Fluid Quip Technologies® (FQT) is a premier technology and process engineering firm based in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. FQT was founded on extensive experience in the corn wet milling and dry grind ethanol industries. For over 30 years, FQT’s engineering and technical leadership teams have developed technologies and process solutions for the biofuels and biochemical industries worldwide. FQT’s patented technologies enhance the base corn-to-ethanol process and supply the growing need for protein and carbohydrate building blocks for the global economy.

At Keen Project Solutions, we specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), leveraging our expertise to advance your business. Our approach combines modern solutions with a project discovery process that ensures a deep understanding of your unique needs, emphasizing safety and collaboration. Our team, including our large team of direct-hire Millwrights, applies hands-on experience to deliver innovative solutions that exceed industry standards. We prioritize early engagement in projects, ensuring clear objectives and meticulous planning for optimal outcomes. We're proud of our credentials, including the Accredited Quality Contractor status and numerous safety and excellence awards, reflecting our commitment to quality and safety. Choose Keen Project Solutions for unmatched engineering, procurement, and construction services that drive your business forward.

Knobelsdorff (KE) is a national, turnkey contractor delivering integrated solutions across Renewable Energy, Industrial Electrical, Power Services & Testing, and Automation & Controls Engineering. We serve complex markets, including feed, flour, grain, food & beverage, industrial processing and manufacturing, cement, data centers, and renewable fuels, by providing end to end expertise from design and engineering through construction, commissioning and ongoing service. In ethanol production facilities, KE supports plant expansions, system upgrades, and ongoing reliability initiatives with a focus on electrical infrastructure, controls integration, and plant performance. Our teams deliver PLC and SCADA integration, UL 508A and UL 698A control panels, power distribution and substation work, arc flash and power studies, and NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E compliance services to help plants operate safely, efficiently, and with maximum uptime.

Our design/build approach provides comprehensive oversight from early project planning through final closeout, unifying design, engineering, procurement, and construction under a single, accountable team. We coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on‑site activities to ensure seamless execution, supported by transparent budgeting, cost tracking, and financial clarity throughout the process. Schedules are proactively developed, monitored, and managed to maintain momentum and avoid delays, while rigorous quality assurance and adherence to industry standards safeguard performance at every stage. Safety planning, compliance, and continuous risk mitigation are built into the workflow, alongside robust procurement support and vendor management. Real‑time communication with owners, engineers, and stakeholders keeps decisions aligned, and our team resolves issues quickly to keep projects on track. Detailed documentation control, reporting, and performance tracking provide full visibility from concept to completion, delivering a streamlined and predictable design/build experience.

VAA is a nationally recognized engineering, planning and design firm with more than four decades of expertise and a highly specialized skillset. From renewable feedstock unloading and processing to fuel storage and loadout in ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel facilities – and beyond. Clients choose VAA for our unique ability to understand their realities, integrate the various elements of a solution and cultivate long-term, mutually successful partnerships. Designed. Engineered. Solved. Partner with VAA – Let’s get growing.