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Michelle Sims, Strategic Account Manager – Natural Gas Construction, had the opportunity to present an Awareness Moment on the power of women's networks and industry resources at the INGAA Mid-Year Meeting last week. During her presentation, Michelle highlighted the value of organizations and programs such as Border States' Women's Development Program, Energetic Women and the Western Energy Institute (WEI) Women in Leadership, sharing how these resources support leadership development, mentorship and professional growth. She emphasized the importance of intentional networking and creating opportunities to build meaningful industry connections, and highlighted the importance for the conversation to include both men and women, noting that diverse teams drive stronger problem-solving, greater innovation and higher engagement. #OwnTogether #Leadership #Networking #WeMoveAmericaForward

Section 232 tariff reductions on certain aluminum imports aim to incentivize onshoring, but domestic aluminum still faces key challenges and Chile and Peru’s supply woes add on to an already strained global copper market. Read more in the Commodity Update — August 2026. #Commodities #Trade #Distribution #ElectricalDistribution

The Autostore system at our Upper Midwest distribution center is up and running! Set to open later this fall, the technology features in the distribution center — including the Autostore — will deliver up to 5x efficiency for roughly 50-60% of the lines picked in the facility. This will allow our team to work smarter to deliver fast, reliable service to our customers. #Automation #Autostore #Distribution #ElectricalDistribution #WeMoveAmericaForward

Border States' partnership with BlueYonder has allowed us to to modernize warehouse operations and support enterprise-wide performance improvements. They recently featured us on their site in a customer success story — illustrating how this partnership is playing out across our company. Read the full article below! #WMS #WarehouseManagement #WeMoveAmericaForward

Registration is now open for Rockwell Automation Fair 2026! ⚾ Join Border States this November in Boston, Massachusetts, and take advantage of our exclusive event package designed to help you get the most out of Automation Fair. Travel with us as we connect with industry leaders, explore the latest innovations in automation and network with Border States experts, product managers and peers from across the industry. Highlights include our Welcome Reception and an unforgettable hospitality event at the iconic Fenway Park. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect and experience Automation Fair alongside the Border States team. 👉 Reserve your spot today: https://cvent.me/oEQK5y #AutomationFair #RockwellAutomation #BorderStates #IndustrialAutomation #Boston #FenwayPark #Manufacturing #CustomerExperience #Networking #DigitalTransformation

Stop by and meet our team at the 2026 MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit — August 11-13 in Iowa City, Iowa! #MEAEvents #NaturalGas #MEAenergy #WeMoveAmericaForward

Visit our team next week at the Louisiana Gas Association Pipeline Safety Conference in New Orleans! #LGA #NaturalGas #WeMoveAmericaForward

Sometimes the best way to get safety right is to see it, try it and get your crew's input. That's why our Tools and Safety Product Managers can come right to your site with a range of PPE and safety gear — so your team can test options and find what actually works for them. Want us to bring PPE options directly to your team? Schedule a quick on-site tools and safety review: industrial_marketing@borderstates.com We'll help you: - Get crew feedback on fit, comfort and usability - Identify the right gear for your specific jobs - Simplify what you standardize and order going forward It's an easy way to make sure your crews have the right protection — and actually want to wear it. If you're open to it, we can coordinate a time to stop by and walk through options with your team. #Safety #BorderStatesSafety #WeMoveAmericaForward

Congratulations to the second cohort of our Emerging Leaders program! This talented group recently completed a nine-month program focused on developing leadership skills and learning how to lead with authenticity and impact. We look forward to seeing how each of these employee-owners will continue to help shape the future of Border States! #OwnTogether #Leadership #EmployeeOwnership

When safety needs move fast, having the right partner matters. We partner with our customers to deliver the tools, PPE and safety solutions that keep their teams safe — including fall protection designed for complex job sites and work environments. Our Tool and Safety Product Managers work every day to jump in, assess what's needed and help keep safety on track. Whether it's urgent or just a quick check-in, we can help: - Simplify what you're buying - Keep PPE consistent across crews - Make sure you're covered for the job Contact us today to get started: industrial_marketing@borderstates.com #Safety #BorderStatesSafety #WeMoveAmericaForward