structural steel, Bridges,

industrial works and

module fabrication

CoMpany profile

Complex Structural Steel and Heavy Built-up Steel Components

for the Non-Residential Construction Industry
ADF International is a subsidiary of
ADF Group, a North American leader
in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication and installation
of complex steel structures, heavy
steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork.

We developed an expertise in large

scale projects requiring a high level of
engineering and technologies such as:
High-Rises and Office Towers;
Convention Centers;
Sports Complexes;

ADF maintains the highest quality

standards for all its operations and
has earned a solid reputation for the
quality of its products and services.

Public Buildings;
Airports;
Transport Infrastructures;
Industrial Complexes.

Great Falls, Montana

Fabrication Plant
ADF uses the latest Computer Numerical Control Technologies to perform drilling, punching and thermal cutting.
Our unique automated process increases our productivity
and competiveness in the fabrication of standard structural
steel as well allowing us to deliver large tonnages of steel
in a short period of time whenever required.

Annual Fabrication
Capacity:

25,000 tons

The Port of Lewiston, Idaho

Located less than 400 miles from ADFs fabrication facility,
we take advantage of the Columbia-Snake River system for
import/export of large steel pieces connecting to Portland,
Oregon, Vancouver, Washington, and other destinations
around the world.

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Blast and Paint Shop

ADF Industrial Coating plant houses a large preparation
and blast area measuring 37 wide by 160 long and 40
high. Our state-of-the art equipment include:
Blast and paint production area of 85 wide by 527
long and 40 high
Automatic 14-turbine IBT blasting machine
equipped with a 7 wide by 10 high blasting zone
with a 180-foot long roll conveyor system

PAINT SHOP

50,000 FT 2
OFFICES
FABRICATION
PLANT

FACILITIES: 100,000 FT 2
LOT: 100 ACRES
LIFTING CAPACITY: 100 TONS

MODULE
ASSEMBLY YARD

70 ACRES
SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION: 40 UNITS

Geographically Diversified

Terrebonne, Quebec

Annual Fabrication Capacity:

The fabrication layouts are designed to manufacture complex and heavy steel pieces as well as standard structural
steel. Located in the same industrial park, ADF can benefit
from the services of a state-of-the-art 65,000 ft2 paint facility.

100,000 tons
Total Lot Size:
2,000,000 ft2
Total Facilities Size:
630,000 ft2
Fabrication Bays:
5
Storage and handling bays:
5
Lifting Capacity:
140 tons
40 bridge-cranes lifting from 10 to 50 tons

Miami, Florida
Established in Florida since 1992, ADFs Florida Construction
Group provides structural and miscellaneous steel services
for the commercial construction industry in the Southeast
USA as well as The Carribeans.

10,000 ft2 fabrication shop

2,000 ft2 of office space
A production/storage yard

Building Information Model (BIM)

And Fabrication process
ADF has developed a Building Information
Modeling (BIM) system centered around Tekla
Structures 3D software.
3-D modeling and detailing integrated
to the fabrication, assembly and shipping processes.
Modeling & fabrication data linked
directly to the CNC equipment.
In order to efficiently update the BIM,
ADF uses specialized systems involved in
the fabrication, inspection and delivery
process, all of which communicate and
interface with Tekla Structures.
Our plant layouts are designed and are continuously improved to ensure an optimal and flowing movement between the various steps of the
fabrication and the assembly.
Capacity and efficiency in carrying out
the largest projects.
Versatility to simultaneously handle
complex structural steel projects of
various types.

Engineering, 3D Modeling and Detailing

Integrated to the Fabrication, Assembly
and shipping processes
Advanced engineering
3D modeling
and detailing

State of the art

automated CNC
fabrication equipment

Efficiency in delivering modular steel

components, especially for industrial
projects.
Flexibility to adapt production to
client needs.
Large areas for trial and final assemblies.

Preassembly work

Delivery

Installation

high-rises and Office towers: New York, New York

One World Trade Center with Spire base and mast

Client:

DCM Erectors Inc.

Architects: Skidmore Owing & Merrill, LLP

Engineers: WSP Cantor Seinuk (Tower)

Schlaich Bergermann and partner

(Antenna)
25,000 tons

The One World Trade Center (also called Freedom Tower)

is the tallest high-rise building in America at 1776 feet (541
meters) symbolising the year of the declaration of independance. ADFs contract included the fabrication and delivery
of the structural steel and heavy assembled steel components of an important part of the Freedom Tower.
It also called for the fabrication of the base and mast of
the antenna. Some of the steel components weighted up to
70 tons.

high-rises and Office towers: Calgary, Alberta

The Bow Building

Client:

Supreme Group/Walters Inc.

Joint Venture.

Architects: Foster and Partners (UK)/Zeidler

Partnership Architects

Supreme Group/Walters Joint Venture awarded this contract to ADF for the fabrication of an important portion of
the structural steel and complex steel components required
by this stylish high-rise.
The Bow building is the tallest high-rise in Western Canada.

Engineers: Halcrow Yolles

14,320 tons

high-rises and Office towers: New York, New York

Columbus Center (Time Warner Building)

Client:

Bovis Lend Lease

Architects: Eikus/Manfredi Archs Ltd

Rafael Vinoly Architects/

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP
Engineers: Cantor Seinuk Group, NY
23,000 tons

The 55-storey Columbus Centre covers an area of 2,700,000 ft2,

and houses a hotel, condominums and a concert hall.
ADF has supplied the engineering, fabrication and erection
services for the high-rise owned by the AOL Time Warner
Inc./Columbus Centre Partners, and which required 23,000
tons of heavy built-up structural steel components.

Commercial and Recreational complexes: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Owner:

Sports & Exhibition Authority

Client:

Turner/P.J. Dick/Advanced Technology, J.V.

Architects: Rafael Vinoly Architects, NY

Engineers: Dewhurst McFarlane & Partners
16,000 tons

Complex architectural and structural steel megaproject designed to look like a tall ship, consisting of a bow, a steel
column forming the main mast, and a structural steel stern.
It covers an area of 1,200,000 square feet.
The contract called for 16,000 tons of heavy built-up structural components and specific engineering of the special
roof system which is supported by a special cable system
tightly attached to the upper removable steel structure.

Commercial and Recreational complexes: Miami Beach, Florida

New World Symphony

Americas Orchestra Academy Campus
Client:

Facchina Construction

Architects: Gehry Partners, LLP

Engineers: Gilsanz, Murray, Steficek, LLC (NY)
3,000 tons

ADF was selected to carry out the engineering of connections, the supply of the raw material, the fabrication and
installation of complex steel structures and heavy steel
built-ups with complex geometry.
In addition, ADFs mandate included the fabrication of architectural components and miscellaneous metals, which
were an integral part of the buildings unique design characterized by its multi-face style and particular architectural
complexity.

Commercial and Recreational complexes: Miami, Florida

Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center

Client:

P.A.C.B. (Performing Arts Center Builders)

Odebrecht/Haskell/Ellis Don Joined Venture

Architects: Cesar Pelli & Associates

Engineers: Ysrael Seinuk Group, NY
9,700 tons

Given the complex geometry and the particular architectural features of this important American cultural and artistic center, this contract presented interesting challenges
for ADFs team.
ADF fabricated over 9,700 tons of structural steel and
miscellaneous metals needed to complete this project, of
which 14 main trusses weighing 40 tons each for the Concert hall and 18 trusses each weighing 65 tons for the Ballet
hall.

Commercial and Recreational complexes: baltimore, maryland

Baltimore Ravens nfl stadium

Client:

Whiting-Turner/Barton Malow/Essex, J.V.

Architects: HOK Sport

Engineers: Bliss and Nyitray, Inc.
6,500 tons

This project included the fabrication and installation of columns, rakers and cantilever beams, perimeter railing and
pedestrian bridges, for a total of 6,500 tons of structural
steel.
The stadium provides over 68,000 seats and covers an area
of 1,178,366 square feet including 2,200 on-site parking
places.

Commercial and Recreational complexes: Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Lions nfl Stadium

Client:

Hunt Construction Group, Indianapolis

Architects: The Smith Group, Detroit

Engineers: Thornton & Tomasetti Engineers, NY
10,500 tons

ADF was selected to supply the connections engineering,

the fabrication and the installation of over 10,500 tons of
heavy and complex structural steel required to build the
stadium, also known as the Ford Field stadium.
The installation of the dome represented a major engineering challenge. The dome is comprised of three sections.
The two lateral sections, each weighing over 3,000 tons,
were first assembled on the stadium ground before being
hoisted 100 feet above the field with computer-assisted hydraulic jacks system and fastened to the structure. The domes
middle section was then assembled on the top, bridging the
two lateral sections.

Airport Facilities: Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Client:

Archer Western Contractors

Architects: Fentress Bradburn

Architects Ltd.
Engineers: ARUP
10,000 tons

ADFs contract included the engineering, detailing, and

fabrication of the structural steel required by the expansion of the airport Terminal C.
The project required custom built-up boxes and shapes,
and 66 roof trusses consisting of a combination of steel
with laminated wood and a steel cable system. The longest
truss had a span of 430 feet. The roof structure is exposed
to view and part of the terminal design.

Airport Facilities: Toronto, Ontario

Lester B. Pearson international airport

Client:

PCL/BFC Joint Venture

Architects: Airport Architects Canada

Engineers: Yolles Partnerships
16,400 tons

ADF Group obtained three consecutive mandates in the

scope of the Lester B. Pearson International Airport Expansion Program. ADF was commissioned to carry out the connection engineering, fabrication and installation of various
heavy built-up structural steel components totalling 16,400
tons for a control tower and a canopy, as well as for the
terminals expansion.

Airport Facilities: Chicago, Illinois

Ohare international Airport

Client:

FH Paschen Construction Company

Architects: Murphy/Jahn Architects

Engineers: Werner Sobek Engineering & Design
2,600 tons

This project included the design and engineering of connections, the supply and the fabrication of the structural
steel for the airports Concourse No. 1 canopy.
The fabrication of this canopy required a total of 2,600 tons
of steel and included built-up columns, heavy box girders
and cantilevered steel plated flanges. ADFs team was also
mandated to perform one of the largest trial assembly, inside ADFs plant, to confirm the fitting and stability of this
oversized and heavy steel built-up.

industrial complexes: Ste-Genevieve, Missouri

Holcim Cement Plant

Client:

12,414 tons

Washington Group/Alberici Construction

Joint Venture

ADFs contract included the supply of steel, connections design and engineering, fabrication and delivery of the structural steel components. Following the successful completion of its initial contract, ADF secured additional orders
for 20 industrial buildings within Holcims new world-class
cement manufacturing facility.
ADF fabricated different types of complex and heavy steel
columns, some of which are made up of thick beams with
connecting plates and multi-connections ends. Moreover,
trial assemblies were performed in ADFs plant for the largest and heaviest components.

industrial complexes: Fort McMurray, alberta

FLUID FINE TAILINGS CENTRIFUGING PLANT

Client:
5,300 tons

Amec Canada/Syncrude Canada

ADF was awarded a contract by Amec/Syncrude for the

supply and fabrication of approximately 5,300 tons of
structural steel.
This plant is designed to pump fluid fine tailings through a
series of centrifuges to separate the maximum amount of
water from the solids.

Transport infrastructures: Calgary, alberta

St-Patrick Bridge

Client:

Graham Construction & Engineering

Architects: RFR/Halsall Associates

Engineers: RFR/Halsall Associates
440 tons

ADFs contract included the engineering, supply and fabrication of the main steel arches of this 185-meters long
cable-stayed bridge. The fabrication work had to be performed following AESSs standards for exposed architectural steel structures.

Transport infrastructures: Toronto, Ontario

Lester B. Pearson International Airport

AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER
Client:

DCC Doppelmayr

Engineers: DCC Doppelmayr

1,200 tons

This contract required the fabrication and installation of

the guideway steel trusses of the airport people transit
system, including the cable tray support steel and bracing
system, a three kilometers long structure.
This project was characterized by rigorous fabrication requirements and a challenging installation logistic due to the
airport environment.

Transport infrastructures: Milton, Ontario

Main Street railway Underpass

Client:

BOT Construction Group

Engineers: McCormick Rankin Corporation

1,500 tons

ADFs scope of work included the supply and the fabrication of 16 plate girders of 3.6 meters deep with flanges of
640 mm wide weighing approximately 70 tons each.
As the bridge will be a landmark to the Town, a great deal
of consideration is being placed into its design. The concept
is to create an urban focal point that echoes the natural
landscape of the community.

structural steel, Bridges,

industrial works and
module fabrication

Corporate Management

ADF Group inc.

ADF International inc.

Jean Paschini

Terrebonne Head Office

and Fabrication Plant

Great Falls Fabrication Plant

Chairman of the Board and

Chief Executive Officer

Pierre Paschini, Eng.

President and
Chief Operating Officer

Marise Paschini
Executive Vice-President,
Treasurer and Corporate Secretary

300 Henry-Bessemer
Terrebonne, Quebec
J6Y 1T3
Toll free: 1 (800) 263-7560
T: 450 965 1911
F: 450 965 7034

1900 Great Bear Avenue

Great Falls, Montana, 59404
Toll free: 1 (800) 895-4425
T: 406 315 3781
F: 406 315 3784

Miami Office
3301 nw 168th street
Miami Gardens, Florida, 33056
T: 305 621 0001
F: 305 621 0004

For more information visit our website

www.adfgroup.com