August Mack Timeline - December 1991

Friday, May 17, 2013 by August Mack News & Highlights

December 1991 – After expanding services outside of the state of Indiana, Geoff and Bryan decided to change the company name from Hoosier Environmental Services, Inc. to August Mack Environmental, Inc. after their grandfathers, Grandpa Augie and Grandpa Mack.

To view the entire Augsut Mack Timeline, visit our website.

August Mack Timeline - June 1, 1988

Monday, May 6, 2013 by August Mack News & Highlights

June 1, 1988 – Hoosier Environmental officially opened for business at 550 Congressional Boulevard in Carmel, Indiana. Around this time the existing mission statement was created that continues to guide the company today.

To view the entire Augsut Mack Timeline, visit our website.

Developments in Vapor Intrusion in Indiana

Thursday, April 11, 2013 by August Mack News & Highlights

It’s nice (and necessary) to “take a breather” from time to time, but we take for granted that the air we breathe at work, at home, and at school is healthy for us. But what if it was not? Does soil and groundwater contamination from a nearby gas station, drycleaners, or industrial facility pose a potential hazard to the air we breathe? The answer, unfortunately, may be yes. The good news, however, is that new and updated guidance is available to evaluate this potential health risk. 

Vapor...

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Enjoyable Evening at IU Networking with Students

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 by Tom Anderson

I was recently asked to participate in the "Environment and Sustainability Networking Night" at Indiana University. It was a very enjoyable evening which started with being part of a five person panel explaining our careers and providing students with hopefully insightful advice. After the panel discussion and questions from the students, we adjourned to allow the students to interact and network with us in an informal setting. It was a very fun evening for me!

Operation Hire a Hoosier Veteran Job Fair

Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Marketing Department

August Mack HR will be participating in the Operation Hire a Hoosier Veteran Job Fair at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 10, 2013. Click here to find out more about this great event!

United Way Book Drive

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 by Marketing Department

What: The Indianapolis office is hosting a United Way Book Drive to collect age appropriate (3-5 years old) children’s books.

Why: Children who are exposed to books early and consistently are more likely to experience academic success. ReadUP is a signature program of United Way of Central Indiana that pairs volunteer readers and tutors with pre-school children to help them develop the critical reading and comprehensive skills necessary to succeed in the classroom. On average, children from...

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Commercial Real Estate Environmental Issues

Thursday, March 14, 2013 by Marketing Department

The Central Indiana Chapter of the RMA presents "Commercial Real Estate Environmental Issues" on Tuesday, March 19th, at the August Mack office in Indianapolis. The program is scheduled to run from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM and is eligible for 2 CRC credits and costs only $20. Additional information on this course can be found using the following link:

http://community.rmahq.org/centralindiana/Home/?ssopc=1

This program is designed to provide finance professionals with a working knowledge of commercial...

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We're hiring! Seeking a Project Manager in our Closure Department, Indiana

Friday, March 8, 2013 by August Mack Employees

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Closure (remediation) Department in Indianapolis, Indiana. This person should have 5 years of experience. Candidates must have remediation experience in petroleum, coal tar, MGP, DNAPL, chlorinated solvents, LUST, VRP, state cleanup, and in federal regulatory programs (specifically RCRA and Superfund). For more information, please visit the Careers Page. If you know someone that would be a good fit, please pass this information along!

Thank you!

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Risk Management Association Presentation Reminder

Thursday, March 7, 2013 by Marketing Department

Tuesday, March 19, the Central Indiana Chapter of the RMA will present "Commercial Real Estate Environmental Issues" at the August Mack office in Indianapolis. The program is scheduled to run from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM and is eligible for 2 CRC credits and costs only $20. Additional information on this course can be found using the following link: 

http://community.rmahq.org/centralindiana/Home/?ssopc=1

This program is designed to provide financal professionals with a working knowledge of commercial...

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AME goes to Ball State University!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 by August Mack Employees

Representatives from August Mack will be at Ball State's Natural Resources & Environmental Management Internship & Career Fair on Thursday, January 31st. We will be recruiting geology majors for potential internship and full-time opportunities. We are excited to be back on campus and hope to meet some bright and capable students this Thursday!

We will also be heading back to BSU in February  for the Indiana Geosciences Job Fair. This event will be on the February 23rd at 10am. Again, we are...

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IDEM Rule 6 Storm Water Permits

Monday, January 28, 2013 by Marketing Department

In the state of Indiana, industrial and manufacturing facilities should be aware of the environmental requirements under Rule 6 General Permit for Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities.  The Clean Water Act requires that discharges associated with industrial activities be permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). If your facility already has a permit, then you may already be familiar with the general requirements such as monitoring, reporting, and...

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OSHA Region V Powered Industrial Vehicle LEP: What Industry Needs to Know

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 by Marketing Department

On December 1, 2011 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) in Region V (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin).  OSHA’s intent for issuing this regional LEP was to reduce the number of fatalities associated with PIVs, which caused 86 occupational fatalities in the region between 2005 and 2011.  This article and its associated webinar on June 28th, will outline what is an LEP,...

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First Season of PCRHS Cycling Club a Success!

Friday, January 4, 2013 by Marketing Department

As part of August Mack’s deep involvement with the Corporate Work Study Program at Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCRHS), Geoff Glanders and a few employee coaches from August Mack (along with other corporate partners) have lead recent efforts to create the first high school cycling club in Indiana at PCRHS. The mission of the cycling club is to introduce students to the life-long benefits of cycling, as well as to create a positive environment for mentoring with the ultimate goal to...

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White Elephant Gift Exchange

Friday, December 21, 2012 by Marketing Department

The Indiana office of August Mack Environmental celebrated the holidays today with an employee luncheon and white elephant gift exchange. It was a fun day and lots of good food. Best wishes to everyone for a happy and safe holiday season.

This Month in History

Monday, December 3, 2012 by Marketing Department
  • December 1816 - Indiana becomes the 19th U.S. state
  • December 1932 - San Francisco experiences its coldest day ever due to rare snow fall
  • December 1988 - August Mack, which was named Hoosier Environmental Services at the time, booked 87 projects with Geoff and Bryan managing them all. Staff consisted of an Office Administrator, Sales person, Geoff, Bryan and a field person.
  • December 1993 - President Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States,...
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Promising Futures Thanksgiving Drive

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by Marketing Department

The annual Thanksgiving Drive for our friends at Promising Futures of Central Indiana was a big success! Employees from August Mack donated baby supplies, clothing, and gift cards in order to help support Promising Futures around the holidays.

Elkhart Chamber 2012 Environmental and Safety Conference

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 by Marketing Department

August Mack will be a speaker and booth exhibitor tomorrow at the Elkhart Chamber 2012 Environmental and Safety Conference at the Lerner Crystal Ballroom in Elkhart, Indiana. The August Mack presentation is titled “Updated Toxic Substances Control Act, New Reporting Standards” and will be sure to be an informative session for all who attend.  

Kicking Off Our United Way Campaign!

Friday, October 26, 2012 by August Mack News & Highlights

August Mack Environmental kicked off their annual United Way campaign yesterday with a luncheon at our Indiana office. The other August Mack offices are kicking off their campaigns as well and in Ohio, they had a similar luncheon today. We at August Mack "Live United" and are happy our employees give back to the community through time and monetary support.

Football & BBQ

Thursday, October 25, 2012 by Marketing Department

On a recent weekend, many August Mack Indiana and Ohio employees and their families gathered at a family farm in Nashville, IN for a weekend of camping, football, and good old fun. Employees and their family members participated in outdoor activities, enjoyed evening campfires, and even went to the IU-OSU football game in Bloomington. Thanks to everyone who made it out for the festivities. As you can see from the picture to the left, a great time was had by all. At August Mack we work, we play,...

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Appropriate Control Equipment to Comply with Area Source Boiler MACT Emissions Limits

Monday, October 15, 2012 by Boiler MACT Team

If you determine that your boiler is subject to emissions limits in the Area Source Boiler MACT, control equipment may be necessary to achieve compliance with these limits. The following are viable options for emissions control:

  • Fabric Filter
  • Electrostatic Precipitator
  • Wet PM Scrubber
  • Dry Sorbent
  • Carbon Injection

Blog post submitted by Katie Holcomb from August Mack’s Indianapolis, Indiana office.