Border States

08/19/2026

Signs are going up today at our Upper Midwest distribution center!

We're in the homestretch of this project — the first of several planned Border States distribution centers — and are on-track to be up and running later this year.

08/19/2026

Workforce capacity is changing how we're thinking about technology investment at Border States.

We need to preserve expertise, simplify complex work and help people contribute sooner, while leveraging new technology solutions to meet the needs of an evolving marketplace.

At NAED National, Jeremy Begg and Chris Stein joined Forest Flager from Parspec to share a quick look at the work we've been partnering on to address these challenges. Now, they're continuing the conversation in a 45-minute webinar — on Tuesday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m. PT — that's focused on how the strategy is being put into practice.

They'll cover the workflows we prioritized, the governance supporting our approach and what we've learned about using AI to bolster the contributions of our employee-owners.

Don't miss the conversation next week: https://info.parspec.io/workforce-challenges-distribution-webinar

08/18/2026

When we designed our Upper Midwest distribution center, it was with industry-leading technology in mind.

With a state-of-the-art warehouse management system, an autostore for automated picking of materials, and an emphasis on empowering our employee-owners to work efficiently, we're positioned to deliver a streamlined, reliable experience for our customers.

The Upper Midwest distribution center is set to open this fall in Fargo, North Dakota — stay tuned to learn more as we gear up for opening!

08/17/2026

Our team had a great time attending the 2026 National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) Marketing Summit!

It was a wonderful opportunity to network and connect with industry peers, and we were also proud to take home the Best of the Best Award Event award for our booth at last year's NECA convention.

08/13/2026

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.

08/10/2026

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.

08/07/2026

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!

Border States selected Blue Yonder Warehouse Management (WMS) and Blue Yonder Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) to modernize its warehouse operations and support enterprise-wide performance improvements.

08/06/2026

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

08/06/2026

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

08/05/2026

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

06/22/2026

Continuous growth, both as a company and individually, keeps us relevant, driving us to seek new opportunities and stay ahead in a changing world.

At Border States, we know our customers' work never stops and our industry is continually evolving. We are committed to being at the forefront of that evolution, pushing boundaries and expanding our capabilities to deliver the unwavering partnerships our customers need.

06/18/2026

We hold ourselves to the highest standards — raising the bar in every action, decision and experience, making us the clear choice.

This excellence is evident in the pride we take in our work and the outcomes we provide to our customers, helping them to move their unstoppable businesses forward.

06/16/2026

At Border States, we are relentless in taking care of the customer and each other. It's how we think, how we act and is at the core of our purpose.

This passion shows up in our work every day as we strive to provide an unmatched customer experience and in the way our employee-owners regularly go above and beyond as we treat our customers' businesses as our own.

05/22/2026

We are so excited to announce that Border States has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community for 2026.

The award recognizes companies who go above and beyond in creating an exceptional workplace culture, fostering belonging and building strong communities.

Learn more: solutions.borderstates.com/news/border-states-named-to-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces/