Founded in 2005, Dayton-based AFS Technology designs, builds and installs automated whole-tire fuel and handling systems for cement kilns and other energy-intensive operations. Its engineers bring more than 30 years of industry experience to customized systems that help plants use scrap tires and other waste-derived fuels, with equipment fabricated and tested through its TierOne Manufacturing facility in Ansonia, Ohio. AFS has delivered projects internationally, including installations in South Africa, Romania and Canada.
Stanton SystemsFounded in 1986, Stanton Systems manufactures automated tire and wheel wash systems for trucks, heavy equipment and military vehicles, building its first commercial tire wash for a landfill in 1987. The eastern Pennsylvania manufacturer fabricates and assembles its systems in-house with American-made components, and its work remains focused exclusively on removing mud from tires and undercarriages before vehicles leave industrial and construction sites. Stanton backs its systems with a five-year warranty.IVYLAND, PA
AFS Energy SystemsOperating in renewable energy since 1990, AFS Energy Systems is a Lemoyne-based biomass specialist whose founding members bring more than 80 years of combined industry experience. The company has installed more than 150 biomass systems across the United States and Canada, serving industrial and commercial customers with engineered energy systems built around their specific facilities and fuel supplies.LEMOYNE, PA
RUF Briquetting SystemsWith a German parent company that has manufactured briquetting systems for more than 50 years, RUF Briquetting Systems has served North American industry from its Ohio operation since 2008. The company builds equipment that helps industrial manufacturers and processors reclaim value from production waste, with more than 300 customers supported to date. Its North American team also provides testing, engineering and factory-trained service around each installation.ELYRIA, OH
UMD Automated SystemsFounded in 1996, Fredericktown’s UMD Automated Systems designs, manufactures, and installs modular conveyor and material-handling systems for industrial operations. Its experience is especially deep in tire and rubber manufacturing and Tier 1 automotive, while its engineers also develop adaptable systems for distribution and other industries. UMD performs nearly all services in-house and makes custom rollers and bearings alongside complete systems, with designs intended to simplify maintenance and accommodate future changes.FREDERICKTOWN, OH