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This article is designed for anyone who has a stake in ensuring that their processing environment remains clean and safe.

During a Clean-in-place (CIP) Cycle the force created by the supply pump and fluid action removes unwanted substances throughout the system.

This resource is for anyone who designs, owns, or operates processing systems and desires the latest info regarding CIP system components and design.

​Making food and pharmaceuticals safe is a primary goal for all processing plants, and clean in place is an important tool for reaching that goal.

CIP systems vary widely in configuration, capacity, quality, and level of automation. They also vary by industry. This guide will help you choose.

Dairy products are vulnerable to spoilage & rapid growth of bacteria, making clean-in-place (CIP) essential to cost-efficient sanitary operations.

It is crucial for companies to determine the right material for their process initially to avoid costly downtime and replacement parts/labor.

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.

Central States Industrial (CSI) engineered solutions to optimize the use of totes, minimize product loss, and increase productivity.

The TrueClean ToteCleaner is the industry’s first fully sanitary cleaning system dedicated to providing consistent, quick sanitation of IBC totes.

After over a year in development, CSI released Compact CIP as the most affordable, fully automated CIP skid on the market.

​Coupling guards are an essential, but often overlooked, piece of equipment created to keep the user from harm.

CSI is happy to announce the launch of the first and only air blow check valve that can be cleaned in place with the process lines.

Highlights from our Grand Opening in Grand Prairie, Texas on September 19, 2018.

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

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.

On February 28, 2017, Central States Industrial (CSI) purchased Crouch Supply Company of Fort Worth, TX.

Local teacher focused on careers, with the goal of helping students understand the importance of hard work and pursuing education and training.

The Jim and Shirley Cook Scholarship is administered through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Applications open February 1st.

Luke Gebel joins the sales team at CSI to help meet customer needs in the Iowa and Nebraska territory.

CSI adds Kurt Meyer and his expertise to the sanitary solutions team.

A message from Mark Cook, our CEO, about the service interruption due to the implementation of our new ERP system.

Rachael Sawyer is one of four Customer Service Reps that work remotely from a home office across the country.

It’s no secret Jordan is the grandson of Jim Cook, CSI founder, & the son of CEO Mark Cook. So, Jordan has really been a part of CSI his entire life.

In the state of Texas, Adam Bruhn is responsible for providing support for all customers in food, dairy, beverage, and high purity industries.

With nearly two decades of industry experience, Eric has a lot of expertise to share. His technical aptitude truly has been a formidable force.

A true team player, Eric said, “Any accomplishment I can think of, I can also think of people that were involved with it and helped me get there.”