What started as a challenge has, indeed, turned into an opportunity. Not just for DeGeest Steel Works, but for the entire powder coating industry. - Powder Coating Institute

Painting and finishing robots can become an extension of a fabricator's team and multiply their efforts for the company to accomplish more. - Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation, and LestaUSA.

It’s like capturing the knowledge of your best painter and hitting copy and repeat to free up your talent to help your company accomplish more. - Derek DeGeest

We are always striving to push the boundaries on what is possible in manufacturing. - Derek DeGeest

This week at FABTECH, LestaUSA officially launched, forever changing the landscape of automated finishing across North American manufacturing and fabrication industries.

Our expansion into North America in partnership with LestaUSA was two years in the making. Now we can help US manufacturers gain efficiencies and peace of mind with our technology. - Emmanuel Mazza, Lesta SRL Founder

The commitment to their team and their community, along with their drive to be innovative highlights their recognition as Business Partner of the Year. - Nick Fosheim, Executive Director LCEDA-MCEDA

Our painter told me, "It’s hard to believe that’s me in there. I did that! - Derek DeGeest

We will continue to look for ways to multiply the efforts of our experienced, talented, hard-working team. - Derek DeGeest

It’s exciting to see good things happening with South Dakota businesses. And see family businesses that have, not only survived for a really long time, but prospered, continued to grow, and do great things. South Dakota Representative Senator John Thune

Automation has not taken anybody’s job, (ADD a hard return here so "it" is on the next line.) it has created more jobs. You actually increase in business. - Linda McMahon, White House Cabinet Member and Head of the U.S. Small Business Administration

Making use of new technology has allowed us to increase production and efficiency. - Derek DeGeest