Fall 2021

Leadership Means Action
“Leadership is an action, not a position.” I recently came across this quote by Donald McGannon. It got me thinking about how being a leader isn’t about the number of…
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Thinking Outside the Box
At the Corwith, IA, Hawkeye Pride egg-laying facility, new cage-free barns are keeping costs down while ensuring the production of high-quality eggs. Interstates provided electrical construction, electrical engineering, design, and…
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Are You Ready for the Unexpected?
There are many things in our world today beyond our control – COVID-19, employment challenges, supply chain issues, and more. Some events directly affect your infrastructure and physical assets, such…
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Defense in Depth: Securing Your IT/OT Environment At All Levels
Major cyberattacks like the ransomware attack on America’s largest oil pipeline and the world’s largest meat processing plant are becoming far too common. The amount of damage from these attacks…
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Feed Mill Equipment Optimization
A feed mill’s lifeblood is the equipment used to move product from bins to a mixer, control the grinding and pelleting processes, and optimize mix time for wet and dry…
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Farewell
As they say, it is with mixed emotions that I write my last piece for the Current Connections newsletter. At the end of this year, I will be retiring and…
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CAPS Program
Interstates is hosting a group of Sioux Center High School students who are participating in their Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program. CAPS is a nationally recognized, innovative high…
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Upcoming Tradeshows
Interstates is excited to be participating in several upcoming industry trade shows. Stop by and visit us if you are attending one of these shows! Process Expo Chicago, IL I…
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