M A R C H 2 0 1 9 POTATO GROWER 27 Our Associate Spotlight for February features Scott Homstad from Tri-Steel Manufacturing. Scott has been General Manager of Tri-Steel Manufacturing and a Potato Associate for over 12 years. Tri-Steel Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer and industrial supplier was founded in 1962 by Adolph (Toby) Tobiason, Milton Homstad, and Louis Peabody. Tristeel is a full service manufacturer with administration, marketing, engi- neering, procurement, and full manu- facturing capabilities. A primary busi- ness is the design and manufacturing of potato equipment to include Logan Potato Equipment and processing lines from the field to the final consumer package for potatoes and other produce. Other manufacturing activities include products for such diverse industries as wind energy, power generation, grain handling, and general contract manu- facturing. The company also serves a wide variety of local and regional industries distrib- uting MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation) replacement parts from well recognized names in the industry like Browning, TECO Westinghouse, Rexnord, Morse, Carlisle, Timken and Lovejoy. A full service machine shop and a large steel inventory for retail complete our services. For more information on becoming a Potato Associate member, call the NPPGA office at (218) 773-3633. Potato Associates of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Associate Spotlight