobile and a century of environmental progress. Representatives from national trade associations, major corporations and government agencies signed a declaration to establish September 21 as National Environmental Science and Technology (NEST) Day. In addition to 40 presentations in the general sessions and 12 forums, two 1-day professional courses were also conducted. Columbus quincentenary coins from the U.S. Mint were presented to each of the 40 speakers including speakers from Environmental Education Enterprises, Safety-Kleen, Midas International, American Petroleum Institute, Fiberglass Petroleum Tank and Pipe Institute, Lincoln Technical Institute, Blymyer Engineers, Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, University of Virginia, Leaseway Transportation, Prestone Technologies, Recycling Research Institute, Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Huntingdon Engineering and Environmental, Squire, Sanders and Dempsey, National Automobile Dealers Association, Amoco Oil Company, EnviroAudit and California Bus Association. Throughout 1993, ERI conducted the first series of six regional conferences, known as The EnviroMotive Express, which covered topics on EHS issues in fleet/motor vehicle maintenance and refueling operations. Conference objectives included regulatory and legislative updates, practical management methods, compliance options and solutions, education and information exchange. Cities included Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and Los Angeles. ERI's 1992 National Management Conference was held in Chicago, Illinois. Presentations were provided by Environmental Hazards Research Institute; Valvoline; Chevron USA; Leaseway Transportation; Midas International; Safety-Kleen; Arco Chemical; General Motors; Prestone Technology Systems; American Trucking Assns.; National Automobile Dealers Assn.; MEMA/Automotive Chemicals Manufacturers' Council; Air & Water Technologies; Squire, Sanders & Dempsey; US. EPA; and ERI. The 1991 ERI National Management Conference included presentations by EHS professionals from Amoco; Chevron; Exxon; Quaker State; Dow Chemical; Convenient Automotive Service Institute; National Oil Recyclers Assn.; Safety-Kleen; Scrap Tire Management Council; National Automobile Dealers Assn.; Metcalf & Eddy; Recycling Research Institute; Law Companies-Environmental Group; and Collier, Shannon & Scott. ERI conducted the first joint-industry regional conference in Columbus, Ohio in November 1991, which featured ten general presentations, eight workshops and three short courses. ERI conducted the first national joint-industry conference on Waste Management in Vehicle Maintenance Facilities in December 1990. |
