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.
1985: PDC opens its first manufacturing facility in Warminster, PA.

1999
A critical year for PDC’s future – the beginning of hydrogen refueling projects.

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.

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

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.

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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