DISTek Integration, Inc.

06/02/2026

Several weeks ago, we recognized the recipients of the 2026 DISTek Engineering Awards. Today, we're sharing the stories behind the awards.

From developing innovative software solutions and tackling complex technical challenges to mentoring teammates and supporting clients, these employee-owners have made a lasting impact across DISTek.

Our latest blog highlights the accomplishments that earned this year's recipients recognition and reflects the expertise, leadership, and ownership mindset that drive our success. Read more here:

Meet the recipients of DISTek's 2026 Engineering Awards and learn how they exemplify technical excellence, innovation, leadership, and employee ownership.

05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we take pride in supporting our employees’ well-being in a holistic way.

Today, our team has the opportunity to participate in a Lunch & Learn session in collaboration with a local health professional focused on stress management, healthy coping strategies, and understanding why mental health matters - both personally and professionally.

Creating space for conversations like these helps build stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and a culture where employees feel supported every day.

05/13/2026

As off-highway machines become more connected and autonomous, cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought.

OTA updates and embedded autonomy bring major advantages, but also introduce new risks that manufacturers can’t ignore.
In Part 1 of our series, we explore why security must be built into embedded systems from the start.

Read more here:

05/11/2026

We’re excited to recognize the 2026 Engineering Award recipients at DISTek!

This year’s recipients stood out for their technical expertise, innovative thinking, and consistent dedication to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Their work reflects the best of DISTek - collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving complex challenges.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 recipients for this well-earned achievement. Your contributions make a real impact, and we’re proud to celebrate your success.

04/30/2026

Fresh insights from the 2026 Rocky Mountain ESOP Conference - reinforcing how employee ownership is built through culture, visibility, and intentional connection, not just retirement benefits.

Read the latest blog for key takeaways from
Charlie Myers here:

Discover how ESOPs shape employee ownership culture, build trust, and go beyond retirement benefits. Real insights from an employee-owned company.

04/16/2026

We’ve seen these challenges before.

From agriculture to mining, the shift to autonomy has always been less about the individual technologies and more about integrating complex systems that can perform reliably in the real world.

Now, we’re excited to help bring those same lessons into the maritime space.

Check out our latest blog from Greg Purdy here:

Maritime autonomy isn’t just about advanced tech. Learn why integration, simulation, data, and cybersecurity are the real challenges for autonomous vessels.

04/14/2026

The DISTek Team had a great time attending Leader Valley’s recent Emotional Intelligence: Leading From Within leadership accelerator!

It was a great day focused on building self-awareness and strengthening the EQ skills that drive impactful leadership - and yes, even a pineapple and avocado made an appearance 🍍🥑 proving that leadership development can (and should) be engaging and fun. We’re proud to keep investing in our team’s growth.

04/10/2026

Last week, Charlie Myers represented us at The ESOP Association Rocky Mountain Chapter Spring Conference in Tucson, Arizona. As a 100% employee-owned company, opportunities like this reflect the strength of our ownership culture and our commitment to learning, growth, and shared success.

04/01/2026

We’re adding a Software Engineer in Pella, Iowa!

Join DISTek to develop cutting-edge embedded systems powering autonomous, solar-driven machinery for the future of renewable energy.
💻 C/C++/Python | Embedded Linux | CAN J1939 | ROS2 (preferred)

Be part of a high-tech, employee-owned team building smarter, safer machines. Reach out today!

03/30/2026

Turning complex, undefined requirements into a proven, safety-critical solution.

DISTek developed and validated a quick coupler feature for a next-generation excavator platform, using test-driven development and seamless system integration to accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and enable scalable feature development.

👉 Read the full case study here:

Developing safety-critical embedded software for excavators, DISTek delivered a reliable quick coupler feature using test-driven development & system integration.