PDC Hydrogen Compression System

About PDC Machines
A Diaphragm Compressors and Commercial / Home Hydrogen Fueling Station Manufacturing Company

Driving the Hydrogen Revolution

At PDC Machines, our mission is to lead the world’s transition to clean energy. We provide cutting-edge hydrogen gas compression technology that enables consumers, industries and companies to abandon gasoline engines in favor of zero-emission fuel cells.

PDC’s market-leading compressors have been the preferred choice of industrial gas companies for over 40 years. Today we are a key supplier of state-of-the-art solutions to renewable energy companies.

Our purpose is to have a positive lasting impact on the world. And we’re making it happen – for our community, for our planet, and for generations to come.

Products

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Diaphragm Compressors

PDC Machines is the world leader in diaphragm compressor technology. Our triple-layer diaphragm compressors are the preferred choice for applications that require leak-tight or high-purity gas compression. Our compressors are found in virtually every industry worldwide. These include, but are not limited to, the specialty gas, oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, research, and renewable energy industries. For hydrogen as a vehicle energy source, we offer an extensive line of compressors to meet an array of mobility applications, including passenger vehicles, buses, material-handling vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. For the hydrogen power industry, we offer compressors for energy storage applications. Our compressors are trusted worldwide, in 56 countries across five continents, as a leading brand for applications from industrial to decarbonization. Learn more

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SimpleFuel™ Refueling System

SimpleFuel™ is our small footprint hydrogen refueling station for home or commercial use. This hydrogen refueler “in a box” includes an electrolyzer, purification system, diaphragm compressor, gas storage and integrated dispenser. SimpleFuel™ enables fuel cell vehicle refueling without the typical very large station footprint, enabling the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure to support hydrogen adoption. SimpleFuel™ includes hydrogen production up to 20 kg/day. As such, SimpleFuel™ can support small fleets of light-duty vehicles and/or forklift trucks. Learn more

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Hydrogen Fueling Stations

PDC provides turnkey Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) for hydrogen vehicles. Our refueling stations include compression, storage, chilling, dispensing, safety controls and factory certification. The components are selected from standard building blocks to meet fleet requirements. PDC’s HRS designs are flexible and modular – allowing our HRS to easily adapt to increased capacity as a vehicle fleet grows in the future. Learn more

Company Leadership

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Kareem Afzal

Executive Chairman

Kareem Afzal is Executive Chairman of PDC Machines, having been with the company for over 24 years, and is the Chair of the Afzal Family Foundation. Kareem is dedicated to making PDC one of the world’s premiere hydrogen companies, and through the business, is committed to helping build a green energy economy for a thriving future. Under Kareem’s leadership, PDC has grown from a local company to a fully international one. Joining Arcline Investment Management’s portfolio has supported the expansion to true scale, while still maintaining PDC’s family ownership and loyalty to its employees and local community.

When he gets a spare moment, Kareem is an avid distance runner and Philadelphia Eagles fan.

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Kareem Afzal is Executive Chairman of PDC Machines, having been with the company for over 24 years, and is the Chair of the Afzal Family Foundation. Kareem is dedicated to making PDC one of the world’s premiere hydrogen companies, and through the business, is committed to helping build a green energy economy for a thriving future. Under Kareem’s leadership, PDC has grown from a local company to a fully international one. Joining Arcline Investment Management’s portfolio has supported the expansion to true scale, while still maintaining PDC’s family ownership and loyalty to its employees and local community.

When he gets a spare moment, Kareem is an avid distance runner and Philadelphia Eagles fan.

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Bree McQuillan

Chief Executive Officer

Bree McQuillan joins PDC Machines with 20 years of experience with global manufacturing companies in the aerospace, automotive, HVAC and industrial markets. She has held various executive leadership positions across sales, customer service, marketing, strategy, product management, engineering and operations. She has successfully developed and transformed organizations to become proactive solution providers focused on uptime reliability and superior customer service. Bree holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University.

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Bree McQuillan joins PDC Machines with 20 years of experience with global manufacturing companies in the aerospace, automotive, HVAC and industrial markets. She has held various executive leadership positions across sales, customer service, marketing, strategy, product management, engineering and operations. She has successfully developed and transformed organizations to become proactive solution providers focused on uptime reliability and superior customer service. Bree holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University.

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Jon Fisher

Chief Financial Officer

Jon is an experienced finance executive with leadership roles in the manufacturing industry over the past decade. He is skilled in financial accounting and reporting, treasury and cost management, system integration, and process implementation. He also has a long track record of building high performance teams, driving improvement, team building, and people development.

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Jon is an experienced finance executive with leadership roles in the manufacturing industry over the past decade. He is skilled in financial accounting and reporting, treasury and cost management, system integration, and process implementation. He also has a long track record of building high performance teams, driving improvement, team building, and people development.

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Mike Ciotti

Senior VP of Product

Michael joined PDC after 25 years in the industrial gas industry serving various engineering and management roles with global responsibility. During that time, he spent the last 18 years developing projects and designing hydrogen fueling stations for material handling, light duty, and heavy duty vehicles, for which PDC products played an integral role. He brings extensive knowledge about the growing market for a diversity of solutions to fuel zero emissions vehicles, and valuable experience within the hydrogen energy ecosystem. Michael is a Drexel University graduate with a BS in Materials Science and Engineering is active in the development of NFPA and CGA codes and standards for the safe use of hydrogen.

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Michael joined PDC after 25 years in the industrial gas industry serving various engineering and management roles with global responsibility. During that time, he spent the last 18 years developing projects and designing hydrogen fueling stations for material handling, light duty, and heavy duty vehicles, for which PDC products played an integral role. He brings extensive knowledge about the growing market for a diversity of solutions to fuel zero emissions vehicles, and valuable experience within the hydrogen energy ecosystem. Michael is a Drexel University graduate with a BS in Materials Science and Engineering is active in the development of NFPA and CGA codes and standards for the safe use of hydrogen.

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Rick Pollick

VP of Engineering

Rick joined PDC Machines in 2022 and brings over 30 years of experience in engineering and business leadership roles in various industries, including sealless pumps for Naval Nuclear equipment, robotics for DOE applications, high speed precision assembly equipment, aircraft countermeasures, and gas bearings used in high-speed rotating equipment. With a passion for developing new products, and as a named inventor on 19 patents, Rick has led engineering teams by fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Rick is a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S in Mechanical Engineering, and also has an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Rick joined PDC Machines in 2022 and brings over 30 years of experience in engineering and business leadership roles in various industries, including sealless pumps for Naval Nuclear equipment, robotics for DOE applications, high speed precision assembly equipment, aircraft countermeasures, and gas bearings used in high-speed rotating equipment. With a passion for developing new products, and as a named inventor on 19 patents, Rick has led engineering teams by fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Rick is a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S in Mechanical Engineering, and also has an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Darren Prosser

Director of Global Sales

Darren joined PDC Machines in 2024, bringing along 27+ years of experience that spans leadership roles in engineering, manufacturing, sales and service. He is a results-driven leader with a proven track record for improving workflow efficiencies, developing productive customer-oriented processes, and fostering sustainable business growth. Throughout his career, Darren has worked with various types of rotating equipment and turbo-machinery from both an engineering and commercial vantage points. He has extensive business planning expertise with experience across various disciplines, including P&L and Cost-center management, proposal and commercial management, strategy development, goal and metric setting, and acquisitions.

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Darren joined PDC Machines in 2024, bringing along 27+ years of experience that spans leadership roles in engineering, manufacturing, sales and service. He is a results-driven leader with a proven track record for improving workflow efficiencies, developing productive customer-oriented processes, and fostering sustainable business growth. Throughout his career, Darren has worked with various types of rotating equipment and turbo-machinery from both an engineering and commercial vantage points. He has extensive business planning expertise with experience across various disciplines, including P&L and Cost-center management, proposal and commercial management, strategy development, goal and metric setting, and acquisitions.

Regional Office Managers

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Jason Chow

Jason Chow established the PDC Shanghai office in November 2015. Jason previously worked for Gardner Denver as a Sales Manager and CompAir as a Sales Engineer. Jason brings over eleven years’ experience in the compression industry handling reciprocating, screw air and now diaphragm compressors at PDC. He has worked closely with customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, specialty gas, and alternative energy industries plus others.

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Jason Chow established the PDC Shanghai office in November 2015. Jason previously worked for Gardner Denver as a Sales Manager and CompAir as a Sales Engineer. Jason brings over eleven years’ experience in the compression industry handling reciprocating, screw air and now diaphragm compressors at PDC. He has worked closely with customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, specialty gas, and alternative energy industries plus others.

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Musoon (Mason) Lee

Mason Lee graduated from Yonsei University in 1980 with a degree in electrical engineering. He established PDC’s office in Korea in 2018. Mason previously worked for over 15 years in Korea as a representative for PPI in sales and service for diaphragm compression systems. Mason worked closely with customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, specialty gas, and alternative energy industries as well as others.

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Mason Lee graduated from Yonsei University in 1980 with a degree in electrical engineering. He established PDC’s office in Korea in 2018. Mason previously worked for over 15 years in Korea as a representative for PPI in sales and service for diaphragm compression systems. Mason worked closely with customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, specialty gas, and alternative energy industries as well as others.

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Mario Otsuka

Mario Otsuka has proven experience in business development, and in launching compressor manufacturing organizations and growing them to scale. He is a dedicated leader, driving the global aftermarket business to maximize engineering support for compressors and industrial machines. Mario works directly with local Japanese Stakeholders, including HRS operators and suppliers, to establish long-term relationships and garner mutually beneficial partnerships.

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Mario Otsuka has proven experience in business development, and in launching compressor manufacturing organizations and growing them to scale. He is a dedicated leader, driving the global aftermarket business to maximize engineering support for compressors and industrial machines. Mario works directly with local Japanese Stakeholders, including HRS operators and suppliers, to establish long-term relationships and garner mutually beneficial partnerships.

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Timothy Meyers

Tim Meyers has recently joined PDC as the country manager for Australia. Tim has over 11 years experience in sales and business development in the power industry with MAN Energy Solutions.  He lived and worked in Germany for 10 years before returning to Australia in 2018.   He has worked on power plant projects on every continent, including 4 years as the sales manager for the Caribbean.  Before entering the power industry, Tim had over 4 years in the oil & gas, pipeline and manufacturing industries.

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Tim Meyers has recently joined PDC as the country manager for Australia. Tim has over 11 years experience in sales and business development in the power industry with MAN Energy Solutions.  He lived and worked in Germany for 10 years before returning to Australia in 2018.   He has worked on power plant projects on every continent, including 4 years as the sales manager for the Caribbean.  Before entering the power industry, Tim had over 4 years in the oil & gas, pipeline and manufacturing industries.

Advisory Board

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Claire Johnson

Claire Johnson is the managing director of a hydrogen focused consultancy, Hydrolytics, which assists public and private sector organizations to navigate Australia’s emerging hydrogen sector through strategy, government relations, communications, and project development. Claire specializes in hydrogen mobility, working with automotive clients including Hyundai, Hyzon and Toyota to grow and develop a market for fuel cell electric vehicles. Claire was previously the inaugural CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council, Australia’s peak industry body for hydrogen, where she built the organization from the ground up into the leading voice for hydrogen in the country. She was first introduced to hydrogen while working for Toyota Australia, leading the industry engagement program for the introduction of the Toyota Mirai. Claire continues to be a passionate advocate for the hydrogen economy and the role of zero emission transport in achieving a sustainable future for Australia.
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Claire Johnson

Claire Johnson is the managing director of a hydrogen focused consultancy, Hydrolytics, which assists public and private sector organizations to navigate Australia’s emerging hydrogen sector through strategy, government relations, communications, and project development. Claire specializes in hydrogen mobility, working with automotive clients including Hyundai, Hyzon and Toyota to grow and develop a market for fuel cell electric vehicles.

Claire was previously the inaugural CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council, Australia’s peak industry body for hydrogen, where she built the organization from the ground up into the leading voice for hydrogen in the country. She was first introduced to hydrogen while working for Toyota Australia, leading the industry engagement program for the introduction of the Toyota Mirai. Claire continues to be a passionate advocate for the hydrogen economy and the role of zero emission transport in achieving a sustainable future for Australia.

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Sakib Khan

Dr Sakib Khan is a senior management professional with over two decades of experience in the global hydrogen, fuel cell, clean energy, e-mobility, and telecommunications industries. Over his career, he has worked with some of the leading organisations in these industries globally and advised governments. In addition, he has a strong emerging market focus, particularly in Africa. Sakib was responsible for the first fuel cell installations in real-world applications in South Africa, including healthcare, water monitoring and energy provision. Because of this experience, he was invited to be part of the core planning team that developed South Africa’s first hydrogen and fuel cell strategy. Sakib holds a BSc (Hons) in chemistry, medicinal chemistry and chemical technology (UK) and his doctorate research focussed on investigating fuel cell electrolyte materials using computational modelling techniques (UK). Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sakib heads up Enerleq, a consultancy he founded with a strong focus on developing the hydrogen economy throughout the continent.
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Sakib Khan

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Sakib Khan

Dr Sakib Khan is a senior management professional with over two decades of experience in the global hydrogen, fuel cell, clean energy, e-mobility, and telecommunications industries. Over his career, he has worked with some of the leading organisations in these industries globally and advised governments. In addition, he has a strong emerging market focus, particularly in Africa. Sakib was responsible for the first fuel cell installations in real-world applications in South Africa, including healthcare, water monitoring and energy provision. Because of this experience, he was invited to be part of the core planning team that developed South Africa’s first hydrogen and fuel cell strategy. Sakib holds a BSc (Hons) in chemistry, medicinal chemistry and chemical technology (UK) and his doctorate research focussed on investigating fuel cell electrolyte materials using computational modelling techniques (UK). Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sakib heads up Enerleq, a consultancy he founded with a strong focus on developing the hydrogen economy throughout the continent.

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Morry Markowitz

Morry Markowitz is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association. Utilizing his extensive government relations and communications background, Mr. Markowitz led the association’s outreach efforts both in our nation’s capital and across the country. Mr. Markowitz has wide-ranging expertise in the energy and automotive fields, as well as over twenty years of senior-level association management experience. Mr. Markowitz has served on the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC), as well as the U.S. Department of Commerce Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar. Prior to coming to the FCHEA, Mr. Markowitz was the Group Director of External Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Before his work at EEI, he served as Vice President of Public Affairs with the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers. Mr. Markowitz has worked on Capitol Hill, as well as the Executive Branch of government. He is a graduate of the George Washington University and has a law degree from George Mason University School of Law.
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Morry Markowitz

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Morry Markowitz

Morry Markowitz is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association. Utilizing his extensive government relations and communications background, Mr. Markowitz led the association’s outreach efforts both in our nation’s capital and across the country. Mr. Markowitz has wide-ranging expertise in the energy and automotive fields, as well as over twenty years of senior-level association management experience.

Mr. Markowitz has served on the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC), as well as the U.S. Department of Commerce Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar. Prior to coming to the FCHEA, Mr. Markowitz was the Group Director of External Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Before his work at EEI, he served as Vice President of Public Affairs with the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers. Mr. Markowitz has worked on Capitol Hill, as well as the Executive Branch of government. He is a graduate of the George Washington University and has a law degree from George Mason University School of Law.

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Camilo Uribe

Camilo Uribe is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in global energy companies, in disciplines such as operations, asset management, and structured development. He is passionate about offering strategic advice, fostering a culture of ethics and compliance, and leading the C-suite and staff to effectively meet goals. In 2021, Mr. Uribe co-founded the Colombian Hydrogen Association and was elected President & Chairman of the Board and later at Glasgow’s COP-26 he signed a public-private multiregional agreement to accelerate the development of H₂ technologies in numerous Latin American countries. Mr. Uribe currently serves as President & CEO of ENGIE Colombia and is responsible for defining and executing the corporate vision and strategy, establishing the company’s direction, and steering short and long-term profitability and growth via the development and execution of projects in renewable energies, green hydrogen, gas transportation and power transmission.
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Camilo Uribe

Camilo Uribe is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in global energy companies, in disciplines such as operations, asset management, and structured development. He is passionate about offering strategic advice, fostering a culture of ethics and compliance, and leading the C-suite and staff to effectively meet goals.

In 2021, Mr. Uribe co-founded the Colombian Hydrogen Association and was elected President & Chairman of the Board and later at Glasgow’s COP-26 he signed a public-private multiregional agreement to accelerate the development of H₂ technologies in numerous Latin American countries. Mr. Uribe currently serves as President & CEO of ENGIE Colombia and is responsible for defining and executing the corporate vision and strategy, establishing the company’s direction, and steering short and long-term profitability and growth via the development and execution of projects in renewable energies, green hydrogen, gas transportation and power transmission.

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Our Global Presence

World Map of PDC Offices
Americas
Darren Prosser

PDC Machines, Inc.

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30 Fretz Road
Souderton, PA 18964, USA
Phone: 215-443-9442
info@pdcmachines.com

Contact: Darren Prosser
Director of Global Sales
Phone: +1 (484) 269-4211

China
Jason Chow

PDC Machines (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

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Contact:  Jason Chow
Room 206, Building 1,
200 Sanmen Rd,
Yangpu District, Shanghai, China 200433
TEL & FAX: +86 21 3118 6182
China@pdcmachines.com

Europe
Darren Prosser

PDC Machines GmbH – Europe

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Contact: Darren Prosser
Leopoldstrasse 244
80807 München, Germany
Phone: +49 89 208 039 296
Europe@pdcmachines.com

Japan
Mario Otsuka

PDC Machines – Japan KRP NEXT 3rd floor Bldg#4 93 Chudoji-Awatacho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8815 Japan

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Contact: Mario Otsuka
Phone: +81-90-5131-1783
Japan@pdcmachines.com

South Korea
Mason Lee

PDC Machines – South Korea
A2110-4 Smart Valley, 30, Songdomirae-ro
Yeonsu-gu Incheon, 21990 Korea

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Contact: Mason Lee(이무순)/Area Support Manager
Phone: +82-10-2521-1632
S.korea@pdcmachines.com

Australia and Oceania
Timothy Meyers

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Phone: +61 459 204 598
Email: Australia@pdcmachines.com

Africa
Sakib Khan

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Contact: Dr. Sakib Khan
PDC Machines, c/o Enerleq
CubeWS
205 Rivonia Road
Morningside, Sandton, 2057, South Africa
Phone: +27 10 141 0021
Africa@pdcmachines.com

Other Countries
Darren Prosser

PDC Machines, Inc.

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30 Fretz Road
Souderton, PA 18964, USA
info@pdcmachines.com

Contact: Darren Prosser
Director of Global Sales
Phone: +1 (484) 269-4211

History, Innovation and Awards

1977

PDC Machines is founded by Sy Afzal after immigrating from India. The scale was small – a literal working-out-of-your-garage operation.

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1985

PDC opens its first manufacturing facility in Warminster, PA.

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1999

A critical year for PDC’s future – the beginning of hydrogen refueling projects.

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2000s

Multiple Expansions

2011

PDC completes and opens its second plant building, more than doubling manufacturing capacity.

2012

DEKRA ISO Certification

2015

PDC opens its first office in China, in Shanghai.

Shanghai China

First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes PDC for its work with the Joining Forces Initiative to hire returning military veterans.

First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes PDC

2017

PDC opens its first office in South Korea.

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PDC receives an award from the Department of Energy for its cutting-edge Simple Fuel appliance.

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2018

PDC opens its third plant, again dramatically increasing manufacturing capability.

2019

PDC attains the Export Award and opens its first Japan office, marking the start of PDC GK.

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2020

PDC opens its first European office, GmbH in Germany.

2021

Recapitalization under Arcline Investment Management

2022

PDC continues to expand, opening a massive new facility in Souderton, PA, and pushing the world towards a green hydrogen future.
PDC continues to expand also in Europe, opening a new workshop in Munich, Germany.

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Events and Conferences

PDC Machines will be attending the following conferences as an exhibitor. We invite you to visit our booth to learn more about our diaphragm gas compression, SimpleFuel™, packaging capabilities and to discuss any projects you may have. We look forward to seeing you there.

News

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Press Release
∙ May 6, 2024
PDC Machines & KPCL Enter Agreement for Hydrogen Compression in India
PDC Machines, a global supplier of diaphragm compression systems and hydrogen compressors for hydrogen refueling stations, has entered into an agreement with Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL). prominent in the air, refrigeration and gas compression business in India, to offer diaphragm compressors for various industries and applications throughout India.

The agreement was executed in response to emerging hydrogen compression opportunities in India, where focus has been shifting steadily towards hydrogen for its decarbonization potential. Major government investment in green hydrogen is expected to continue in India through the rest of this decade. Click here to read full article

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Press Release
∙ September 25, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station
The PDC Machines company demonstrated how to refuel their hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 22, 2023

A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region, click here to read the full article

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Press Release
∙ May 30, 2023
Philadelphia Area Hydrogen Company Attends G7 Conference
PDC Machines recently attended the G7 political forum, a prestigious invite for the US based manufacturer Hiroshima, Japan – The G7 political forum recently came to a close, marking the 49th summit of the landmark intragovernmental conference. Among the attendees was Philadelphia-based manufacturing company PDC Machines. A mid-size company with branches across the world, PDC exhibited at the G7 alongside mainstay Japanese companies introducing hydrogen-related products that contribute to worldwide decarbonization.

 

Specifically, PDC exhibited SimpleFuel, an all-in-one small-scale hydrogen refueling station that fuels PDC’s vision for today, and that vision is a huge part of why they were invited to the G7: decarbonization through hydrogen.

 

In Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has established a subsidy program to promote the installation of hydrogen supply facilities for fuel-cell vehicles, and from FY2022, the subsidy program has been extended to include small-scale hydrogen supply facilities such as SimpleFuel. In support of this program, PDC has received orders from Japanese customers for five locations in Japan, and installation is underway.

 

Compared to wind or solar, hydrogen is a relative newcomer to the green energy stage, but its increased capacity for scale and the urgency of the climate crisis have both brought additional attention to hydrogen as an energy carrier. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the US, passed in Summer 2022, promises to invest $1.5 billion in hydrogen over the next four years.

 

It’s with this backdrop that PDC was invited to the G7.

 

“It was a terrific honor to receive the invite,” said PDC’s Executive Chariman Kareem Afzal. “At PDC, we view hydrogen as one of the keys to creating a sustainable future for generations to come, and we think it’s important for nations around the world, especially the member nations of the G7, to seriously consider a buildout of hydrogen infrastructure. With hydrogen, we have an extremely dense energy carrier with the capacity to scale, making it suited to applications that wind or solar might not be.”

 

The Executive Chairman also remarked on its role in the Philadelphia metro area.

 

“Being able to attend such a prestigious conference as a manufacturing company based in the Philadelphia area was also quite an honor. Aside from decarbonization, we view hydrogen as a terrific way to revive US manufacturing power and provide clean, well-paying jobs to a large number of people.”

 

About PDC

 

PDC Machines is a world leader and innovator in the design and manufacturing of high-pressure diaphragm compression systems. They are the leading supplier of hydrogen compressors used in hydrogen energy applications worldwide.

 

PDC serves the hydrogen, compressor, and industrial gas markets. Worldwide, PDC’s installations represent the cutting edge of the hydrogen industry, serving organizations from government to professional sports and universities.

 

PDC is headquartered in Souderton, PA with additional locations in high-growth hydrogen energy markets including China, Japan, South Korea and the European Union. Founded in 1977 by Sy Afzal, PDC was added to the Arcline Investment Management portfolio in mid 2021.

 

Diversity, engagement, and inclusion remain at the center of our values. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. At PDC, we devote resources and attention toward engagement, retention, and promotion of the incredible talent we have. The future of our work must be inclusive, and during this unprecedented time when people are facing more challenges than ever before, PDC Machines provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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Press Release
∙ August 26, 2022
Hynion forms partnership with PDC Machines
Hynion has selected PDC Machines as supplier of compressors for new hydrogen filling stations Hynion will build in Västerås and Jönköping in Sweden. The stations represent a new generation with a refueling capacity of dozens of trucks per day, necessitating powerful and robust compressors, which PDC Machines will provide. The stations will deliver hydrogen at both 35 and 70 MPa for light and heavy-duty vehicles.

“We see this partnership as the start of an ambitious, long-term collaboration”, says Ulf Hafseld, CEO of Hynion. “Good dialogue, good products, and good service are important to us. The stations must deliver around the clock, and reliable compressors are indeed critical in this respect”.

The owner of PDC, Kareem Afzal, and Managing Director for the European region, Richard Kennett, both expressed their gratitude for the start of an important, longstanding collaboration with Hynion. “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Hynion and support its vision for a network of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen refueling stations in the Region of North Europe (REN). Our advanced hydrogen compression technology, coupled with Hynion’s unrivalled experience in compressed gases and dispensing, will create a reliable, robust, and cost-effective hydrogen refueling solution,” says Kareem Afzal, CEO of PDC Machines.

The delivery will consist of two powerful compressors for each station, which enable the stations to deliver continuously to trucks and cars that arrive at the stations. The stations will be in operation by Q4, 2023.

 

Contact info:

Slavica Duric: Managing Director Hynion Sverige AB +46 73-072 60 76, sd@hynion.com

Ulf Hafseld, Managing Director Hynion AS: +47 908 94 153, uh@hynion.com

Danny Vagnoni, Corporate Communication PDC Machines:  d.vagnoni@pdcmachines.com

 

About Hynion

Hynion designs, builds and operates hydrogen stations in and around the largest cities in Scandinavia. The company builds on experiences from the last 20 years, including with world leaders projects such as HyNor, CUTE, Utsira wind / hydrogen, CEP Berlin, SHHP, NewBusFuel and H2ME to name a few. The management of the company also has extensive experience in establishment and operation of start-up companies, as well as years of experience from the car industry.

https://www.hynion.com

 

About PDC Machines

PDC Machines is a world leader and innovator in the design and manufacturing of high-pressure diaphragm compression systems. PDC serves the hydrogen, compressor, and industrial gas markets. Worldwide, PDC’s installations represent the cutting edge of the hydrogen industry, serving organizations from government to professional sports and universities. PDC Machines work closely with its customers from design phase to commissioning.

https://www.pdcmachines.com

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Press Release
∙ August 17, 2022
PDC Machines responds to the Inflation Reduction Act
The Biden administration signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, promising a suite of climate protections and investments in clean energy. Among these promises is a commitment to H2 energy and fuel cell electric vehicles, creating high-quality jobs and accelerating the decarbonization of the U.S. economy from industry to mobility.

“The Inflation Reduction Act is a watershed piece of legislation,” said PDC Machines CEO Kareem Afzal. “This bill addresses two points of anxiety for Americans at once: the creation of high-quality jobs and the role of climate change in their daily lives. We can supercharge economic growth with jobs in the hydrogen sector while decarbonizing the U.S. economy, which the IPCC reports needs to be at net-zero by 2050 to avoid the worst scenario.”

“Hydrogen is one of the fastest growing technological sectors in green energy, and with this bill is poised to explode in size and viability. PDC Machines intends to be the tip of the spear in hydrogen with our industry-leading technologies and world-class workforce.”

The Inflation Reduction Act introduces a 10-yr tax credit for clean H2 and H2 energy storage, revises the clean vehicle credit to include H2 fuel-cell vehicles, and expands the clean energy station tax credit, among other investments in clean energy.

About PDC Machines

PDC Machines is a world leader and innovator in the design and manufacturing of high-pressure diaphragm compression systems. They are the leading supplier of hydrogen compressors used in hydrogen energy applications worldwide.

PDC serves the hydrogen, compressor, and industrial gas markets. Worldwide, PDC’s installations represent the cutting edge of the hydrogen industry, serving organizations from government to professional sports and universities.

Speaking at National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dayplay
Press Release
∙ October 6, 2021
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day in Pennsylvania
Watch the video of Representative Schroeder’s comments on the House Floor.
SimpleFuel Hydrogen Fueling Station
Press Release
∙ August 25, 2021
PDC Machines and Ivys Energy Solutions are collaborating with Australian partner ENGV to deliver a SimpleFuelFast at CSIRO’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub in Melbourne
PDC Machines and Ivys Energy Solutions are collaborating with Australian partner ENGV to deliver a SimpleFuelFast at CSIRO’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub in Melbourne. PDC and Ivys jointly design and manufacture equipment solutions for the hydrogen market. ENGV, our local Australian partner based in Melbourne, will provide the local integration, installation, and ongoing operational services for the station.

A SimpleFuelFast station enables quicker adoption of zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) by providing communities, businesses, and fleet operators a convenient hydrogen fueling option. It is an all-in-one solution customized for CSIRO to include 20 kg/day production through PEM electrolysis, compression, cascade storage up to 1000 bar, chilling for fast fills, 700 bar dispensing, controls, safeties, and factory certification. The refueling station is a key milestone for CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission as it to supports Australia’s clean hydrogen industry development.

“The goal of CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission is to support the vision of a clean and competitive hydrogen industry for Australia. We will do this by delivering research, development, and demonstration partnerships which help make Australia’s hydrogen markets a reality. We are excited to be working with ENGV, PDC Machines, and IVYS Energy Solutions to establish this hydrogen refueling system as a “real world” hydrogen technology demonstration as part of our Victorian Hydrogen Hub initiative with Swinburne University,” said Dr Patrick Hartley, Leader of CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission.

CSIRO’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub in Melbourne model photo

“SimpleFuelFast is the most cost-effective, compact station on the market and offers all stages of hydrogen fueling from onsite production to fast-fill dispensing. This station complements the roll-out of large station networks to ensure hydrogen availability that is critical for large-scale adoption of fuel cell vehicles,” said Jim Petrecky, PDC’s VP Sales for Hydrogen Energy.

“ENGV is delighted to continue its success in delivering hydrogen projects in Australia as this project with CSIRO will be the third hydrogen refueling station delivered by the ENGV, PDC Machines, and IVYS Inc partnership in Australia” said ENGV’s CEO, Sean Blythe. “We are very excited to work with CSIRO and contribute to the Hydrogen Industry Mission. The deployment of SimpleFuelFast demonstrates the ability for this innovative technology to reduce global emissions through the transition of transport to zero-emission fuel cell technologies.”

PDC Machines and Philadelphia Eagles hydrogen energy partnership photo
Press Release
∙ February 25, 2020
PDC Machines to Equip Lincoln Financial Field with Green Hydrogen Energy Through New Sustainability Partnership
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a new sustainability partnership with technology provider PDC Machines. As part of the deal, PDC Machines will look to equip Lincoln Financial Field with green hydrogen energy through a SimpleFuel hydrogen refueling unit. The SimpleFuel hydrogen station, which has been designed to take only the inputs of water and electricity to produce clean hydrogen fuel, will power vehicles and material handling equipment in an effort to further reduce the stadium’s carbon footprint.

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a new sustainability partnership with technology provider PDC Machines. As part of the deal, PDC Machines will look to equip Lincoln Financial Field with green hydrogen energy through a SimpleFuel hydrogen refueling unit.

The SimpleFuel hydrogen station, which has been designed to take only the inputs of water and electricity to produce clean hydrogen fuel, will power vehicles and material handling equipment in an effort to further reduce the stadium’s carbon footprint.

 

EDITOR’S NOTE: To download photos of the green hydrogen energy partnership, please click here. Photo credit can be attributed to the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Our partnership with PDC Machines is a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our sustainable management practices,” said Don Smolenski, Philadelphia Eagles President. “Fueling our vehicles and operational equipment with clean hydrogen energy is an exciting new component of our comprehensive efforts to reduce our carbon  footprint.”

Through the team’s robust Go Green program, the Eagles have been producing their own clean power onsite since 2013. A micro-grid of 10,456 solar panels have helped generate more than 24 million kilowatt hours, positioning Lincoln Financial Field to be among the greenest major sports facilities in the world.

“Today, the Philadelphia Eagles take the next step in their sustainability endeavor by implementing a cutting-edge energy storage medium,” said Kareem Afzal, Vice President of PDC Machines. “By pioneering practical and novel approaches to reducing their footprint, the Philadelphia Eagles again lead the athletic community – and broader business world – in sustainability, preserving their local community and setting an example for the world to follow. PDC is thrilled to enter into this partnership to show the world on a grand stage the opportunities that are present with hydrogen as a green energy carrier.”

The Eagles’ Go Green program has been nationally-recognized for its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly measures. In December 2018, Lincoln Financial Field became LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. A few months earlier, in June 2018, the Eagles became the first professional sports team to achieve ISO 20121 certification, which is an international standard designed to help organizations in the events and hospitality industry integrate sustainability into management practices and processes.

About PDC Machines

PDC Machines is a U.S.-based technology provider of high pressure diaphragm compressors, founded in 1977. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art green energy technology to an evolving world and promote clean hydrogen energy as a scalable solution to climate change, all while creating green jobs. Fore more information, visit www.PDCMachines.com.

Congratulations letter from U.S. Senator Bob Mensch:

PDC Machines Senator Mensch congratulations letter

PDC Machines SimpleFuel Hyundai Washington DC Hydrogen.
Press Release
∙ February 10, 2020
PDC Machines and IVYS Energy Solutions Join Forces with Department of Energy and Hyundai Motor Company to Deploy SimpleFuel in Washington D.C.
PDC Machines and IVYS Energy Solutions will work with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Hyundai Motor Company on a collaboration to assess the current status of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies’ performance. As part of this partnership, Hyundai will provide five Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicles to DOE and support the installation of a SimpleFuel® hydrogen refueling appliance in the Washington, D.C., area this fall 2020. SimpleFuel® combines electrolyzer production, PDC compression, onboard storage, controls, safety, and dispensing in one small package. The SimpleFuel® hydrogen refueling appliance is a joint development between IVYS Energy Solutions and PDC Machines. This partnership will provide DOE managers and the national laboratories access to data from real-world operation of hydrogen and fuel cell applications and help guide future DOE research and development.

The idea behind the SimpleFuel® hydrogen refueling appliance came out of DOE’s H-Prize H2Refuel competition. This competition encouraged American innovators to develop small-scale hydrogen generation systems to refuel forklifts or vehicles at community centers, businesses, and other locations that don’t have readily available hydrogen stations nearby.

The H-Prize H2Refuel winners, IVYS Energy Solutions and PDC Machines, have been rapidly deploying the American-designed and manufactured technology on a global scale to refuel on-road vehicles and material handling equipment. “It is an honor to be selected for this showcase application in the D.C. area,” says Kareem Afzal, Vice President of PDC Machines. “With our partners at IVYS, the team is aggressively commercializing this novel, compact and robust technology to client partners in the U.S., Asia, Australia, and Europe. We are building a healthy backlog of orders and are ready for scale. PDC has invested in a 3rd manufacturing facility to more than double our production capacity in Warminster, PA as a demonstration of our belief that the hydrogen economy is accelerating. We look forward to executing this exciting project.”

“The promise of a reliable, readily-deployable hydrogen refueling solution in SimpleFuel® is evidenced in projects like envisioned here in D.C.,” says Darryl Pollica, CEO of IVYS Energy Solutions. “We are committed to enabling clean mobility and are thrilled to be able to strongly support DOE’s mission.” The five Hyundai NEXO fuel cell cars, which can rely on the SimpleFuel® for regional hydrogen refueling, will join the existing DOE fleet in Washington, D.C. DOE will provide several of the vehicles to federal government agencies and national laboratories, which also have refueling capability. This will allow the independent validation of data and the development of workforce training programs and encourage greater collaboration among government, research, and industry.