Summer 2022

Are you focused on Efficiency or Effectiveness?
On a typical day, I look at my to-do list, select an item, and jump into my work. Occasionally, I remind myself to look through the items on my list…
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Decreasing Downtime with Automation
An Interstates client in Round Rock, TX, had an urgent problem. The old, 30-yard-long ovens at their protein processing facility were no longer supported by the manufacturer and caused massive…
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Navigating The Supply Chain Crisis
No matter the industry, your business has likely been impacted by supply chain issues. Stan Spaulding, Director of Supply Chain at Interstates, answers the questions below about the current state…
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Finding Value in Power Monitoring
Power monitoring, defined as the trending of power system data throughout a manufacturing facility, is an often-overlooked source of insights and financial savings. Service data and substation, switchgear, and motor…
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Hyperautomation: Accelerating Excellence
Automation is commonplace in the industries Interstates serves. We utilize various technologies to accomplish repetitive tasks with minimal human interaction, enabling our team to provide solutions more consistently and as…
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Leadership is Influence. What is Influence?
“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” - John C. Maxwell You’ve likely heard this quote, or at least the first three words, a number of times. It’s easy to…
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ABC of Iowa – Excellence in Construction Awards
Interstates was honored with two awards by the Associated Builders and Contractors Iowa chapter for their work on the Tyson Fresh Meats project in Eagle Mountain, UT. The team was…
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Reaching a Safety Milestone
For the third time in six years, Interstates reached a million hours without a recordable injury. This is a rare feat in our industry that only a select number of…
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