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With the help of Michael MacDonald and the Boiler Special Projects Group, R.F. MacDonald Co. has invented and now patented the safest NOx emissions reduction process for boilers and fired vessels using direct urea injection with SCR.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued the safest and simplest NOx-reduction process patent for packaged boilers. The patent was granted to R.F. MacDonald Co. for inventing a “process for direct urea injection with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for NOx reduction in hot gas streams and related systems and assemblies.”
SCR requires the use and storage of ammonia-based reagents, which range from high risk to low risk. The R.F. MacDonald Co. patent specifies urea, which is the lowest risk ammonia-based reagent. The only health hazard associated with urea is “possible irritation” as indicated by the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS). The urea solution is identical to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which is sold worldwide in automotive retail stores for use in diesel motor vehicles.
As shown in the graphic below, urea is injected at each Injection Point into the boiler. As NOx and urea pass through the NOx Reduction Catalyst, NOx is separated into two non-harmful elements Nitrogen (N2) and water (H2O). Read More
R.F. MacDonald Co. is proud to announce an ownership transition to our newly formed 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The adoption of our ESOP plan is effective as of Jan. 1, 2024.
This celebratory announcement reflects our strong and growing company with 284 employees working in service, sales and administration. There will be no changes to the management structure, operations, policies or practices. CEO Jim MacDonald will continue to work at RFMCO and serve on the Board of Directors. While Jim is not retiring, we have been preparing for his eventual retirement. As part of our leadership-succession planning, Jim Lowell joined our team at the beginning of 2023 as President and COO. Jim L. formerly was Sr VP of Operations at Cleaver-Brooks and President of CBSS. Before joining our company, we worked directly with Jim L. for many years while he worked with C-B.
We view this transition as the next step to ensure a sustainable future for RFMCO, while also providing a valuable financial benefit to the people who have contributed to our success. Our employees passionately engage in problem-solving, innovation, collaboration and respect. Securing our independence through an ESOP allows us to further strengthen our long-established culture and our “Hire-2-Retire” motto is further emphasized in this transition. Read the full announcement
R.F. MacDonald Co. was founded in 1956. We have 270 employees and ten offices throughout California and Nevada. We service and sell boilers, pumps, composites and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. Our employees are sales engineers, full-time mechanical engineers, long-time parts specialists and field service personnel.
Our efforts to proactively promote our field service capabilities are a key differentiator between our company and other equipment sales companies. Our customers expect and deserve prompt professional service for the products we provide, and we work enthusiastically to meet and exceed their expectations.
We invite you to review all of our boiler, pump and corrosion resistant products and encourage you to contact an office near you to speak directly with a local representative who can personally assist you with your equipment needs.
R.F. MacDonald Co. will continue to be the leader in market share, sales volume, technological innovation and service capabilities for the mutual benefit of our company, employees, customers and principal suppliers in the markets we serve. We will continue to pursue these goals through integrity and persistence.
An objective for all of us in life is to potentially leave a part of ourselves as we depart this life for another. There are many adjectives that can be used to describe our founder Bob MacDonald but perhaps none more appropriate than ‘persistent.’
From Bob’s personal desk to the growth of our ten-office company, and ultimately his fight with cancer, persistence was his unwavering theme. In the memory of our founder, may these words by Calvin Coolidge be an inspiration to you.
Nothing in the world
can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not;
nothing is more common than
unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not;
unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not;
The world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination
alone are omnipotent.
The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved
and always will solve
the problems of
the human race.
R.F. MacDonald Co. strives to be the most experienced company in the industry we serve, and we believe we are meeting the mark.
Vision Statement: “To provide a superior growth oriented workplace environment, that attracts and retains the best employees in the industry, fostering an attitude that provides our customers with the most innovative, responsive and results oriented effort possible.”
R.F. MacDonald Co. Safety Commitment
The safety and health of every employee is our highest priority. We strongly believe that our proactive approach to safety, with our Mission Zero objective, reinforces a top-tier safety culture. R.F. MacDonald Co. has a long safety-first reputation. Each employee participates in safety training and is encouraged to submit safety observations through our Safety Observation Program, and our service fleet relays driving telematics, which has resulted in safer driving and an exceptional overall safety scorecard.
In comparison, our competitors are 3 times more likely to suffer an injury on the job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Our Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) over the past 3 years is 0.9 compared to the industry average of 3.3 for HVAC contractors (NAICS 238220). And our Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is significantly below the 1.00 industry average at 0.78.
Lastly, R.F. MacDonald Co. is a premier member of ISNetworld RAVS Plus, AVETTA, and Veriforce, increasing the visibility of our service team’s safety practices and procedures.
Thank you for caring about safety and considering R.F. MacDonald Co. as your hydronics, steam and pumping services provider.
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