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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, October 19, 2017
SALUTE TO INDUSTRY
Vanmark Equipment, LLC.
Greater Regional Medical Center
Precision Pulley & Idler Corning 2 2269 Avenue of Industries, Corning
Precision, Inc. of Corning (2) is a manufacturer of Package Handling Pulleys. Corning 2 has been in Corning since November 1994. Klint Maeder, Plant Manager
Precision Optical Group, Inc.
1700 West Townline Street, Creston, www.greaterregional.org
300 Industrial Parkway, Creston
Vanmark is a leading innovator in the food processing equipment industry. Vanmark’s industrial food equipment can be found all over the world running in companies from the Fortune 100 list down to local produce suppliers. Vanmark leads the industry with processing equipment for peeling, washing, scrubbing, storing and handling nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
The Creston News Advertiser joins the sponsoring businesses on these pages in saluting Southwest Iowa industries and thanking them for their investment in our economic well-being!
Greater Regional Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality health care and service and seeks to be the healthcare provider and employer of choice in the region. Greater Regional offers the most comprehensive array health care services in the region and delivers these service close to home. Services include: General and Orthopaedic Surgery, OB/GYN, Family and Internal Medicine, Urgent Care; ENT/Sinus and Allergy, Adult Behavioral Health; a comprehensive Cancer Center and Rehabilitation Services Department; state of the art medical equipment and advanced technology in the Radiology Department, Laboratory Department, Birthing Center and Surgery Center to name a few. Check out GreaterRegional.org or follow Greater Regional on social media to learn more.
Bunn 900 East Townline Street, Creston
For 40 years, the name Bunn has come to represent exceptional quality in commercial and home beverage equipment. A leader in innovation, Bunn has developed new products and expanded its products from coffee brewers to a full line of beverage equipment including tea, juice and frozen beverages. Bunn continues to strive toward a total customer satisfaction through well-constructed equipment and unmatched customer service.
701 South Oak Street, Creston
Precision Optical Group is now 25 years old! Since 1992 POG Labs has grown from a two man operation, to 135 employees between four labs. Currently ranked one of the largest independently owned wholesale optical labs in the nation, POG’s dedicated team produces more than 1,750 pairs of prescription lenses each day. POG Labs fills orders for optometry locations in 48 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, China, Aruba and the Virgin Islands. Vision Monday, a world renowned optical magazine who ranks all optical labs by Rx sales, has ranked POG Labs among the top ten Labs for the past ten years, and number 4 for the past five years. With sights set on achieving the number one spot , POG Labs purchased equity partnership in a 34,000 square foot optical warehouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin in May.
Precision Pulley & Idler Corning 3 2280 Avenue of Industries, Corning
Precision, Inc. of Corning 3 is a manufacturer of E/F Idlers. We have expanded into the F idler business. Corning 3 has been in Corning since November 2006. Klint Maeder, Plant Manager
Waste Management of Creston 710 East Monroe Street, Creston
As the leading provider of comprehensive waste management, recycling and environmental services in North America, Waste Management serves municipal, commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Waste Management serves more than 20 million residential and commercial customers through its network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfill disposal sites, waste-to-energy plants, recycling facilities and other related services. Bill Eads, Operations Manager
These following businesses salute the industries of Southwest Iowa Community Boosters - Creston A&G Restaurant & Lounge Adams Street Espresso American Home Design Center Applegate Tax & Accounting Ben Applegate & David Negley Ben Adamson, State Farm Insurance Big Boyz Toyz Boyd Appliance Center, Inc. Bunn-O-Matic Corporation Carter Agency, Inc. Central Plains Electric/The Wishing Well Coen’s Furniture Cook Video & Appliance Cornerstone Financial Creston Automotive Creston Chamber of Commerce Creston Chiropractic, P.C. Creston Farm and Home Supply Creston News Advertiser Creston Specialty Care Creston Vision Clinic Dr. Todd Scott Drs. Dave & Michael Buck Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co. F&M Body Shop Farmer’s All Risk – Vince Taylor Family Shoe Store Fareway Stores, Inc. Farm Bureau Financial Services Ashley Stewart
Ferrara Candy Company First National Bank Creston – Afton Hi-Crest Auto/United Super Wash Homestead Assisted Living Hy-Vee Food Store ISSB Katie Turner – American Family Insurance McDonald’s M&M Motors Medicap Pharmacy New Life Family Medicine P.C. Office Machines Company Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center PCSB Bank (Creston-Lenox-Corning-Mt. Ayr-Clarinda) Pizza Ranch Powers Funeral Homes Creston & Afton Quality Glass Company R Realty, Retta Ripperger, Broker R.E. Lewis Refrigeration Rhine Body Repair Schroeder Plumbing and Electrical Southwestern Community College Stalker Chevrolet State Savings Bank Stewart Realty Subway (Creston) The Trophy Shop The Windrow Restaurant and Sports Bar Tyler Insurance Services, Inc.
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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, October 19, 2017
Cardinal IG
Michael Foods Egg Products Company Highway 25 North, Greenfield
Cardinal IG has been in Greenfield since 1974. Cardinal IG, a manufacturer of residential and commercial insulating and tempered glass, employs 450 people. Steve Bricker, Plant Manager
Chemical Research/Technology Co.
1009 South Brooks Street, Lenox
Michael Foods Egg Products Company thanks our many friends and neighbors who supply us with goods and services that keep us running. We also thank our team members. It is the hard work and dedication of employees at all levels that make us an indusrty leader.
401 North Townline Road, Greenfield
“CR\T is the ink-manufacturing subsidiary of global printer Quad/Graphics. The Greenfield CR\T plant’s 11 employees manufacture gravure printing inks for Quad/Graphics’ nationwide network of plants. Quad/Graphics, based in Sussex, Wis., is the only printer that produces its own inks and is the fourth largest ink manufacturer in the United States overall. The company’s approximately 22,000 full-time equivalent employees provide print and multichannel solutions from more than 50 print-production facilities as well as other support locations throughout North America, Latin America and Europe, producing consumer magazines, special interest publications, catalogs, retail ad inserts, direct mail, books, directories, and commercial and specialty products, including in-store signage.”
Gary Tullberg. Operations Manager
WoodLink
BSM Enterprises, LLC 1500 WoodLink Drive, Mount Ayr
WoodLink started marketing their products in June of 1988. They currently employ 25 people to manufacture bird feeders, bird houses and birding accessories. WoodLink distributes to more than 33,600 customers in the US and Canada.
202 North Division Street, P.O. Box 284, Arispe
Steel fabrication, welding, shearing, braking, hi def plasma cutting to 2”, CNC angle punching, beam line sawing, drilling, coping. Enamel prime and paint. 10 employees and in business since 2013.
300 Osage Street, Creston
Gavilon, LLC is committed to bringing grain producers competitive bids and marketing alternatives to help manage their price risks. Gavilon Grain, LLC employs approximately 20 people at the Creston facility.
1632 REA Road, Creston
Central Iowa Power Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative that generates and transmits power to 13 member-owned rural electric cooperatives and associations. As Iowa’s largest cooperative energy provider, CIPCO maintains a balanced energy portfolio and ownership of electric generation assets, including the Summit Lake Generating Station located in Creston. CIPCO’s member service territory stretches 300 miles across Iowa, distributing cost-effective, reliable and environmentally-responsible power to nearly 300,000 Iowans in 58 counties.
Precision Pulley & Idler
Gavilon Grain, LLC
CIPCO
Heartland Energy Solutions 700 South Walnut, Lenox, IA 50851
Precision, Inc. of Lenox is a manufacturer of Small Idlers. Lenox Plant has been opened since 1987. Lena Larson, Plant Manager
808 South Cleveland, Mount Ayr
Manufacturer of 100kW turbines and blades. Presently we have greater than 15 employees. Charles Sharp, CEO
SALUTE TO INDUSTRY Join us in saluting those investing today with a vision for tomorrow.
Buick • GMC Chrysler • Jeep Dodge • Ram
Thank you to our local industries!
Commitment is
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Wellman Dynamics
Precision Pulley & Idler Corning 1
Innovative Industries, Inc. 1746 Commerce Road, Creston
2251 Avenue of Industries, Corning
Precision, Inc. of Corning (1) is a manufacturer of Aggregate Drum & Wing Pulley. Corning 1 has been in Corning since 1987.
Wellman Dynamics produces high integrity aluminum and magnesium sand castings for the military and aerospace markets. Projects include parts for the Black Hawk Helicopter, Bell-Boeing Osprey Tilt Roter/V-22, Toyota Race Engines for NASCAR, Space Shuttle, and most jet aircraft. Our facility currently employs approximately 376 associates. We are a growing family.
Harry Blake, Plant Manager
215 North Walnut Street, Creston
Innovative Industries, Inc. is a vocational training facility for persons with disabilities. It provides a wide variety of work options: mailings, pallets, lath, packaging and assembly, janitorial day and evening crews. Celebrating 50 years of service.
SAFETY - QUALITY - CUSTOMER - COMMUNITY
Dave Riley, Marketing/Production Manager
United Farmers Cooperative
Creston Publishing Company
Precision Pulley & Idler Corning 4
1000 East Mills Street, Creston
503 West Adams Street, Creston
2259 Avenue of Industries, Corning
United Farmers Cooperative was formed on September 1, 2016 when the Farmers Cooperative of Afton and United Farmers Mercantile Cooperative of Red Oak merged. General Manager is John Pruss of Red Oak. There are 22 locations with 260 employees. We offer a full line of feed products, fertilizer, chemicals, custom application, seed and grain storage. Our mission is to provide innovative services, products and knowledge, for the benefit of our members, while exploring opportunities for the future. We have approximately 3000 member/owners and we continue to grow and serve our members.
Precision, Inc. of Corning 4 is a manufacturer of Large Conveyor Idlers. Corning 4 has been in Corning since 2011.
Shaw Media is a privately held company founded by B.F. Shaw in 1851. It is comprised of nearly 100 print and digital publications, in Illinois and Iowa. Currently the Creston Publishing Company employs 37 people.
Klint Maeder, Plant Manager
Rich Paulsen, Publisher
Southwest Iowa REC
Green Valley Chemical Corporation Offices in Corning - Mt. Ayr - Stanton
Southwest Iowa REC is a distribution electric cooperative in Southwest Iowa providing electricity to members in Adair, Adams, Cass, Decatur, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties. The REC employs 27 fulltime employees.
Ferrara Candy Co.
1284 Cherry Street Road, Creston
Green Valley Chemical Corporation owes its existence to the organizational efforts of The late Mr. John Hatfield, Creston, Iowa. Mr. Hatfield saw the need and the opportunity for a group of Fertilizer Dealers to join together and produce their own nitrogen fertilizer. Green Valley Chemical Corporation started making Anhydrous Ammonia in April 1966. Ten years later, in 1976, the company started making Carbon Dioxide along with the Anhydrous Ammonia.
500 Industrial Parkway, Creston
The Ferrara Candy Company’s Creston plant expertly made on average over 81,000,000 pounds of gummi candy and fruit snacks each year. Ferrara’s manufacturing plants in the US and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois and has major distribution centers in Bolingbrook, Illinois and Grand Prairie, Texas. The retail brands made in Creston over the last 30 years include Trolli, Black Forest, Brach’s, Sathers, Jujyfruit, and others. The Creston plant was also certified to make USDA Organic candies and fruit snacks which are a source of new growth in the company’s nationwide market. For more details please see www.ferrarausa. com
Phil Kinser, CEO/General Manager
Selling and Installing ALL types of flooring!
Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Service • Car Wash 24-Hour Towing
Commercial Residential
105 E. Adams Street Creston, Iowa
Our Prices Will FLOOR You!
Meat Dept. 782-6940 Grocery Dept. 782-5612
Serving Southwest Iowa more than 45 years!
STORE HOURS 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday
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RESTON UTOMOTIVE 804 S. Mulberry • Creston
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Thank you for all you do! We are proud to be a part of a great community - thank you to the industrial community
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We salute all the industries in our community
410 W. Adams • Creston, IA 866-782-2179 or 641-782-2179 www.crestonautomotive.com
Thank you for everything you do!
Cook Video & Appliance Financing Available with Qualified Credit
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Office
641-782-7197
CENTER, INC.
220 N. Pine • Uptown Creston, IA
(641) 782-2163
www.boydappliance.net Selling Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Speed Queen & Traeger Grills Servicing most makes and models Locally Owned & Operated Weekdays: 8:30-5:30 Saturdays: 9:00-12:00 SM-CP3393181019
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Creston Chamber of Commerce and the Union County Development Association
Salute Creston and Union County Industries
Creston and Union County industries provide over 2500 jobs to area residents. These industries are a vital part of our local communities. We extend our sincere gratitude to say “Thank You” for doing business in Creston and Union County.
Thank you to all Creston & Union County Industries!
MEDICAL CENTER
Iowa Tool & Manufacturing
Southwest Distributing Co.
BSM Enterprises, LLC Precast Concrete Co. GREEN VALLEY CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Refrigeration, Inc.
Creston Publishing Company Creston News Advertiser Southwest Iowa Advertiser
SM-CP3393191019
208 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 • 641-782-7021 www.crestoniowachamber.com chamber@crestoniowachamber.com
Petznicks Printing Company
208 W. Taylor 641-782-2003 www.unioncountyiowa.com director@unioncountyiowa.com