Electronic Precision Specialties Wins 'Metal Finishing Model Shop Award'

The California/EPA Department of Toxic Substances and Control has recognized Electronic Precision Specialties, Inc., with the "Metal Finishing Model Shop Award," only the fourth shop to receive the award.

This award is achieved through implementation of pollution prevention measures, including new technologies and strict compliance with environmental regulation. EPSI is one of only four companies in California to receive this recognition.

The City of Brea, which has been the location of EPSI since 1980, has also chosen to recognize the company for its achievement of 'Model Shop' status and its citizenship in voluntarily preventing pollution by facilitating a cleaner and safer shop.

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