Direct Companies

06/25/2026

Your PLC is running on discontinued parts. You know it. We know it. The question is whether you find out on your terms or during a shutdown.

We do free controls health reviews. Call us first.

605.250.3641

06/23/2026

We do not disappear after startup. We stay on for support, training, and whatever comes next. That is not a sales line. It is how we have kept a 99% satisfaction rate since 2012.

06/21/2026

To the dads working early shifts, answering late-night calls, and still making it home for the moments that matter, Happy Father’s Day from Direct.

06/19/2026

The numbers did not come from flashy sales tactics.

They came from showing up, answering the phone, and doing the work right across plants, facilities, and operations throughout the Midwest.

06/16/2026

Fuel costs. Maintenance costs. Idle time. Driver behavior.

The numbers add up fast when you cannot see where the real costs are coming from.

Data Miler gives fleet managers visibility by vehicle, driver, and route, so decisions are based on real data instead of guesswork.

06/15/2026

We built Direct Companies around the idea that doing good work and being a good partner aren't separate things. This story about our Workplace by Direct team and their decade-long partnership with Volunteers of America, Dakotas is a good reminder of why that matters.

Read the full story:

See how Workplace by Direct’s nonprofit IT support partnership helped Volunteers of America, Dakotas improve security, support and budgeting.

06/09/2026

Kicking off summer at Direct Companies ☀️🍔

Last Friday, we brought the team together for a summer cookout with burgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings.

A special shoutout to Paul Zweifel for firing up the grill and serving up burgers for the whole crew.

We're grateful for moments like this to take a break, connect, and be reminded of why we enjoy showing up every day.

06/09/2026

Sioux Falls built us.

The ethanol plants, grain facilities, water districts, and manufacturing floors across this region shaped how we work.

We are not here for one project. We are here for the long haul.

06/08/2026

Thanks for a great FEW 2026.

The conversations around plant visibility, automation, tank gauging, data management, cybersecurity, and overall ethanol plant performance were exactly what we came for.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth 904, shared what’s happening in your operation, and talked with our team about where plant technology is headed next.

Couldn't connect with us at the show? Let's keep the conversation going.

Schedule a follow-up with our team: https://www.directcompanies.com/few-2026/

06/04/2026

Clean labels.

Readable drawings.

Documentation that actually matches the build.

That should be standard. Not every panel shop treats it that way.