Amaril Uniform Co., Fridly, Minn. - Amaril Uniform Company's strength comes from doing what we do best, supporting the electrical, gas and oil industries by offering comfort, consistency, durability and value in both Flame-Resistant and general workwear garments from major manufacturers, like Carhartt, Ariat and National Safety Apparel. We continuously strive to improve and provide the best quality product to our customers, through variety in our clothing products and manufacturers, including our own private label FR sweatshirts and accessories. www.amaril.com
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Circle Pines, Minn. – Vegetation management professionals. Learn more about them at www.asplundh.com
Border States Electric, Sioux Falls, S.D. – Border States Electric has been providing the rural electric industry with innovative product and supply chain solutions for over 60 years. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States. Our employee-owners go the extra mile for you with exceptional products, responsive and knowledgeable service and delivery and logistics expertise. Learn more about them at www.borderstates.com
Brink Constructors, Rapid City, S.D. – As a nationally engaged and commissioned electrical contracting expert serving the western half of the United States, Brink Constructors is a leader specializing in high voltage transmission lines, distribution lines, fiber optic line installation, storm damage repairs, substation construction, and electrical contracting. Headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, Brink Constructors boast an excellent track record of ongoing relationships and past projects completed with nationwide utility clients. Learn more about them at brinkred.com
Butler Machinery Co., Fargo, N.D. – Butler Machinery is the distributor for Caterpillar standby prime generators in North and South Dakota. We also represent automatic transfer switches, switchgear and UPS systems. Butler Machinery provides temporary electric power generation units through our full line sales and rental divisions. All generators feature Cat engines for long life, so you can rely on your Butler power generation unit for round-the-clock demand. Learn more about them at www.butlermachinery.com
Cable Communications Services, LLC, Black Hawk, S.D. - Founded in 2000, CCS has the capability of trenching, excavating, hydrovacing and horizontal directional drilling underground utility construction. We also have the ability prepare sties, right-of-way and easement and substation construction. We have aerial crews efficient in hanging telecommunications, distribution and transmission (up to 115kV) power. We receive recently added an electrician group. www.ccsincsd.com
CoBank, Greenwood Village, Colo. – For more than 50 years, CoBank has been delivering critical financing to enable rural electric distribution co-ops to fulfill their mission of providing reliable power to their rural communities. CoBank has financed the breadth of rural electric distribution projects, including smart grid technology implementations, distribution co-ops' entry into broadband communications and infrastructure upgrades and other corporate initiatives to help customers grow their wallet share. CoBank also has extensive experience working in coordination with government loan programs on the behalf of customers. Learn more about them at www.cobank.com
Dave's Construction, LLC, Sioux Falls, S.D. - Dave's Construction, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction, and takes the necessary measures to insure that the job is done right the first time. Since the inception of Dave's Construction in 1996, the company has grown from a 2 man crew to now employing over 23 employees with years of reliable service installing underground fiber, electrical, copper, and cable T.V. www.davesinc.com
DGR Engineering, Sioux Falls, S.D. – DGR Engineering has been providing quality consulting and engineering services for more than 60 years. What began as a handshake between friends has grown into an employee-owned company with a team of engineers and surveyors that have a solid presence across the Midwest. With offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City and Ankeny, Iowa, and Sioux Falls and Yankton, S.D., their staff of 100 professionals specializing in aviation, civil, electric power, environmental and water/wastewater engineering and surveying provide clients with trusted, professional solutions. Learn more about them at www.dgr.com
Eide Bailly LLP, Sioux Falls, S.D. – Eide Bailly, a top 25 CPA firm in the nation, has a long standing history in the electric utility industry. For more than 50 years Eide Bailly has helped electric utilities navigate the regulations and issues impacting the industry, providing audit and tax services, assistance with mergers and acquisitions, forecasts and projections, internal control reviews, cybersecurity services, technology consulting and more. Founded in 1917, Eide Bailly serves clients from 44+ offices in 15 states. The firm is the workplace of choice for more than 2,500 professionals. Learn more about them at www.eidebailly.com
ElectroTech Inc., Wentworth, S.D. – ElectroTech is a manufacturer's representative providing electrical products and services to the utility, commercial, industrial, residential and technology industries. Current territory includes: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Northern Illinois. Learn more about them at www.electrotech-inc.com
EMS Partners, White Bear Lake, Minn. - At EMS Partners, we are a leading manufacturer’s representative with a long-standing presence in the OEM & Industrial, Contractor & EPC, Municipality Lighting, and Utility & Renewable industries in the upper Midwest United States. We work diligently to search for the top manufacturers who offer innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs of our customers. www.emspartnersinc.com
Energy Product Sales, Vadnais Heights, Minn. – Energy Product Sales is a manufacturer’s sales representative serving electrical markets in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin. Learn more about them at www.energyproductsales.com
Evans, Lipka & Associates, Lincoln, Neb. – Evans, Lipka & Associates is an electrical manufacturer sales representative serving the electrical industry. Learn more about them at www.evans-lipka.com
EZ-Spot-UR Attachments, Fargo, N.D. – EZ-Spot-UR is a manufacturer of unique rotating skid steer and heavy equipment attachments with a line dedicated to the utility industry. Offerings include pole setters, pole jacks, wire reels, trailer set-ups, augers and more. Learn more about them at www.ezspotur.com
Finley Engineering Company, Bismarck, N.D. – Finley Engineering is a consulting engineering firm specializing in the telecommunications industry and offers assistance in obtaining RUS loans, preparing plans and specs, contracts and final documents. Finley also provides staking, inspection, testing and right-of-way and permitting services for outside plant construction, CO switching equipment, digital loop carrier equipment, SONET transmission equipment, OPTV, buildings/huts, generators and DC power systems. Learn more about them at www.finleyusa.com
Highline Construction, Inc., Paynesville, Minn. – Highline Construction is an overhead power line contractor offering line rebuilds and conversion, pole change-outs, terminating, maintenance, substation construction and storm damage repair. Learn more about them at www.highlineconstructionmn.com
Irby Company, Rapid City, S.D. – Irby is one of the largest utility distributors in the United States. We offer a complete line of value-added services including, transmission and substation packaging, high voltage testing and repair services, storeroom and logistics management, metering and automation support, lighting system design and layout, customized e-commerce portals, and complete integrated supply capabilities. Irby provides products used in all utility applications, including distribution, transmission, substation and generation. Learn more about them at www.irby.com
Jerrys Electric Inc., Colman, S.D. - Transformer Sales & Services. www.jerryselectric.com
Karian Peterson Power Line Contracting, Montevideo, Minn. – Karian Peterson Power Line Contracting performs distribution, transmission and substation construction and underground construction. Learn more about them at www.karianpeterson.com
Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, Rapid City, S.D. - Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, is a full-service accounting firm rich in history, serving clients since 1936. Ketel Thorstenson has 21 partners and over 50 CPAs, with offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, and Gillette, WY. The firm offers a variety of accounting services, specializing in the construction, hospitality, agricultural and non-profit industries. www.ktllp.cpa
KJL Engineering LLC, Bismarck, N.D. - We support and provide engineering solutions to our utilities, power providers, and contractors to assure our nation's energy reliability and security. www.kljeng.com
Laminated Wood Systems, Inc., Seward, N.E. – Laminated Wood Systems, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of engineered laminated wood structures and pole life extension products to the electric utility industry. Learn more about them at www.lwsinc.com
MidStates, Aberdeen, S.D. - Midstates Group is a well-diversified print and media solution company with all of our services located in our 180,000 square foot facility. In order for us to be successful we understand our customers must be successful. We remain passionate about our customer’s success and the value of deep and long-term partnerships with our clients, employees, suppliers and our community. www.midstatesgroup.com
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, S.D. – Mitchell Technical Institute is South Dakota’s only power line training program since 1974. New in 2009: Indoor training field. Customized training available. Learn more about them at www.mitchelltech.edu
National Information Solutions Cooperative, Lake St. Louis, Mo. – NISC is a leading provider of software and hardware solutions and services for utilities and broadbands. NISC offers advanced, integrated solutions featuring automated workflows, electronic approvals, and more in areas billing & customer service, customer engagement, accounting, engineering & operations, meter data management, payment channels, cybersecurity and eServices/Apps. Consumers in 50 states receive utility or telecommunication services from over 880 companies utilitizing NISC advanced solutions. Learn more about them at www.nisc.coop
NRUCFC, Dulles, V.A. – Created and owned by America's electric cooperative network, the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) – a nonprofit finance cooperative – provides unparalleled industry expertise, flexibility and responsiveness to serve the needs of our member-owners. Governed by a 23-member board made up exclusively of electric cooperative directors and executives, CFC helps our member-owners attain their business, financial and strategic objectives through flexible, customized loan products, investment options, services, tools and training. Learn more about them at www.nrucfc.coop
Okonite Company, Edwardsville, Kan. – Okonite is a premium cable manufacturer of medium voltage underground cables. Learn more about them at www.okonite.com
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., Cold Spring, Minn. – Osmose Utilities Services provides professional inspection, life extension and rehabilitation services designed to build residency into utility structures. With more than 80 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves America's utilities as they manage aging infrastructure and build tomorrow's intelligent utility. Learn more about them at www.osmose.com
Power System Engineering Inc., Madison, Wis. – Power System Engineering Inc. (PSE) is a full service engineering and consulting firm consisting of a breadth of experienced and professional engineers, economists and financial analysts with a focus on the electric power and industrial sectors. Learn more about them at www.powersystem.org
Professional Computer Solutions, Denison, Iowa – PCS is part of a cooperative-owned organization dedicated to serving the utility industry with the latest generation of technology. Together with our parent company CSA, we are powered by over 175, serving 160 companies with over 120 years of combined service. Our portfolio of power house solutions include accounting, billing, MDM, GIS, IVR, work management and hosting. Learn more about them at www.pcs-csa.com
Pro-Tech Power Sales, Inc., Brookings, S.D. - Manufacturer's Representative. We offer substation and line equipment to customers in both transmission and distribution. www.pro-techpower.com
RESCO, Moorhead, Minn. – From the transmission line to the home, RESCO stands ready with the supplies you need. Get co-op member pricing and benefits from one of the Midwest's largest full-line distributors of high-voltage electrical products. Learn more about them at www.resco1.com
Schulte TA Inc., Gillette, WY -
Skarshaug Testing Laboratory, Inc., Ames, IA - Testing, Sales, and repair of line worker safety and insulating gear, tools and supplies. www.skarshaug.com
South Dakota 811, Rapid City, S.D. – Call before you dig! S.D. 811 is an important part of the state’s public safety system. It protects both our citizens and the utility infrastructure that we depend on to fuel our lives. Learn more about them at www.sdonecall.com
STAR Energy Services, LLC, Alexandria, Minn. – Star Energy Services, LLC, is an electrical engineering consulting firm offering a variety of services to assist electric utilities with distribution and provide technical solutions to enhance delivery and reliability of electricity. Learn more about them at www.star-energy.com
Synergy Powerline Construction, Sauk Centre, Minn. - Synergy Powerline Construction is a powerline contractor providing safe, dependable construction, maintenance and 24/7 emergency storm restoration services across the Midwest. synergypowerlineconstruction.com
T&R Electric Supply Co. Inc., Colman, S.D. – T&R Electric Supply Co. Inc., known as “THE TRANSFORMER PEOPLE,” buy, sell, rent, repair and deliver distribution and power transformers along with related high voltage switchgear. Learn more about them at www.t-r.com
Terex Utilities, Watertown, S.D. – Terex Utilities is a leading provider of digger derricks and aerial devices to the electric utility, tree care and electric construction industries. We are an industry leader in the design and manufacture of this equipment used in the United States and around the world. Learn more about them at www.terex.com/utilities
The Coteau Properties Company (NACoal), Beulah, N.D. - Operator of North American Coal's Freedom Mine which supplies low-cost fuel to Basin Electric Power Cooperative's Antelope Valley Station, Leland Olds Station and Dakota Gasification Company's Synfuels Plant in North Dakota. www.nacoal.com
Vermeer High Plains, Tea, S.D. – Vermeer High Plains offers parts, sales and service of Vermeer industrial equipment which includes trenchers, direction boring machines, cable plows, locating equipment, mini skid steers, brush chippers, stump cutters, reel trailers and vacuum excavators. Learn more about them at www.vermeerhp.com
West Plains Engineering, Rapid City, S.D. – WPE is a full service engineering company that specializes in rural electric utilities. We work closely with our rural electric partners to manage all of their engineering requirements. Our engineering expertise includes substation designs as well as substation upgrades; relaying; SCADA; distribution automation & coordination; transmission & distribution line design; work plans; sectionalizing studies; arc flash studies; and work order inspections. WPE is the source for all of your power engineering needs. Learn more about them at www.westplainsengineering.com