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Passivation improves the chemistry of the surface while electropolishing removes surface damage, improves the surface profile or smoothes the surface.

Flow meters and load cells are different technologies, but their paths sometimes overlap raising the question of which is best for certain situations.

Outsourcing can provide cheaper service and repairs with more expertise compared to in-house maintenance.

Technology advances, designs are updated, and product lines come and go. This can cause problems for facilities invested in discontinued equipment.

How long should sanitary hose last? The question itself is difficult to answer due to the unique applications that vary from one facility to another.

Real Ale Brewing Company is one of the largest independently owned craft breweries in the nation.

CSI has expertise in all aspects of the brewery industry. The experts at CSI understand how to properly invest to maximize ROI.

By identifying microbiological induced corrosion (MIC), its damaging effects can be minimized, if not eliminated.

A multinational brewery came to Central States Industrial (CSI) with safety and cleanability issues concerning their swickle connector and assembly.

CSI helps eliminate a food manufactures issues with IBC totes through pump selection and a CSI tote unloading system.

Recent CSI retiree, Marvin Carr, dedicated his career to ensuring that people have access to food made in clean, safe facilities.

CSI attended PACK EXPO, a trade show designed to help facilitate open communication and collaboration to inspire innovative ideas and solutions.

PACK EXPO helps processors in the food, dairy, and beverage industries find accessible solutions to their problems.

For CSI employees, these last 40 years represent more than just a job or a paycheck. To be part of CSI is to be family.

Trade shows are a time for innovation, creativity, and connection. Amanda Williamson, Creative Director at CSI, knows this better than anybody.