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Why White Roofs Are Green
In the roofing industry, the key word today is “reflectivity.” When the roof reflects the rays of the sun, the result is energy savings and sustainability.
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REASONS to Recycle
- Good For Our Economy American companies rely on recycling programs to provide the raw materials they need to make new products.
- Creates Jobs Recycling in the U.S. is a $236 billion a year industry. More than 56,000 recycling and reuse enterprises employ 1.1 million workers nationwide.
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Cardinal Pet Care Goes Green
Cardinal Pet Care Celebrated Their “Energy Independence Day” On October 2009, By Going Off The Electric Grid To 100% Solar Power
AZUSA, CA – Cardinal Pet Care turned off the power, and turned up the lights on a new, more earth-friendly era on Thursday October 29th, when it “Fliped the Switch” that officially transformed his Azusa, CA manufacturing center into a 100% solar powered facility. Read More »
Mayor Joseph Rocha(partial), Cardinal owner Tony deVos, Azusa City Manager Francis DeLoach (right)
The Plan for Energy Independence
- Phase One - Completed!
710 Ayon Ave.
Step One - The Energy Overhaul
Cardinal’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Azusa has served us well for many years. It has produced Cardinal’s own branded pet products for many years as well as serving as a contract manufacturer for many other successful companies in the pet industry. Read More »
Step Two - Installing A Title 24 White/Cool Roof
A roof plays a key role in reducing the amount of energy needed to heat or cool a building. In compliance with California Title 24 standards, we installed a foam insulating barrier on the entire roof with a very rugged, very reflective white coating over it. Read More »
Step Three - Controlling the Air Quality in the Factory
Goodman High Efficiency 13 Seer Air Conditioning units were used to replace the old units that served the office areas and three 10 Ton units were added to keep the factory comfortable and control the humidity. They utilize R-410A earth-friendly coolant. Economizers (480 v 3-phase units) were added to make sure the building had plenty of fresh air. Read More »
Step Four - The Solar Collection System
The most noticeable feature of our energy overhaul is the solar collection system. Over three hundred Siliken Renewable Energy™ aluminum framed solar panels are installed on the roof to collect energy. These 3’ x 5’ American-made panels are arranged for maximum exposure to sunlight. They cover 5,440 square feet of space on the roof and generate 73.6 kw of AC power per hour. Read More »
Phase Two - In Progress...
Phase 2 - New Construction at 766 Ayon Ave., Azusa
For 18 months preparation has been underway for a new 70,000 square foot distribution center next to our current manufacturing facility. Architect planning and blueprints, land preparation, financing and selection of the contractor have been finalized. Ground breaking will take place November 2009. Read more »
Phase Three
Phase 3 - Distribution Center in Baldwin Park
The conversion of Cardinal Pet Care's dog food and dog treat distribution center, located 2 miles away in Baldwin Park, started in September 2009 with the installation of eight 10-Ton air conditioning units in a system designed to control the temperature and humidity and keep the dog food and dog treats fresh. Read More »
Latest Events
4.04.2010
Company President Tony DeVos, installs the last section of wall. See more images...
10.22.2009
Company President Tony DeVos, install the last two Solar Panels.
02.02.2010
Phase 2 Begins
New Construction at 766 Ayon Ave., Azusa
02.16.2010
An army of concrete mixer trucks arrive early morning, ready to pour the new building fundation.
02.16.2010
Hours later of intense labor the fundation takes shape.
