EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow

Glasgow, KY

Total releases
455.3K lbs
Chemicals reported
5
Latest report
2023
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow has reported 455.3K lbs of toxic releases across 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 100% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#2,062 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336340 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 455.3K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 5 distinct chemicals.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 454.9K lbs (99.9% of total volume), followed by air releases at 0.1%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 37% - from 145.0K lbs to 90.8K lbs.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336340
Total Releases
455.3K lbs
Chemicals Reported
5
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow
455.3K lbs
North American Stainless
35.2M lbs

99% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow
5
North American Stainless
15

67% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 455.3K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 454.9K lbs (99.9%)
Air Releases 395 lbs (0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 37% (145.0K lbs to 90.8K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 145.0K lbs 4
2020 72.1K lbs 3
2021 55.7K lbs 3
2022 91.8K lbs 3
2023 90.8K lbs 3

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Copper 405.9K lbs -
Zinc (fume or dust) 24.6K lbs -
Zinc compounds 19.8K lbs -
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 3.8K lbs -
Antimony compounds 1.2K lbs -

Location

Coordinates
36.9947, -85.9586
ZIP Code
42141
EPA Facility ID
42141MKBRK1765C

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow release?
Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow has reported releases of 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 455.3K lbs.
What industry is Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow in?
Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336340), located in Glasgow, KY.
How long has Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow reported to the TRI?
Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow is off-site transfers, accounting for 99.9% of total releases (454.9K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (0.1%).
Are emissions from Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 37%, from 145.0K lbs to 90.8K lbs.
Is Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

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  • This facility ranks #2,062 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Akebono Brake Corp-Glasgow. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.