The environmental cleanup of the DeLaval site on the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York is nearly complete, but development of the site may be delayed due to market conditions. The DeLaval company manufactured stainless-steel farming equipment for decades. When the company moved on, the site was left contaminated with asbestos, a natural fiber commonly used for industrial purposes that causes mesothelioma, a deadly cancer. Asbestos cleanup is a painstaking and costly process because it is strictly regulated in order to protect public health.