Our sponsors

Without the support of our sponsors we would not have the manufacturing and opportunities that enable us to participate with our peers in events that call for professionalism, cooperation, and comradery. Nor would we be able to continue honing our passion for STEAM.

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Without these wonderful sponsors we would not be able to keep our lights on, building warm, and machines running! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, click the button to the right!

“As one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., we power millions of homes and businesses. We’re working together with our customers and communities to create the future of energy. We’re listening, going beyond customers’ expectations and developing innovative solutions to build a future that is boundless for us all. We’re continually energized by our team members, their passions, and their drive to make a difference in the communities we serve.” – AEP

“Van Ness Tech Services is located in Alexandria, Indiana and was formed to help small to medium sized businesses with IT support when they lack their own IT department. We have over 45 years of combined knowledge to help out with your technology needs.” – Van Ness Tech

“Our team works hard to create lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence. We care about fostering the sustainable movement of goods and people for generations to come, and we know our customers care, too. Our strategic footprint ensures responsive, quality customer support all day, every day.” – Progress Rail

“Companies that look to niche service providers like Praxis for solutions in a broader strategic context understand that, with proper financial analyses, governance, and methodologies, they gain greater business value and competitive advantages. We have been helping our business partners gain a competitive edge through subrogation for two decades.” – Praxis Consulting

“For over 80 years, Crawford has led the industry through a relentless focus on people and the innovative tools that empower them. Leading the digital revolution means not just thinking like a technology company but actually being a technology company. That’s what Crawford Technologies is all about. Through this initiative, we’re driving forward-thinking progress across all areas of claims management to support our workforce, and our clients, today and for decades to come.” – Crawford

“G&G Oil Company, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1957. G&G Oil supplies fuels, lubricants, and related services to our customer base throughout the mid-west. Our attention to customer needs has been an integral part our success for over 58 years. G&G Oil looks to be more than just your distributor of petroleum products; we want to build a long term partnership with our customers. We view our business relationship with our customers as being a provider of solutions for all of their lubricant related needs. From the large factory to the corner shop, G&G Oil can provide you with a level of customer service that we believe truly sets us apart from the competition!” – G&G Oil

“Since its inception, IN-MaC has served as a focal point for manufacturing discovery, learning, and engagement related to Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of manufacturing,” said Nathan Hartman, Director of IN-MaC in West Lafayette and Dauch Family Professor of Advanced Manufacturing at Purdue University. “Reimagined IN-MaC, IN-MaC 2.0, will see us engaging and integrating the Digital Manufacturing Testbed at IN-MaC West Lafayette with the advanced Physical Manufacturing Testbed infrastructure of IN-MaC: MMRL in Indianapolis to support manufacturing transformation in Indiana.” – IN-Mac

“IPS is your power partner for operating reliability. We respond to your needs with mission-critical capabilities and resources. Rethink problems other companies can’t handle. And resolve issues with service, repair, replacement, or remanufacturing.” – IPS

“The Community Foundation of Grant County has launched a local impact investing program with the goal of accelerating positive social outcomes, as an extension of our community leadership efforts. Unlike traditional grant-based philanthropy, impact investments are structured as flexible, affordable loans that will help local, eligible nonprofits, businesses, and people to bridge funding gaps and support community programs to drive greater impact. We recognize that our assets, over 90% of which are endowed, positions us to bring new tools, such as local impact investing, to address the needs and opportunities of Grant County.” – Grant County Com. Foundation

“With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.” – Caterpillar