Automation is the Heart and Soul of your Manufacturing System
Maximize plant efficiency with innovation automation solutions
Our Story
NorthWind Technical Services, LLC was established in 1997 by Mike and Marlene Bosworth in their home outside of Sabetha, Kansas. At that time, the company primarily offered engineering consulting services.
Our Values
Core values are not aspirations or statements of what we would like to be or how we would like to behave, but are instead a description of who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Careers
What does it mean to a part of the NorthWind Team? It means working with intelligent people to solve problems, growing with your peers as a team while also growing personally, and so much more.
NorthWind PlantLOGIX™ Software Suite
The NorthWind PlantLOGIX™ platform is a powerful tool designed to streamline and simplify factory processes, taking your plant to the next level and allowing you to get the most out of your automation system.
To provide the best control system solutions we partner with quality companies.
These connections help us stay in touch with the latest technology, ensure we are a solid company through and through, and provide safe and reliable products.
Automated Project Development Process
NorthWind has been working to automate and streamline the entire process of designing, building, and programming control systems since 2005. The result of this effort is our automated process that increases quality while reducing production time.
What Our Partners Are Saying
Mid South Baking Company
“They were very easy to work with throughout the whole implementation as well as continuing to back us up as we go.”
-Bill Boyer, Production Manager
Tuffy's Pet Treats
'“We can talk about the system all we want, we can talk about how seamless it was, but I think the people at NorthWind that we have dealt with — whether it’s customer service or just calling up some techs to help — have really been the game changer in the whole setup.”
-Derrick Johnson, Plant Manager
US Pet Food
“What NorthWind has done for us is it’s very specialized so they have a plug in play and then they adjust to our needs and wants and would like to haves, and that comes very easily compared to companies we’ve used before.”
-Antione Albin, CEO
Mid South Baking Company
“When they walk out, you're not alone. It’s not just one and done with NorthWind and the support they tell you they give, it’s a company that truly gives you the support after the job is done.”
-Homer Daniels, General Manager
Cargill
“The nice thing is, I know if I go somewhere and see a NorthWind sign, I know I can contact somebody that is going to answer and is going to give me a solution that will make the problem go away quicker.”
-Matthew Robinson, Global Manufacturing Tech Eng
Tuffy's Pet Treats
“Where NorthWind stands out… we need support, we are a 24-hour operation and sometimes that supports the wee hours of the morning, and we have always been able to get support when we need it.”
-Brian Garlick, General Manager
Mid South Baking Company
“If you call for service or have a problem or want to change something, it doesn’t really matter who you get a hold of, things get done.”
-Homer Daniels, General Manager
US Pet Food (Next Level)
“The service that we get is outstanding, I’ve never had automation service like that… you don’t get that in a lot of companies and y’all have exceeded in that greatly.”
-Marcus Demming, Director of Operations
Fairview Mills
"The MES implementation has fundamentally changed how we approach manufacturing at Fairview Mills. We’re now making decisions based on real-time data rather than gut feel, and our operators have the information they need at their fingertips. This digital foundation positions us for continued growth and efficiency improvements in the future.”
-Darrin Hermesch, Director of Operations
Manner Polymers
We partnered with Northwind to enhance the recipe delivery pipeline between our new ERP system and production HMIs, ensuring that line-specific formulas are delivered accurately and efficiently. Since going live, we have seen measurable gains in accuracy, traceability, and operator confidence, and provides a strong foundation for scaling future real-time production data initiatives."
-Brett Cleary, IT Manager
Mid South Baking Company
“They were very easy to work with throughout the whole implementation as well as continuing to back us up as we go.”
-Bill Boyer, Production Manager
Tuffy's Pet Treats
'“We can talk about the system all we want, we can talk about how seamless it was, but I think the people at NorthWind that we have dealt with — whether it’s customer service or just calling up some techs to help — have really been the game changer in the whole setup.”
-Derrick Johnson, Plant Manager
Automation Experts
As a system integrator, NorthWind has the experience and knowledge necessary to help your manufacturing equipment run as efficiently as possible in order to produce high quality product and increase profitability.
Extrusion
Automating extruders is another area of expertise for NorthWind. We have controlled new extruders as well as retrofit older extruders for both the Pet Food and Plastics industries. We have in-depth knowledge of the extrusion processes that can be applied to your facility.
Mixing & Batching
NorthWind has been automating mixing and batching systems since our doors opened in 1997. We built software around the batching processes, looking for ways to enhance it. We are able to efficiently stage and time ingredient usage for bulk and micro ingredients and optimize specific mixers.
Need A Little Support?
Connect with a Service Technician today! For immediate automation support please call our direct line. For non-emergent issues and all other inquires, please fill out the contact form below and a Service Technician will be in touch.
