EPA TRI Facility · Furniture

Penco Products Inc

Hamilton, NC · Parent: Imc

Total releases
247 lbs
Chemicals reported
2
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Penco Products Inc has reported 247 lbs of toxic releases across 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Furniture 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.

#15,618 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Penco Products Inc files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 337215 (Furniture). Across 4 years of records spanning 2019–2022, the site has disclosed 247 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 2 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 247 lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2022, reported totals decreased by 28% - from 60 lbs to 43 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Imc.

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 Penco Products Inc has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Furniture
NAICS Code
337215
Total Releases
247 lbs
Chemicals Reported
2
Latest Report Year
2022

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Total reported releases
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Chemicals reported
Penco Products Inc
2
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4

50% 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 Penco Products Inc releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 247 lbs.

Off-site Transfers 247 lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2022, total releases decreased by 28% (60 lbs to 43 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Penco Products Inc - 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 60 lbs 2
2020 101 lbs 2
2021 43 lbs 2
2022 43 lbs 1

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2022). 1 of 2 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Manganese 240 lbs -
Nickel 7 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
35.9344, -77.2003
ZIP Code
27840
EPA Facility ID
27840PNCPR131PE

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 Penco Products Inc release?
Penco Products Inc has reported releases of 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 247 lbs. 1 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Penco Products Inc in?
Penco Products Inc is classified under the "Furniture" industry (NAICS code 337215), located in Hamilton, NC.
How long has Penco Products Inc reported to the TRI?
Penco Products Inc has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 4 years, from 2019 to 2022.
How does Penco Products Inc release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Penco Products Inc is off-site transfers, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (247 lbs).
Are emissions from Penco Products Inc increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2022, total releases decreased by 28%, from 60 lbs to 43 lbs.
Is Penco Products Inc 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.
Does Penco Products Inc release carcinogens?
Yes, Penco Products Inc reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #15,618 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Penco Products Inc. 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.