Our Company

Our story began in the garage of Jim and Shirley Cook

Central States Industrial Equipment and Service, Inc. (CSI) was established by Jim and Shirley Cook on July 1, 1977, in Jefferson City, MO. With a high degree of commitment to quality and customer service, Jim made "finished jobs" a hallmark of CSI.

In 1984 the Cooks relocated CSI to Springfield, MO, with four employees. Over the years, the business continued to grow by adding creative and skilled employees to help serve our customers.

Today, CSI has over 180 employees in five locations across the US. In addition to our 80,000 square-foot headquarters in Springfield, MO, CSI has distribution facilities in Fresno, CA; Durham, NC; and Grand Prairie, TX.

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"Since 1977, our growth has been driven by our customers. They have repeatedly trusted in us to focus on their needs, as we have repeatedly trusted in them to recognize the value of CSI."

Mark Cook, CEO

Our Vision

Customers exude confidence in CSI.

Our Mission

We provide value-added process components and systems for hygienic processes. We will understand the needs of our customers and work as a team to fill those needs.

Our Values

  • God
  • Honesty
  • Customer
  • Learning
  • Reliability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Respect
  • Fun and Community
  • Encouragement

About Our Founder, Jim Cook

Born in 1937, Jim Cook grew up on a farm in McGirk, MO, and joined the United States Marine Corps immediately following high school. He learned machine tool skills while studying for his role as an airplane mechanic at Pensacola Naval Air Station and Naval Station San Diego. He also married his high school sweetheart, Shirley...

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Industry Associations Download Line Card

CSI has long valued its close relationships with associations that represent our industries. These associations assist us in our goal to continuously improve our service, sharpen our skills, and aid us in giving our customers the best value possible.

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