Karen D. Hamel

New Pig Corporation

Karen D. Hamel is technical education manager for New Pig Corporation of Tipton, PA. In 1985, New Pig invented the first contained absorbent, the Original PIG Absorbent Sock, changing leak and spill management. The company has grown to be a multi-channel, multi-brand supplier of innovative liquid management solutions to industrial, institutional and fleet facilities in more than 40 countries, with products, services and technical expertise to help keep workplaces clean and safe.

Shop Equipment

Spill containment and clean up

Karen D. Hamel

March 10, 2016

Guidelines for containing and cleaning up spills in the shop.

Awareness of the regulations surrounding the use of hazardous substances, and training technicians how to handle them, helps protect shop personnel and the environment.

Shop Management

Tips for Selecting Spill Kits and Absorbents

Karen D. Hamel

April 16, 2014

Tips for Selecting Spill Kits and Absorbents

Shop Equipment

Guest Editorial: Small Changes Matter

June 9, 2010

Especially when greening shops