ADF started business as a blacksmith shop in Quebec in 1956. Called “Au Dragon Forge” (hence ADF), it was founded by Giacomo “Jacques” Paschini, a native of the Friuli region in Italy. From those humble beginnings, ADF now supports office towers and high-rises, commercial and recreational buildings, airports, industrial facilities, and transportation infrastructure. ADF operates plants in Terrebonne, Quebec, Great Falls, Montana, and, since September 2025, Métabetchouan, Quebec, via the Groupe LAR acquisition.