Who We Are
Direct Companies unites specialized teams in automation, data, fabrication, and business technology to support critical operations with clear accountability.
At a Glance
Founded in 2012 and based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Direct Companies has grown by building a family of specialized technology brands and bringing them together under one organization. We give clients a simpler alternative to managing multiple vendors, helping them better align the systems and services that support day-to-day operations while reducing complexity, risk, and vendor sprawl.
Our Advantage
Direct Companies unites specialized technology brands under one organization, giving clients a single source for expertise, delivery, and accountable long-term support.
From initial design through implementation and ongoing support, our teams take ownership at every stage to deliver consistent, accountable results.
We select and implement the right technologies for your environment, giving you flexibility across vendors and platforms without limitations.
We focus on building lasting relationships through transparency, responsive service, and a genuine commitment to follow-through.
Our systems and services are built to support your growth, expansion, modernization, and evolving operational requirements.
When issues affect your operations, security, or productivity, our support teams respond quickly to minimize disruption and reduce risk.
We bring IT and OT expertise together to deliver secure, reliable systems that work from the plant floor up to your leadership team.
What We Do
Direct evaluates the needs of the wholly owned companies in its portfolio, their employees, and their clients to continue to add value for all to grow into the future. Evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities to enhance a variety of technological opportunities and build a portfolio of solutions to continue to advance our value to our clients and team.
Connect with our team to learn more about Direct Companies and how our technology, engineering, and business solutions can support your organization.
Why We Do IT
At Direct, we believe that progress is driven by bold ideas and cutting-edge solutions. As industries evolve, we remain at the forefront—pioneering technologies, optimizing efficiencies, and shaping the future. Our commitment to innovation fuels everything we do, ensuring that businesses stay ahead in an ever-changing world.
Our Vision:
Innovating today, for a better tomorrow.
Client Testimonials
Having Direct involved with our control systems has made a big difference for our maintenance team. They help us troubleshoot issues, support system upgrades, and keep things running smoothly. Their responsiveness and understanding of our equipment makes day to day work easier.
We use Direct for our IT services and they’ve been a strong partner for our business. They’ve improved our security, reduced downtime, and made technology easier for our employees to use. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, which gives us confidence in our technology environment.
Direct supports our automation and control systems and has been a dependable partner for our plant. They understand our process, respond quickly when issues come up, and help us avoid downtime. Their team is knowledgeable, easy to work with, and gives us confidence in our operations.
These values shape how we work with each other, serve our clients, and build long-term partnerships rooted in trust and accountability.
Consistently doing the right thing to earn and build the confidence of all.
Operating with coordinated resources and efforts to accomplish common objectives.
Contributing significantly to the financial well-being of all.
Executing in ways that meet or exceed internal and external expectations.
Project Ready
From automation to IT, security, and fabrication, our teams work together to support your most critical systems. Let's talk about what we can build together.
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