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Poettker Industrial Services Honored as Top Midwest Specialty Contractor

Creve Coeur, Mo., September 25, 2025 – Poettker Industrial Services, a woman-owned business specializing in utility construction, earned recognition as the 37th Top Specialty Contractor by Engineering News-Record Midwest! Poettker Industrial specializes in general contracting and self-perform services in the utility, infrastructure, industrial, and commercial markets.

ENR Midwest’s list of the Top Specialty Contractors is based on 2024 revenue with 100% of Poettker Industrial’s revenue last year classified as utility construction.

“In just four years, Poettker Industrial has already earned regional recognition as a top specialty contractor by ENR Midwest,” said Schlautman. “I’m so proud of our team for this incredible achievement. We’re growing our business through safe and quality best practices, employing experienced professionals, ongoing professional development, efficient and effective project management, and delivering exceptional customer service and performance on time. I cannot wait to see what’s next for our dynamic team.”

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About Poettker Industrial Services: Poettker Industrial Services is a woman-owned business founded in 2021 by Kimberly Schlautman, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience. The company specializes in general contracting and self-perform services within the utility sector, including transmission and distribution power delivery, substation and infrastructure construction, and renewable energy solutions.