SEF Scametatra II

completed

Environmental Review Summary (ERS)Project Name Slovakia - Scametatra IIRegion Central and Southern EuropeSector ManufacturingProject No. 0098121. This project involves the expansion of an existing plant in Poprad, Slovakia to double the capacity of the facility from 350,000 to 700,000 sets per year of molded plastic components. IFC is an investor in the original project, which was approved in May 22, 1998 (Project #8761) and has been completed and implemented in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Facilities consist of plastic injection molding machines, screen printing equipment, a table top assembly line, a maintenance area and a unit for process quality control. Storage will be provided for process raw materials (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene [ABS], polypropylene, nylon) and finished products. As before, the principal customer will be a major manufacturer of durable goods, and the project will continue as a joint venture between Scame Mastaf SpA of Italy and Tatramat a.s. of Slovakia.2. The expansion will employ an additional 55 people (for a total of about 150), and will result in a consolidation of the production facilities under one roof in a new building, with the storage and distribution activities to be located in the adjacent existing facility. This change will help to streamline the materials flow and improve the production area ventilation and lighting levels. Infrastructure services (water, sewer, gas, electricity) will continue to be provided through Tatramat’s systems. Natural gas will be used for workspace heating.3. This is a category B project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The review of this project consisted of appraising technical and environmental information submitted by the project sponsor, and the technical appraisal and site review completed by IFC’s Technical and Environment Department staff. The following potential environmental, health and safety impacts of the project were analyzed:· solid and hazardous waste disposal;· fire protection and emergency response; and· employee training and workplace safety.The sponsor has presented plans to address these issues and demonstrate the proposed project will comply with applicable governmental and World Bank requirements. The information provided about how these potential impacts are addressed in the development of the project is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.4. Wastes from plant operations will include increased amounts of plastic scrap, which will continue be recycled in the process; paper wastes, which will continue to be sold for recycling; and solvents, which will continue to be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. A trash compactor is used to reduce the volume of paper waste before recycling.5. Fire alarms and extinguishing systems will be installed in the new building. To be able to respond to electrical fires, CO2 fire extinguishers will be located in several locations. The nearby firefighting equipment of Tatramat will continue to be available to Scametatra. Fire systems and training will be coordinated with those in use at the Tatramat complex.6. Through installation of improved ventilation systems in the new building, particularly in areas where solvents are being used, workplace air quality will be improved. Initial training of new staff in the proper operation of the facility will be provided. Induction training and refresher courses for plant operation and health and safety will continue to be provided for all employees. All new personnel will be trained in safe working practices and in proper handling of chemicals. Respiratory protection equipment, goggles and gloves will be provided, and employees will be monitored to ensure their proper use, especially on the production lines. The plant will be designed to keep noise levels below 85 dBA at all working places. The facilities health and safety procedures will be coordinated with those in use at Tatramat.7. Based on its review of available information regarding potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, IFC concludes that the proposed project is being designed to meet Government of Slovakia requirements, and World Bank policies, and environmental, health and safety guidelines.8. IFC will monitor Scametatra’s ongoing compliance with World Bank policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating monitoring reports submitted annually to IFC by the sponsor and by conducting periodic site reviews during project supervision.