The United States produces billions of pounds of fat per year from poultry, beef and pork rendering operations and spent cooking oil. The fat is processed so it can be burned as fuel in industrial boilers and driers. High fuel prices have increased interest in alternative fuels from domestic sources. Fat is processed in the United States, reducing our dependency on foreign, non-renewable fuels.

Griffin Industries is a leader in the rendering industry. We manufacture, use and market clean burning fat. Griffin Industries is a proud producer of quality fats and oils.

A permit is required by each state's regional Environmental Protection Agency office in order to burn fat as a fuel. Griffin Industries has obtained such permits to use fats as a fuel in a number of states where Griffin has related production facilities, even when replacing natural gas in non-attainment areas.

Fat is recognized as an alternative fuel by the U.S. Federal Government. Fat is eligible for a $.50 per gallon incentive payment through the Internal Revenue Service.

In addition to providing an alternative to escalating natural gas and petroleum costs, fat can help commercial customers improve their environmental stewardship practices and related community relations.