ABOUT CHIEF INDUSTRIES

Founded in 1954 as a small construction firm, the company soon became a dealer for farm buildings and grain bins. The following decade saw growth primarily in the manufacture of grain bins and steel buildings. Since then, a number of other companies have been added to the Chief ranks—ranging from factory-built homes to ethanol fuels—all under the guiding commitments to Customer Service, Manufacturing Excellence and Financial Strength & Stability.

Chief Industries, Inc., a Grand Island, Nebraska based multi-product manufacturer, produces and markets grain storage, handling and conditioning products; pre-engineered metal farm utility, grain storage, post frame and commercial building systems; custom steel fabrication; factory built housing; recreational vehicles; wastewater treatment systems; security doors, windows and related furniture; Intermodal equipment, railroad box car doors and related equipment plus ethanol and high protein feed. The company also has a common carrier subsidiary, a construction division and two manufactured housing retail lots.

Manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities are located in Grand Island, Aurora, Kearney, Hastings, Omaha, Ogallala, Lincoln, Nebraska; Rensselaer, Indiana; Fort Dodge, Iowa; Janesville, Wisconsin; Maldon, Essex, England and Rousies, France.