23rd Annual 2023 SAME Kittyhawk Event

ADF was a proud sponsor of the 23rd Annual 2023 SAME Kittyhawk Post Industry Day on Thursday, April 13th. The event brings together government agencies, private companies, and other organizations and attracts hundreds of attendees from across the region. The event featured…

WHY SUSTAINABILITY IS GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

Setting sustainability goals is becoming increasingly popular among many industries. One reason is companies are looking for ways to reduce emissions and reuse energy, water, and waste to grow their bottom lines. Another driving factor is the favorable borrowing terms on sustainability-linked loans (SLL). Billions of dollars are being deployed towards making sustainability a reality. Companies that lower the carbon footprint will attract new investors. The increase in capital comes from strong investor support to back companies with measurable sustainability goals. Our Research As we see more and more companies mapping out sustainability goals, we thought it would be valuable to present our research on some companies in our industry. We’ve compiled a list of sustainability targets set by businesses across several industries. Only a small percentage of S&P…

Hot or cold? Recycle or discharge?—How to Approach Your Process Water Challenge

If your plant generates a substantial amount of liquid waste, or if you use a significant amount of fresh water in your processing facility, you very likely have to deal with wastewater. Wastewater treatment (or pre-treatment) and management can be a major operating cost for manufacturing facilities. An effective approach that combines overall water balance, wastewater treatment, and its discharge temperatures can reduce costs and enhance your sustainability footprint. This article focuses on the how’s and whys of process water and wastewater reduction, showing the ways your company can benefit from an improved system. Why does wastewater reduction matter?…

DHA—Dust Hazard Analysis

Safety regulations can seem like a confusing maze of requirements, with paperwork and standards that can be difficult for businesses to navigate. However, each safety rule has a reason, and failure to comply results not only in unsafe conditions, but possible citations and loss of revenue. One such regulation is NFPA 652, which requires companies to conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis. What is a DHA, why should your company have one, and how can ADF help you? In this article, we’ll examine the ins and outs of the DHA requirement, and what it all means for your business. What is…

ADF Webinars at the 2021 AOCS Oilseeds Industry Conference

ADF is pleased to announce that Matt Williamson, P.E. and Rakesh Patel, P.E. will be featured presenters at this year's AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. For exact times and dates of these webinars, please visit the AOCS website. Matt Williamson,…

Piping 1-2-3: Engineer—Fabricate—Install an innovative 3 step process

Construction is an industry where tradition is king. There’s a set method of doing things, one that’s comfortable and familiar. What if there was a better way? What if new methods could make your job faster, safer, and more efficient?…

Feed Plant Modernization

ADF Engineering modernized a decommissioned pet food facility into a state-of-the-art animal feed premix plant for a multinational supplier.

ADF Welcomes Robin Selhorst

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miamisburg, OH, January 12, 2021 - ADF Engineering Inc. welcomes Robin Selhorst to its team, strengthening the company's growing Construction Management and Design-Build practice. Robin brings twenty-three years of industrial construction management experience in ground-up building of…