Innovation
10 patent families (9 granted) — focus: Human necessities, Operations & transport, Chemistry & metallurgy; filing pace steady. Cited 552 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 112.3K social following, 1 post in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
4 investors on record.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity | 1 | 25% |
| Bank & private debt | 2 | 50% |
| Other / undisclosed | 1 | 25% |
Hiring activity
Hires frequently
180 roles tracked across 8 of the last 12 months
10 Jun 2026 · Managing Director, Operations · Sioux Falls
10 Jun 2026 · Director, Plant Engineering · Sioux Falls
19 May 2026 · Sales Account Manager · Kansas City
17 May 2026 · 8600 Loader - 2nd Shift · Lincoln
14 May 2026 · Livestock Coordinator · Sioux Falls
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.
Recent activity
1 Jul 2026
Partnership
USO