Timeline
We design, develop, and manufacture waste solutions products in Silicon Valley, California.
December 2025
Launched BCG-315 Grinder
Released the BCG-315 grinder, a robust machine engineered to process dense organic materials.
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
July 2025
Introduced SBT-360 bin tipper
Released a new, heavy-duty bin tipper
June 2025
LFC biodigesters obtain K-Star Certification
Full range of LFC® biodigesters received Kosher Certification from Star-K Kosher Certification
March 2025
Relaunched LCD biodigester
LCD biodigesters are used to process cannabis waste and the updated machine adds features to improve this task
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
October 2025
LFC biodigester obtain NSF Certification
LFC-IX biodigester machines officially received NSF Certification
January 2025
Launched ninth generation LFC biodigester
The LFC-IX biodigesters add extra features and reliability
November 2024
Celebrated fifteen years positive growth with ten years of profitability
October 2024
Launched LFC-2000 biodigester
This machine has a daily capacity up to 6000 kg (13200 lb) with a built-in bin tipper and NFC card reader
September 2024
Launched LFC Hands Free Switch
The Hands Free Switch permits users to open and close the feed door without touching the machine
August 2024
Introduced Bone Crusher Grinder
The BCG-150 grinder permits users to preprocess waste food to enable quicker digestion
July 2024
Launched GSM Box
This provides a cost effective way to connect machines to the internet
November 2023
Launched SBH lug cart
The SBH-90 and SBH-180 lug carts provide customers with a sturdy and hygienic means of moving goods around a kitchen
October 2023
Achieve NTEP certification of the LFC biodigesters
This certification — the first in the world — provides assurance that the weights recorded by the LFC biodigester are accurate
July 2023
Debuted WMX water system
The WMX-20™ contains all the components required to ensure consistent delivery of water to a system
June 2023
Launched eighth generation biodigester
The LFC-VIII biodigesters add automatic doors to the larger machines
August 2022
Award Small Business of the Year
Selected and awarded Small Business of the Year for the 10th Senate District
January 2022
Launched fully organic media, Powerchips Green™
These chips are made entirely of organic material to ensure that no plastics enter the waste stream
October 2021
Launched NFC Card Reader Add-On
This option permits users to account for the source or type of waste food
June 2021
Launched LFC-1000 biodigester
Inclusion of a bin tipper streamlines operations for users
March 2021
Released seventh generation biodigester
The LFC-VII biodigester continues to add features requested by customers
January 2021
Introduced WEP Effluent System
A sister product to the WEP-100P effluent system, this can connect to an existing vacuum system
October 2020
Launched WEP-100P Effluent System
This pumps waste water allowing flexibility in where an LFC biodigester may be installed
September 2020
Introduced sixth generation biodigester
The LFC-VI biodigesters add features and functions requested by customers
January 2020
Moved headquarters to Fremont, CA
Moved to larger facilities to accommodate growth
November 2019
Celebrated ten years positive growth with five years of profitability
July 2019
Launched Power Knot Ocean
Power Knot Ocean is positioned to fully service and support marine customers
May 2019
Made first shipments to Carnival Corp & plc
Carnival deploys LFC biodigesters after selecting Power Knot as SME
April 2019
Made first shipments to Canadian Military
Multiple bases across Canada deployed LFC biodigesters
March 2019
Introduced SBT bin tipper
This allows users to lift heavy buckets safely
June 2018
Released fifth-generation LFC biodigester
The LFC-V biodigester improves hygiene and design
December 2015
Shipped first LFC biodigester for deployment on a ship
Installed first LFC biodigester on an OSG freighter
August 2014
Made first shipments to US Military
Installed biodigesters in the world’s largest military base
August 2014
Launched LFC Cloud
This platform allows viewing waste data analytics over time
July 2014
Launched fourth generation LFC biodigester
The LFC-IV added load cells and a color touch screen
December 2011
First shipments of LFC biodigesters made
