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Sukup Mfg. to Open New Iowa Office
USAgNet - 08/16/2017

Sukup Manufacturing Co. announced it will open an office location in the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames, Iowa, after September 1.

"Sukup Manufacturing has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, which has created the ideal time to grow in locations. We view opening this new office in Ames as an opportunity to capitalize on the engineering and technical expertise of both students at Iowa State University and professionals at the Iowa State University Research Park. Proximity to these exceptional institutions will only allow Sukup Manufacturing to leverage additional talent and realize further growth and success," said Charles Sukup, company president.

"Precision agriculture is the future of the industry," said Emily Schmitt, general counsel for Sukup Manufacturing. "Innovation and technology are key to our company's future. What better place than the Iowa State University Research Park to access the skills, knowledge, and resources to bring technology to farmers and help them be more productive than ever before?"

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest family-owned and operated grain storage, drying and handling equipment manufacturer headquartered in Sheffield, Iowa, and covers 1,000,000 sq. ft. of office, manufacturing and warehouse space. The company employs over 600 people, making it one of the largest employers in North Central Iowa. Three generations of the family are now active in the business.

Sukup's product line includes on-farm and commercial grain bins, portable and tower dryers, centrifugal and axial fans and heaters, stirring machines, bin unloading equipment and bin floors and supports. Sukup also manufactures a line of material handling equipment that includes bucket elevators, drag conveyors and chain loop conveyors, as well as a line of steel buildings.


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