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Biography

Richard C. (RC) Ludke

President Trident Processes LLC.

With nearly four decades of experience in livestock waste processes, Mr. Ludke is a renowned resource in the dairy farming industry. The Wisconsin native is responsible for Trident’s process design and automation services, as well as research and development. He has been the R&D lead for several patented solid-liquid separation and material recovery technologies, including nutrient isolation and bedding recovery systems.

Mr. Ludke is also founder & owner of LEAP Tech Inc., a UL Listed panel shop providing custom PLC control systems, with services that include process design, PLC equipment and instrumentation, and consulting on a variety of separation systems in various markets and applications.

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