TAMA, IA — Deimco Finishing Equipment, a designer and builder of custom finishing and material handling systems, recently announced the hiring of Shivtej Utekar as Automation Engineer and Ryan Hass as Senior Technician. Kirk Shirar, President and Co-Owner of Deimco, said, “We are excited to welcome Shivtej and Ryan to our team. They will be a great resource for Deimco and our customers.”

Utekar obtained his Master’s Degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Wichita State University in May of 2020. During his time at university, Utekar completed an internship with Speed Automation. As Automation Engineer, Utekar will be responsible for the design and implementation of custom controls for Deimco’s system solutions.

Hass joins Deimco after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in agricultural studies from Iowa State University in May of 2020. During his time at Iowa State, Hass worked in roles that included fabrication, mechanical and electrical duties at B&G HVAC, Van Wall Equipment, and Reisetter Electric. As Senior Technician, Hass will be responsible for the design and implementation of the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls of Deimco’s automated systems.

Additionally, Deimco announced a 10,800-square-foot addition to its current facility in Tama, Iowa. The new expansion will allow Deimco to pre-assemble and test operate multiple systems concurrently on its floor. This ensures customers have the opportunity to confirm the equipment they purchase will meet their requirements. The addition is underway and will likely be completed early in the second quarter of 2021.

For more information, visit www.deimco.com.