145 Just as American sugar plants were quick to adopt the innovations developed by Roberts and Stevens, the improved technology was welcomed in every corner of the globe. Western States is a global player, selling centrifugals and related equipment to sugar plants on every continent but Antarctica. With those sales came the responsibility to install and service that machinery. Rather than leave producers to fend for themselves, Western States earned a reputation for standing behind its products and using a consultative approach to help customers get the greatest value from their investments. right: P.T. SWEET - INDONESIA, 1995 left to right: Unknown, Filomeno Racelis (Menchi - Philippine Agent); Tony De La Merced (Western States Service Engineer); Mike Schuck (Engineering), Unknown. March 25, 1995 far right: Bill Duersch at Djombang Baru, July 1983, Indonesia