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Where industrial emissions meet process engineering
DEC serves 25+ established industrial markets with engineered VOC emission control, solvent recovery and Air Pollution Control systems. The industry defines the process context; the actual emission stream determines the treatment architecture. DEC evaluates process conditions, emission characteristics and treatment objectives to identify the appropriate pathway.
25+ markets. One engineering discipline.
DEC combines industry-specific process knowledge with a broad portfolio of environmental technologies. The result is a market model that is broad enough to cover diverse industrial processes, while remaining focused on the actual emission-control problem.
Market sectors & industrial applications
The listed markets can be read through a smaller number of recognizable industrial sectors. This makes the page easier to navigate while preserving the specific industry terminology that engineers, buyers and search systems use to identify applications.
Packaging, Printing & Converting
Solvent-intensive substrate processing, printing, converting and packaging applications.
Coating, Lacquering & Adhesive Applications
Processes where coatings, lacquers, adhesives or surface treatments generate solvent-bearing exhaust streams.
Chemicals & Pharmaceutical
Chemical and pharmaceutical production with demanding VOC, solvent and process-emission requirements.
Energy, Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing
Industrial manufacturing where VOC control, solvent handling and process efficiency are integral to production.
Paper, Nonwoven & Material Processing
Paper, tissue, nonwoven and other material-processing applications with coating, finishing or process-air emissions.
Food, Water & Environmental Applications
Process industries and environmental applications, including food processing and groundwater treatment.
Personal Care & Specialty Consumer Products
Specialized manufacturing where formulation, coating or process emissions require engineered treatment.
Important: these sector groupings are a navigation layer, not a replacement for DEC's detailed market terminology. The detailed market names remain visible below to preserve industry-specific search intent and direct access to available DEC guidance.
What are you trying to control?
VOC & HAP emission control
Capture, treat, recover or destroy volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants from industrial process streams.
Solvent recovery & reuse
Recover valuable solvents from solvent-laden air and evaluate the appropriate regeneration and condensation route.
Industrial air pollution control
Engineer an integrated treatment train around airflow, composition, concentration, temperature, utilities and required outlet performance.
Established industries & markets served
Use the detailed list when you already know your industry or process. Where a dedicated DEC guideline is available, the industry name links directly to the relevant technical resource.
Industry → Process → Emission Stream → Treatment Pathway
Industry classification is the starting context, not the technology decision. DEC links the industrial market to the relevant process and emission source, then evaluates airflow, VOC composition and concentration, temperature, moisture, operating pattern, utilities, treatment objectives and required outlet performance.
The right technology depends on the emission stream
DEC does not treat all industrial emissions alike. The appropriate configuration is selected from process conditions, airflow, VOC composition and concentration, operating constraints, utilities, treatment objectives and required outlet performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions buyers and engineers ask when evaluating industrial VOC emission control.
Which industries does DEC serve?
DEC serves 25+ industrial markets, including flexible packaging, converting, solvent-based lamination, coating, lacquering, nonwoven hygiene products, publication printing, tobacco and banknote currency printing, adhesive tapes, paper plasticization, wall coverings, fine chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, electronics and batteries, solar panels, automotive, paper mills, groundwater treatment, rubber and bitumen, food processing, rendering, energy storage, aerospace and aviation, expandable polystyrene, and cosmetic, beauty and personal care.
How does DEC select an emission-control solution for an industry?
DEC evaluates the actual process and emission stream rather than selecting technology from the industry name alone. Relevant parameters include airflow, VOC composition and concentration, process conditions, utilities, treatment objectives, operating constraints and required outlet performance.
Which DEC technologies are used for industrial VOC emission control?
DEC's portfolio includes SRU™ solvent recovery units, XTO™ thermal oxidizers, XBC™ VOC concentration systems, XSU™ dry and wet scrubbers, XFU™ exhaust filtering units, ERS™ energy recovery solutions, AFO™ flow optimization technologies and other process technologies and services.
Does DEC provide solvent recovery systems for food processing?
Yes. Food processing is one of DEC's listed industrial markets, and DEC also documents solvent recovery applications in food processing, including coffee decaffeination. The appropriate SRU™ process depends on the solvent, airflow, concentration, utilities, regulatory requirements and economics of the application.
Can DEC address applications with different emission streams within the same plant?
Yes. DEC's engineering approach is based on the characteristics and treatment objective of each emission stream. Where a site has different process streams, the appropriate technology or an integrated treatment configuration can be evaluated for each stream.
Where can I find DEC guidance for my specific industry?
Dedicated DEC emission-control guidelines are available for several markets, including converting, flexible packaging, lamination, coating, lacquering, tobacco, banknote printing, adhesive tapes, automotive, aerospace and aviation, EPS, and cosmetics. The linked industries above take you directly to the available guidance.
Are DEC systems standard products or custom-engineered systems?
DEC systems are engineered around the application. System selection and configuration depend on the customer's process requirements, emission characteristics, operating conditions, performance objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
How can I discuss an industrial emission-control project with DEC?
Contact DEC Technical Sales & Applications Engineering with your industry, process description, emission-stream data and treatment objective. DEC can then evaluate the appropriate engineering approach.
