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Who We Are

About Direct Companies

Direct Companies unites specialized teams in automation, data, fabrication, and business technology to support critical operations with clear accountability.

At a Glance

All Your Technology, One Company

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.

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Our Advantage

What Sets Direct Companies Apart

Direct Companies unites specialized technology brands under one organization, giving clients a single source for expertise, delivery, and accountable long-term support.

End-to-End Capabilities

From initial design through implementation and ongoing support, our teams take ownership at every stage to deliver consistent, accountable results.

Platform-Agnostic Services

We select and implement the right technologies for your environment, giving you flexibility across vendors and platforms without limitations.

Trusted Partner Approach

We focus on building lasting relationships through transparency, responsive service, and a genuine commitment to follow-through.

Scalable by Design Systems

Our systems and services are built to support your growth, expansion, modernization, and evolving operational requirements.

Rapid Response When It Matters

When issues affect your operations, security, or productivity, our support teams respond quickly to minimize disruption and reduce risk.

IT and OT Alignment Expertise

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

Our Mission

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.

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Want to Learn More About Direct?

Connect with our team to learn more about Direct Companies and how our technology, engineering, and business solutions can support your organization.

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Why We Do IT

Our Vision

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

What Clients Say About Direct

WHAT DRIVES US

Our Core Values

These values shape how we work with each other, serve our clients, and build long-term partnerships rooted in trust and accountability.

Trust

Consistently doing the right thing to earn and build the confidence of all.

Teamwork

Operating with coordinated resources and efforts to accomplish common objectives.

Financial Success

Contributing significantly to the financial well-being of all.

Excellence

Executing in ways that meet or exceed internal and external expectations.

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Partner With Direct Companies

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.

Operational Data Assessment

Use our free 20-point operational data assessment to uncover disconnected systems, manual reporting, visibility gaps, and opportunities to improve your operation.

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How Strong Is Your Cybersecurity?

Use our free 20-point cybersecurity assessment to uncover security gaps, overlooked risks, and areas where stronger protection is needed.

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Is Your Control System a Downtime Risk

Use the free 10-point checklist to uncover reliability gaps, aging components, documentation issues, and modernization risks before they lead to unexpected downtime.

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Get the Operational Technology Assessment

Evaluate 20 areas across systems, infrastructure, data, security, and support to identify gaps and opportunities to improve.

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Get the Panel Project Readiness Guide

Plan your control panel project with fewer surprises. Get the free guide to organize key requirements and prepare for fabrication with confidence.

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