Southeastern Industrial Fabricators LLC DBA Dixie Southern - Primary Metal Facility in Duette, Florida

Southeastern Industrial Fabricators LLC DBA Dixie Southern is a primary metal facility located at 12650 CR 39 in Duette, Hardee County, Florida. The plant operates in the primary metal sector, with NAICS codes covering iron and steel mills, steel product manufacturing, and fabricated metal production. As an operational facility, it contributes to the regional industrial base in central Florida. The facility operates under the US EPA's multi-media regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Compliance with these regulations ensures management of emissions, wastewater, and hazardous waste. The plant's scale is typical for a medium-sized primary metal operation in the United States, focusing on steel and metal fabrication processes. Environmental significance includes potential air emissions from metal processing and wastewater discharges. The facility's location in Hardee County, a rural area, may influence community proximity considerations. Its role in the local economy supports downstream manufacturing and construction sectors. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Florida Department of Environmental Protection ensures adherence to environmental standards.

The facility is situated in Hardee County, Florida, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Primary metal operations like this can generate air pollutants such as particulate matter and metal fumes, as well as wastewater containing heavy metals. The plant's proximity to rural communities may raise concerns about local air quality and water resource protection. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act is critical to mitigating these impacts.