SHEFFIELD, IOWA, U.S. ? Sukup Manufacturing Co. employees Brent Hansen and John Hanig were recently named top officers of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society’s (GEAPS) North Iowa Chapter.

Hansen, Sukup’s commercial account manager, has been named president, and Sukup Bin sales director, John Hanig, has been named vice-president of the chapter. Together, they have over 47 years of industry experience from their time at Sukup.


“We are very grateful for their commitment to Sukup Manufacturing Co. and are very proud of their many roles and accomplishments inside and outside of the company,” said Steve Sukup, vice-president and chief financial officer.

GEAPS (Grain Elevator And Processing Society) is an 80-year-old non-profit professional society and knowledge resource for the world of grain handling industry operations. 

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is a family-owned and operated grain storage, drying and handling equipment manufacturer headquartered in Sheffield, Iowa, U.S. and covers 1,000,000 square feet of office, manufacturing and warehouse space. The company employs over 500 people, making it one of the largest employers in North Central Iowa. Three generations of the family are now active in the business.