Pittsburgh's Kroff, Inc., already a fast-growing, full-service specialty chemical company, is investigating expansion into new industries outside water treatment and expects to add as much as 20% to its workforce in the next 12 months.
Kroff was founded in 1988 by Keith Kronk and Fred Potthoff who identified a need for a water treatment chemical company that hires only experienced consultants and provides them with independence and state-of-the-art analytical equipment to do a professional job.
The company's primary focus remains water and wastewater treatment. “With patented chemistry, experienced consultants and a commitment to innovation, Kroff engineers solutions for clients that ensure environmental compliance and save money,” says spokesman Jeff Donaldson.
Kroff prides itself on being green, adds Donaldson. “Consider our approach to water treatment as it relates to natural gas exploration … Kroff Well Services has engineered an innovative process that enables natural gas companies to reuse 100 percent of the flowback water for subsequent fracturing. Through sophisticated testing and a highly scientific chemical treatment process, natural gas drilling companies can ensure the water they are using is safe and effective. Kroff’s strategy reduces the amount of fresh water withdrawn from natural resources. Most importantly, our strategy ensures that companies are compliant with strict state and federal environmental regulations,” Donaldson says.
Kroff's growth and expansion is driving its anticipated hiring of up to 20 new professionals in a variety of disciplines in the next 12 months. The workforce currently stands at more than 100.
Source: Jeff Donaldson, Elias/Savion Advertising, Public Relations and Interactive for Kroff, Inc.
Writer: Elise Vider