Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN)

Introducing our October WHIN Champion, Bret Nufer, P.E.! Bret is an Electrical Engineer at Lakeside Book Company and leads the Innovation as a Service (IaaS) project we have at their Crawfordsville facility. We truly appreciate Bret's dedication and the valuable partnership we share with him and Lakeside Book Company! The purpose of WHIN Champions is to recognize and express gratitude towards stakeholders and community members who support WHIN and embody our mission. Stay tuned as a celebrate a new WHIN Champion monthly! #WHIN #WHINRegion #WHINChampion

🚀 Proud to share the latest achievements from our Innovation as a Service (IaaS) projects! Across 20 locations in the WHIN region, we’ve deployed 369 sensors gathering key operational insights in real-time. Over the past month, these sensors have captured an incredible 1.3 million measurements, empowering our clients with the data they need to optimize and innovate. Here’s to driving transformation, one sensor at a time! Send us a message if you're interested in learning more about IaaS! #WHIN #IaaS #DigitalTransformation

Introducing Manufacturing Alliance Member: Holscher Products Inc + Holscher Powder Coating Holscher Products is a wholesale manufacturing company located in Fowler, Indiana. Founded in 1980 by Joe and Marilyn Holscher, the first products fabricated were shepherd crook poles and wire tomato cages which were sold to garden centers. As the demand for products increased, the size of the company and the variety of products expanded. In 1982, Joe met Jim Carpenter, founder of the Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. Franchise and since then they have collaborated on many bird feeder products allowing both companies to grow. Holscher Products now sells a complete line of products exclusively to all Wild Birds Unlimited stores nationwide. In addition to manufacturing wrought iron, they also have a separate full service metal stripping, fabrication, and powder coating operation, Holscher Powder Coating. We are proud to have Holscher Products be a part of our Manufacturing Alliance! Learn more about Holscher Products: https://lnkd.in/g3BD8dN6 Learn more about Holscher Powder Coating: https://lnkd.in/g79rz3bU Join the Manufacturing Alliance: https://lnkd.in/gkUuYvhy

🚨 New Tower Alert 🚨 We recently added our 14th tower to our network! Have you checked out our Broadband Coverage Map yet to see if your address can get high speed internet? You can quickly and easily see if your address has coverage capability by going to https://lnkd.in/gf9BFMSU and inserting your address. If it looks like you are covered, go ahead and fill out an interest form and our internet service provider will be in touch quickly! ICYMI: We are installing advanced wireless gear on towers throughout the region to support our region-wide broadband initiative. But what does that mean? It means that if you live in a rural part of our region and struggle to get reliable high speed internet… we may be able to help you. We currently have deployed state-of-the-art broadband solutions in 14 locations with 4 more planned for the remainder of 2024. If you live in one of the following locations, check out our coverage map to see if you're covered: Monon Reynolds Attica Williamsport Fowler Earl Park Ladoga Frankfort Lafayette Veedersburg Logansport Round Grove Wolcott Schieler #WHIN #WHINBroadband

Tippecanoe School Corporation (TSC) has embraced the power of innovation by implementing WHIN’s Innovation as a Service (IaaS) platform across 21 of its schools. By utilizing advanced temperature and humidity sensors, TSC is enhancing its operational efficiency and ensuring optimal environments of their refrigerators and freezers. The platform’s dashboard provides real-time data, allowing the schools to monitor critical metrics and address any issues before they escalate into larger problems. Ashley Karshen, RDN, Director of Nutrition Services for TSC, highlighted the impact of these advancements. “WHIN's temperature and humidity sensors and dashboard have helped tremendously in allowing us to be aware of issues and troubleshoot them quickly. Their customer support is fantastic,” she stated. While the IaaS Initiative is aligned with the needs of manufacturers, its benefits extend far beyond the manufacturing sector. IaaS is an ideal solution for any organization facing challenges that can be addressed with the help of sensors and IoT technology, like TSC. We are grateful for this partnership with TSC and look forward to helping more organizations find solutions for their operational pain points! #WHIN #IaaS #TippecanoeCountyIN

Introducing Manufacturing Alliance Member: Bio Town Ag, Inc. Bio Town Ag, Inc. is a typical Indiana multigenerational family farm. Through the years they have managed the risks of our family farming business and grown as the economy and livestock market cycles presented opportunities. They have long been good stewards of the land and water. Desiring to build on that tradition, they acquired an anaerobic digester and began converting animal waste into energy, fertilizer and soil. Because optimizing the efficiency of the digester required more organic material than was available on our farm, we began accepting organic by-products from neighboring industries. Today, the business has grown to include the farming operation, as well as one of our nation's leading recyclers of organic by-products. The recycling business is called Back 2 Earth organic material recycling. Back 2 Earth helps many industries, such as food processing and distribution, reduce their organic by-product disposal costs. It also keeps these materials out of landfills and helps these companies meet their sustainability policy objectives. We are proud to have Bio Town Ag, Inc. be a part of our Manufacturing Alliance! Check out Bio Town Ag's welcome video: https://lnkd.in/gtYArpWR Learn more about Bio Town Ag: biotownag.com/ Join the Manufacturing Alliance: https://lnkd.in/gkUuYvhy

We recently had the opportunity to visit Steve Wallpe during harvest to support the integration of his farmwave equipment for the pilot program we are conducting together. 🚜🌾 We’re excited to be working together, bringing cutting-edge technology to the field to enhance efficiency and precision. It’s all about supporting our farmers and helping the ag industry thrive through innovation. #WHIN #AgTech #Harvest2024 #AgAlliance #BentonCountyIN

Our team had an amazing time at the AEM American Equipment Manufacturers Event! 🌟 We connected with industry leaders and exchanged insights on the latest innovations in equipment manufacturing. We also had the pleasure of running into our friends from Terra Drive Systems, Inc., a proud member of the Manufacturing Alliance. 🚜🤝 It’s always great to see familiar faces and strengthen partnerships in the field! #WHIN #AEM #ManufacturingAlliance #TerraDrive #IndustryInnovation

Another successful IaaS demo kit installation is in the books! 🎉 This time at Hubner Industries, LLC., where our sensors are now monitoring temperature and vibration in their seed warehouse operation. As part of our Innovation as a Service (IaaS) initiative, we're helping businesses like Hubner Industries ensure optimal conditions to protect operations. Proud to deliver solutions that make a real difference and excited to see the positive impact of this demo kit! #WHIN #InnovationasaService #IaaS #WHINIaaS

Teamwork makes the dream work! 🚀 Our WHIN team just wrapped up an incredible annual retreat, this time in French Lick, Indiana. This time away gave us the opportunity to step back from our day-to-day operations, dive deep into strategic planning for Q4, and set the foundation for an even stronger 2025. It was a chance not only to align our goals but also to strengthen our collaboration and team spirit. The energy and ideas shared during these days will drive us forward as we continue to grow and evolve together. Excited for what’s ahead! #WHIN #WHINregion