Direct Companies

06/02/2026

We're live at FEW 2026!

Booth 904 is open, and the Direct Companies team is ready to talk ethanol plant technology, automation, control systems, plant data, cybersecurity, tank visibility, and fabrication.

If you're at the show, stop by and tell us what challenges your plant is working through. We'd be glad to talk through how connected technology can improve performance, reliability, and visibility across your operation.

Reserve a 30-minute meeting with our team at FEW: https://www.directcompanies.com/few-2026/

06/02/2026

Manual billing still eats hours out of small utility teams every month.

Meter reads. Paper statements. Collection calls.

Liquid Ledger automates the process so your team can focus on the work that actually matters.

06/01/2026

🏆 Powerhouse Award Winner: Karen Kuhl 👏

We’re closing out our 2026 Q1 Powerhouse Award winner highlights by celebrating Karen Kuhl!

Karen is known for being proactive, team-focused, and committed to finding the right solutions for clients. She consistently goes above and beyond to support customers, coworkers, and the success of the team.

Her helpful approach, strong follow-through, and willingness to step in wherever needed make a real difference every day.

Karen, thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to doing things the right way. 💥

05/29/2026

🏆 Powerhouse Award Winner: Bailey Wartner 👏

We’re excited to celebrate Bailey Wartner as one of our 2026 Q1 Powerhouse Award winners!

Bailey consistently shows strong ownership, responsiveness, and professionalism when handling critical issues. His clear communication and steady follow-through help keep both clients and teammates informed and confident.

He’s a trusted resource who brings dependability, teamwork, and a strong focus on client success to everything he does.

Bailey, thank you for leading with ownership and care. 💥

05/28/2026

Tank gauging isn’t always as simple as it should be.

For many industrial facilities, outdated or manual methods can make it difficult to know exactly how much product is in a storage tank. That affects more than inventory. It can create safety concerns, slow down decision-making and make day-to-day operations harder to manage.

A recent article from Direct, courtesy of SiouxFalls.Business, takes a closer look at this challenge and how better real-time tank visibility can help industrial operations measure more accurately, work more safely and make more reliable decisions.

Read the full article here: https://www.directcompanies.com/cutting-edge-approach-helps-industrial-businesses-gauge-their-tanks/

Learn how radar tank gauging improves tank accuracy, safety, inventory visibility and overfill protection.

05/27/2026

Most tank gauging systems we see across the Midwest are 15–20 years old.

They weren’t built for today’s safety standards, and they’re not always reliable when it matters most. That’s not something you want to find out during an overfill event.

We’re an authorized Emerson integrator, and we’ve been inside these facilities before. We know what to look for and how to fix it without disrupting your operation.

We offer a free on-site review.
No guesswork. Just a clear answer.

05/26/2026

🏆 Powerhouse Award Winner: Daniel Ulmer 👏

We’re excited to celebrate Daniel Ulmer as one of our 2026 Q1 Powerhouse Award winners!

Daniel consistently steps up to take on new responsibilities, support teammates, and contribute to key initiatives across the organization. He brings reliability, leadership, and a strong work ethic to every challenge.

When pressure is high, Daniel follows through, delivers results, and helps keep important work moving forward.

Daniel, thank you for your leadership, reliability, and commitment to making an impact. 💥

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember those who didn’t make it home.

The ones who served, sacrificed, and gave everything so others could keep moving forward.

It’s a kind of commitment that’s hard to put into words, but it’s worth taking a moment to recognize. We’re thankful for their service, today and every day.

05/23/2026

Smarter ethanol plant operations start with connected technology.

At FEW 2026, we'll be at Booth 904 talking automation, data management, cybersecurity, tank gauging, fabrication, and the systems that help ethanol plants run with greater visibility and control.

Stop by to see how Direct Companies can help connect your plant technology and turn operational data into better decisions.

Reserve a 30-minute meeting with our team at FEW: https://www.directcompanies.com/few-2026/

05/22/2026

At Direct, we’re not a vendor flying in from somewhere else. We’re from Sioux Falls. We work across the Midwest, in the same plants, facilities, and communities our clients do.

It shows in the work we do, and in the relationships that keep going.

Let’s build something that lasts.
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