--- title: DeGeest | A Stronger Standard description: We’ve helped our customers overcome challenge after challenge. And our work now extends beyond just steel fabrication. Learn about the new DeGeest. --- # MEDIA ###### MEDIA INQUIRIES ### Alicia DeGeest Marketing/Media Relations [alicia@degeestmfg.com](mailto:alicia@degeestmfg.com) - ph[1-888-546-2800](tel:+16053685312) - mo[605.321.7789](tel:+16053217789) ###### Press Release ### DeGeest Steel Works is now DeGeest [ Download ](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/pdf/DEG079-Press%20Release-Jan-R6.pdf?hsLang=en) ![DeGeest Steel Works is Now DeGeest](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/press-release-2021.png "DeGeest Steel Works is Now DeGeest") ###### Podcast Check out more of our podcasts on simplifying automated solutions and upskilling your workforce on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. [![Apple Podcasts](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/DeGeest_June_2021/images/apple-podcasts.png) Listen on **Apple Podcasts** ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manufacturing-a-stronger-standard/id1504572823?mt=2&app=podcast) [![Spotify](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/DeGeest_June_2021/images/spotify.png) Listen on **Spotify** ](https://open.spotify.com/show/3zRWd9i1kXAO7B8oDwtXnH?si=hB-u1gjIQQGShk2kkJVDRw) ![media-1](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/media-1.jpg) ![media-2](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/media-2.jpg) ## In the news ### [![Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/robotics-technology-brings-new-alternatives-to-powder-coating-industry.jpeg) Powder Coating Tough May/June, 2020 Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry What started as a challenge has, indeed, turned into an opportunity. Not just for DeGeest Steel Works, but for the entire powder coating industry. - Powder Coating Institute Read Story](https://digital.powdercoatedtough.com/2020/14-03-May-Jun/#p=15) ### [![Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/dont-be-afraid-of-paint-automation.jpeg) Canadian Fabricating & Welding May 1, 2020 Don't Be Afraid of Paint Automation Painting and finishing robots can become an extension of a fabricator's team and multiply their efforts for the company to accomplish more. - Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation, and LestaUSA. Read Story](https://www.canadianmetalworking-digital.com/canadianmetalworking/may_2020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1584166&u1=renew#articleId1584166) ### [![Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/lestausa-brings-self-learning-robotic-finishing-technology-to-us.jpeg) Product Finishings February 1, 2020 LestaUSA Brings Self-Learning Robotic Finishing Technology to the US It’s like capturing the knowledge of your best painter and hitting copy and repeat to free up your talent to help your company accomplish more. - Derek DeGeest Read Story](https://www.pfonline.com/articles/lestausa-brings-self-learning-italian-engineered-robotic-finishing-technology-to-us) ### [![Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/robot-automation-as-key-driver-of-development.jpeg) IPCM January 10, 2020 Robot Automation as Key Driver of Development Lesta Srl has announced its entry into the U.S. market as LestaUSA to allow manufacturers to incorporate robotic finishing technology without the need for... 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Now we can help US manufacturers gain efficiencies and peace of mind with our technology. - Emmanuel Mazza, Lesta SRL Founder Read Story](https://issuu.com/ipcm/docs/02d2f14c-en-ipcm-2019-60/116) ### [![Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/fabtech-day-2-3-2019.jpeg) The Fabricator November 14, 2019 FABTECH Day 2 & 3: LestaUSA Revolutionizes Robotic Finishing This week at FABTECH, LestaUSA officially launched, forever changing the landscape of automated finishing across North American manufacturing and fabrication industries. 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It’s exciting to see good things happening with South Dakota businesses. And see family businesses that have, not only survived for a really long time, but... Read Story](https://www.keloland.com/news/degeest-steel-works-on-building-a-better-future/) ### [![Robotic Technology Brings New Alternative to Powder Coating Industry](https://strongerstandard.com/hubfs/DeGeest_June_2021/images/simplifying-programming-of-a-paint-and-powder-room.jpeg) The Fabricator November 18, 2019 Simplifying programming of a paint and powder robot Lesta Srl has announced its entry into the U.S. market as LestaUSA to allow manufacturers to incorporate robotic finishing technology without the need for... 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