Moving from reactive to predictive maintenance
Where reactive maintenance was once the norm, manufacturing companies can now proactively handle with predictive maintenance problems before customers…
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Build a Better Lockout/Tagout Plan
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Van Meter Internship Program Honored at Annual CBJ Workforce Awards
Van Meter was presented an award in the Internship Program category at the Corridor Business Journal's fourth annual Workforce Awards.
Is it time to upgrade your control system?
Upgrading control systems is costly and expensive and should only be done when necessary. Signs such as increased energy savings, current renovations,…
Tariffs: Tips On How to Prepare For and Manage New Waves of Tariffs
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Our employee-owners are empowered to give it everything we’ve got to bolster your bottom line.
Custom wire and cable solutions, online ordering, drive-through service and more.
Same-day delivery, 800+ brands, and best-in-class fulfillment.
On-call technical troubleshooting and six dedicated teams of product specialists.
Volunteering and providing financial support to our communities.
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EMPOWERING PEOPLE IS THE BEST WAY TO POWER PROGRESS.
I create lasting value for my team by maintaining a culture where they can achieve potential they didn’t even know they had.
EMPLOYEE-OWNER - Sales, Ottumwa
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MORE THAN CONDUITS, WE CREATE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
I create lasting value for my customers by treating every single one of them like they are our number one customer.
EMPLOYEE-OWNER - Sales, Urbandale
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PROUD TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO POWER US.
I create lasting value for my community by giving time and energy to help make a difference.
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