As the green energy transition accelerates, so does the complexity of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions.
For Greenlane Renewables, a Canadian leader in biogas desulfurization and upgrading systems, meeting this moment meant rethinking how the business operated from the inside out.
SolidCAD sat down with Duran Cheung, Director of Engineering Services at Greenlane, to discuss how the company scaled its operations, why they needed change, and how we helped build the foundation that powers their next chapter.
As part of their bold vision for the future, Greenlane Renewables is set to launch their new Cascade LF product line—a major step forward in sustainable energy. This solution is designed to solve one of the industry’s toughest problems, which is to provide higher methane recovery performance while minimizing capital expenditure for landfill gas upgrading when oxygen and nitrogen need to be removed.
That challenge is exactly what makes scaling so critical. Unlike other biogas sources, landfill gas is far more complex to clean and convert into usable fuel. Greenlane’s technology is purpose-built to handle these conditions—making their systems not just innovative, but essential.
Greenlane, fresh from a period of significant growth, is planning to deploy numerous next-generation landfill biogas systems per year to meet the huge and growing industry need.
They had the demand. They had the technology. What they didn’t have was a scalable way to manage it.
Greenlane’s existing Engineer-to-Order (ETO) model wasn’t built to support repeatable, high-volume delivery. As they moved to a Configure-to-Order (CTO) strategy, they needed a digital backbone to support their growth. For them, they needed to deliver more systems at a faster pace, and modernizing how they operated behind the scenes was the transformation that began.
Greenlane selected SolidCAD not just for their implementation expertise—but for their strategic approach to transformation.
“SolidCAD didn’t just implement software. They sat with us, understood our industry, and helped us design something that would work for our team, our workflows, and our future.”
— Duran Cheung
Together, the teams built a flexible system using a combination of out-of-the-box features and customized configurations, all grounded in Autodesk Fusion Manage.
Key features included:
A Fully Configured PLM Backbone:
• Out-of-the-box BOM and change management workflows
• Configured document revision schemes tailored to the process plant industry
• Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Orders (ECOs), and Tasks (ECTs) for structured approval and implementation
• Live bi-directional integration with NetSuite to sync BOMs, cost, lead time, and supplier data
• REST API connectivity for future external integrations
The result? Connected Engineering, Procurement, and Quality—eliminating duplication, improving data accuracy, and reducing costly rework.
Rolling out a scalable operational system is no small task—but with SolidCAD’s guidance, Greenlane was able to implement their new digital backbone in just six months. This accelerated timeline wasn’t a coincidence. It was the result of a well-planned, collaborative rollout that prioritized alignment, usability, and long-term success.
A few key factors made the difference:
• Executive and team buy-in from the outset ensured the transformation had full support across departments.
• A dedicated Center of Excellence created internal champions who helped lead adoption, answer questions, and keep momentum strong.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) played a major role—future users were involved early and often, helping shape the system before launch.
• SolidCAD continued to provide post-launch support and system refinement, ensuring the solution evolved with the business.
What set this implementation apart was how closely the system aligned with Greenlane’s real-world operations. Instead of applying a generic structure, the configuration was shaped around the unique demands of the biogas industry—from tracking items by plant and tag, to managing complex BOM hierarchies and tying documentation directly to project deliverables. Every element was purpose-built to support how Greenlane works—ensuring the solution could scale with them, not against them.
Post-implementation, Greenlane moved from a reactive to a proactive operational model. Manual work and versioning headaches gave way to streamlined workflows and structured collaboration. Documents were no longer scattered. Data was validated. Teams could work faster, with fewer errors and better visibility.
The impact was immediate:
• Part repurchasing became significantly faster
• Engineering teams spent less time chasing files
• Procurement workflows became more predictable
• The handoff between engineering, procurement, logistics, and finance became seamless
• Rework dropped—and focus returned to innovation
Perhaps most importantly, Greenlane created a repeatable process for scaling product delivery without increasing headcount. Their engineers were able to return to what they do best: designing systems that lower emissions and accelerate the energy transition. This was important for their plans to scale up.
With the foundation in place, Greenlane and SolidCAD are already planning potential future enhancements:
• A quality management module linked to engineering data
• Integration with their Product Data Management (PDM) system
• An external vendor/client portal for on-demand document access with full traceability
This forward-looking roadmap is designed to help Greenlane support not only internal growth but also greater transparency and collaboration with customers and suppliers.
As we wrapped our interview, we asked Duran what advice he’d give to other leaders facing similar growing pains—especially in high-stakes, technical environments like manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure.
Here’s what he shared:
Secure leadership buy-in early.
Digital transformation works best when it’s treated as a company-wide initiative—not just a technical upgrade. Gaining alignment from leadership at the start helps drive momentum and ensures everyone is working toward the same goal.
Start simple, then scale.
Rather than over-customizing from day one, it’s more effective to begin with core functionality, prove its value, and refine as you go. This approach reduces risk, speeds up implementation, and keeps things manageable for your team.
Empower internal champions.
Identifying team members in each department who can help lead the rollout is essential. These champions become go-to resources, supporting adoption and building confidence across the organization.
Test before launch.
Thorough user testing is a must. By simulating workflows and gathering feedback ahead of time, Greenlane was able to fine-tune the system before go-live—avoiding surprises and ensuring a smoother transition.
Greenlane didn’t succeed by throwing more people at the problem. They succeeded by aligning technology, process, and people—with SolidCAD as a strategic partner guiding the way.
They went from manually handling file versions and rework to delivering repeatable, data-driven energy systems at scale. Greenlane is continuing the momentum and is on track to becoming a global leader.