Measuring and controlling - When it comes to pioneering automation technology, the ifm
group is the ideal partner. Since the foundation in 1969 ifm has developed, produced and
sold sensors, controllers and systems for industrial automation worldwide. Today the ifm
group family-run in the second generation with more than 5,500 employees in 70 countries is
one of the worldwide industry leaders. ifm combines the internationality and innovative
strength of a growing group of companies with the flexibility and close customer contact of a
medium-sized company.
ifm – close to you!
At ifm, the key to success has always been people. A sales and service team of about 1,300
people - which is above average - supports customers worldwide. The experts on site know
the regional conditions and ensure individual and trusting support. More than 600 people in
research and development work in close partnership with the customer as well as research
institutions and universities to find solutions for the requirements of tomorrow. More than 650
patents and about 70 new patent registrations in 2015 are the result of this commitment.
Ceres Global and its subsidiaries add value across agricultural, energy and industrial supply chains through efficient sourcing, storing, transporting and marketing of high-quality agricultural commodities, value-added products and raw materials. Leveraging its network of commodity logistics centers and team of industry experts, Ceres Global connects farmers to customers around the world.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ceres Global operates 13 locations across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota. These facilities have an aggregate grain and oilseed storage capacity of approximately 32 million bushels.