It still excites me to talk about manufacturing. I was born and raised in Sukup Manufacturing Co. I started welding in sixth grade and saw the value of ‘grow it or make it’ as a way of life. My father, a forward-thinking farmer, started the company in 1963; today it’s my privilege to lead the business as President and CEO.
Whether it is troubleshooting on the plant floor or developing new products, I believe there’s joy found in creating. For Sukup, we never settle for the status quo in our quest to help farmers feed and fuel the world. The world’s harvest runs through Sukup.
Today, we are the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, drying, and handling equipment. Three generations of my family are active in the day-to-day operations at our Sheffield, Iowa headquarters. Sukup Manufacturing Co. has been known for understanding the agriculture industry’s needs and providing innovative solutions to effectively address those needs.
Producers can confidently protect and preserve their grain with our solutions, whether storing for weeks, months, or longer. From corn and beans to grains and nuts, storing now can maximize profits later. Our bins are versatile, accommodating pistachios, rice, canola, wheat, coffee, and more.
Sukup bins and dryers are iconic in the agricultural landscape, symbolizing opportunity, and control for producers. On-site storage empowers producers to manage their harvests effectively. We believe those products symbolize opportunity; on-site storage puts the producer in control.
The future is exciting. Our next step in the Sukup story involves advancing agricultural technology and continuing with our customer-focused solutions. With Synk™, Powered by Sukup, we are introducing simpler, smarter, and safer grain management solutions for operations of all sizes. It’s a seamless, holistic grain management system that will revolutionize the way farmers store, monitor, handle and condition grain. Synk is in beta testing, preparing for a limited release of phase 1 in February. We believe this will shape the future of farming worldwide.
Embracing the challenge of my lifelong mantra, “Grow it or make it” I remain committed to continuous improvement. Committed to innovative solutions –that is Sukup’s mission.
To learn more about our products, visit sukup.com. To learn more about our new innovative on-farm solutions, visit Synk.com.
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-By Steve Sukup, President & CEO, Sukup Manufacturing Co.
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