Industry Expertise: Food Processing

Barilla America, Inc. – Ames, Iowa

When considering a U.S. facility, location was a key factor driving Barilla’s decision. They found what they were looking for in the 240-acre site in Ames, Iowa, located on Interstate 35 with a Union Pacific line running along the site.

Alliant Energy assisted the project by constructing a substation near the Barilla facility and agreeing to share in the cost of any necessary underground electrical service.

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Interstate Meat Service – Albert Lea, Minnesota:

"It was a deal we couldn't pass up. Not only did Alliant Energy help us with the research, they also helped us with the financing. We had lots of good input from our Alliant Energy representative that helped us make an informed, intelligent decision.

It was a pleasure working with Alliant Energy. I definitely recommend Alliant Energy to other companies who are considering expansion."

Dick Andersen – Financial Manager

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Didion Milling – Cambria, Wisconsin:

"Not only did we receive valuable input from Alliant Energy, they also provided the capital we needed to finance the energy-saving measures. It's clear that Alliant Energy has a commitment to helping its customers save energy."

John Didion – Chief Executive Officer

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Fremont Farms – Malcom, Iowa

"Alliant Energy worked with us to design a primary electrical distribution system that would be built in phases paralleling our construction schedule.

This approach reduced our initial capital cost for the system and has allowed us to make changes in the electrical distribution system as we made modifications to the design of each building.”

Stoney Hinshaw, Complex Manager