Business View Magazine | June 2022

55 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 6 our R&D furnaces and investing in technology to support our customers,” Good reports. “For instance, our typical customers understand our equipment and how it works and operates. A newer breed is emerging with concepts or ideas, yet they do not know much about the furnaces and how they operate. This customer class is looking for more from us, which is a benefit because we have always provided customized furnaces for our customers to meet their needs and develop the products they want. Because of this, we are well suited to take those ideas and find a path forward for them to develop materials. A culture of innovation and a willingness to try new things keeps us at the forefront of the market, cementing our leadership position and opening up more opportunities to expand.” The U.S. is currently working towards mainstreaming the green economy, and many industries are gradually adjusting to a new world built on sustainability. However, for Retech Systems, going green is not as simple as switching the facility to solar power. As Good explains, “Furnaces are high electric, so there’s not a lot we can do from a green perspective. Our focus is instead on how we can collaborate with our customers to help transition other parts of the economy to the green economy.” The company is achieving this by collaborating with customers in the solar, battery, and energy storage sectors to create new products to support the transition to a green economy. They also have customers who want to reduce their carbon footprint by working with more sustainable metals, another way of going green. Besides supporting the green economy, Retech Systems also works with local universities and polytechnics to promote skilled trades and support students pursuing these careers. “We have reserved internship slots for students from some schools we partner with,” says Good. “They come and get first-hand experience working in RETECH SYSTEMS