Power Engineering & Manufacturing, LTD (PEM)

05/24/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Power Engineering & Manufacturing, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

We are closed Monday, May 25 for the holiday.

05/04/2026

There's a new machine on our production floor!

The Helios HERA 500 is officially up and running. This addition expands our manufacturing capabilities and supports our continued commitment to precision, quality, and efficiency for our customers.

04/23/2026

Our first company grill‑out was a success! Huge thanks to Sandon for the slow‑smoked pulled pork—so delicious! 😋🔥

03/11/2026

🎉 Work Anniversary Spotlight 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Zak Siela on 5 years with PEM!
As our Sales Manager, Zak plays a key role in building strong customer relationships and supporting our team every day.
Thank you, Zak, for everything you do—we appreciate all you bring to PEM!

03/06/2026

Every application comes with its own design challenges. When a customer in the industrial processing equipment manufacturing industry needed a drive solution tailored to a new system, our team engineered AD‑104 to meet their unique requirements.

The gearbox powers a vertical cuttings dryer (VCD)—a mechanical separation machine used in oil and gas drilling to separate drilling fluids from solid drill cuttings. This is the world's first hydraulically driven VCD, featuring dual hydraulic motors that provide instant full torque and faster spin‑up compared to traditional electric drives, among other benefits.

To commemorate the collaboration, Aldo and Corey designed a fully functioning 3D printed replica of the AD‑104 gearbox as a gift to PEM's new customer—highlighting the teamwork and custom engineering behind the final solution.

03/03/2026

PEM was one of a few manufacturers in the Cedar Valley chosen to participate in the Cedar Valley Manufacturers Association (CVMA) promotional video.

CVMA now operates under Grow Cedar Valley and aims to enhance the visibility of manufacturing in our area and attract new member companies.

The video produced by Grow Cedar Valley, aims to highlight the strength, innovation, and impact of manufacturing in our region. It features real companies, real people, and real work happening every day across the Cedar Valley.

Our President & CEO, Dennis Schilling, served as PEM’s primary spokesperson in the video, with additional team members captured throughout our facility, showcasing our operations on the manufacturing floor.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this initiative and are proud to support efforts that elevate the image of manufacturing, strengthen workforce awareness, and tell the story of our industry and community.

🎬 Be sure to check out the video and see how Cedar Valley manufacturers are making an impact.

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

We had our annual chili cook-off today!

Teams and individuals participated and brought in their chili to share. We invited the Waterloo Firefighters back this year to help judge and vote on their favorite chili. 🔥🌶

The winners were:
🥇1st Place: Whitney
🥈2nd Place: Gabe
🥉3rd Place: Cody, Dennis, Amy and Melissa tied for 3rd place!

Congratulations to the winners! A big thank you to everyone who brought a delicious chili to share.

We also extend our gratitude to Waterloo Fire for generously volunteering your time to judge our event!

02/13/2026

We are congratulating Adam Kester on celebrating his 5-year anniversary with PEM! Thank you for your dedication and hard work keeping those hobs and shapers running. We appreciate you!

01/09/2026

With the new year bring new faces...and we're excited to welcome a new Inside Sales team member. These positions play a key role in supporting our customers, building strong relationships, and contributing to the success of our team.

Please join us in giving Krystin a warm welcome!