New Member Profile: THG Automation
In 2020, THG Automation was founded in Indiana and rapidly gained acclaim for its groundbreaking collaborative robotic welding solutions tailored to the fabrication industry
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New Member Profile: Huyett
Huyett is industrial fastener distributor, their extensive product range includes pins, screws, bolts, nuts, and more, with unique C-class parts offered in broken-box quantities to optimize customer warehouse space.
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New Member Profile: Advanced Harness and Assembly LLC
Advanced Harness and Assembly is a new wire harness manufacturing company headquartered in Logansport, IN. Although new, they have a combined 450+ years of experience in producing wire harnesses.
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Vermeer Wins “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” Contest
Congratulations to longtime member company Vermeer who on Wednesday, June 5, Vermeer’s ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler was named the first-ever Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
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New Member Profile: The TireGrabber Ltd.
Starting from the need to solve a serious problem, Darcy Goossen invented, patented, and engineered The TireGrabber in 2017.
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New Member Profile: BPW-Hungária Kft
Meet new member BPW-Hungária Kft., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German BPW Group, who is a manufacturer of running gears for agricultural vehicles and machines.
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NTN Bearing Recognized with Supplier Excellence Certification
The NTN Hamilton Plant was awarded the Supplier Excellence Recognition Process (SER) Certification which underscores NTN’s consistent demonstration of excellence in product quality, service delivery, and overall performance in its partnership with Caterpillar.
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Buhler Reports Q1 Income Up 27%
Buhler reported that revenue for the quarter was up 27% coming in at $71.1 million Canadian compared with C$56 million in the prior year first quarter.
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Oxbo Appoints New Sales Manager
Oxbo is pleased to announce Tom Fagen has joined Oxbo as Sales Manager for the North American High Value Crop team.
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For Miller, 50-Years of FEMA Equals More Meaningful ROI
As Miller Products Company grew into a dominant manufacturer of parts and equipment for the ag and farm equipment industries, they quickly found a home with FEMA.
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Tractor Tools Direct Announces Expansion
Tractor Tools Direct is excited to announce an expansion of their company that will allow their customers – small-acreage farmers, land managers, foresters, and producers of hay and pine straw – to get even more work out of their beloved compact and subcompact tractors. This expansion is their acquisition of Ai2 Products from Minnesota.
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Kongskilde Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Excellence
Kongskilde Industries, a pioneer in pneumatic technology, proudly announces the celebration of its 75th anniversary in 2024. Established in 1949 by the visionary minds of Mr. Petersen and Mr. Tyndeskov, the company has grown from a modest operation in a small town near Copenhagen to a global leader in its field.
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New Member Spotlight: Pen Steel Mfg.
Pen Steel, Inc. specializes in metal fabrication capabilities such as weldments, laser cutting, CNC, bending, and assembly. Central to Pen Steel’s success is its state-of-the-art robotic welding capabilities.
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New Member Spotlight: Waupaca Foundry
The Association welcomes new member company, Waupaca Foundry, who employs 4,000 and supplies iron castings the world uses and trusts.
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Happy Anniversary and Welcome New Members!
Happy Anniversary to our members celebrating milestone anniversaries. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
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Art’s Way Releases Fiscal 2024 Q1 Results
Art’s Way Manufacturing, a diversified manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving agricultural and research, announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
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Oxbo Acquires Westside Equipment Co.
Oxbo, a leader in specialty harvesting and controlled application equipment, announced the adoption of the Oxbo brand across the Westside Equipment portfolio of products and locations.
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KMW Ltd. Opens New Facilities in Sterling, KS
KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments, is pleased to announce that they are growing. Plans for building new facilities situated in Sterling, Kansas, are underway.
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Remlinger Manufacturing– 60 Years Strong
Congratulations to member Remlinger Manufacturing Co. who is celebrating 60 years in business this year.
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A Special Thanks to the Supply Summit Sponsors
The Association sends a special thanks to these member companies for sponsoring portions of the upcoming Supply Summit & Showcase in Little Rock.
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Rhino Ag Celebrates 90 Years
Congratulations to member company, Rhino Ag who is celebrating 90 years.
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New Member Spotlight: Veteran Equipment & Trade Co., LLC
Veteran Equipment & Trade Co., LLC (VETCO) is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in manufacturing high-quality attachments for Agriculture and Construction industries.
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Landoll Presented with Legacy Award & Business of the Year
Don Landoll, President & Founder of Landoll Company, LLC was presented with the Legacy Award & Business of the Year at the Marysville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.
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Thank You Supply Summit & Showcase Sponsors!
The Association sends a special thanks to these member companies for sponsoring portions of the upcoming Supply Summit & Showcase in Little Rock.
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Highlights from National Farm Machinery Show, Louisville, KY
The Association is on the ground, reconnecting with our amazing members and exploring the latest equipment that’s revolutionizing the shortline industry.
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H&S Manufacturing Announces Closure of Clintonville Facility
H&S Manufacturing announces the closure of its Clintonville, Wis., facility, opting to consolidate its operations at the Marshfield, WI location.
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Art’s Way Releases Fiscal 2023 Results
Art’s Way Manufacturing announced its financial results for fiscal 2023.Income from continuing operations for the 2023 fiscal year was $763,000 compared to income from operations of $374,000 in the 2022 fiscal year.
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Scenes from the Iowa Ag Expo & Association Reception
The Association recently hosted a reception at the Iowa Ag Expo where fellow exhibitors and members got a valuable chance to network and discuss the latest happenings in the shortline industry.
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Happy Anniversary and Welcome!
Happy Anniversary to our members celebrating milestone anniversaries. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
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Unverferth Completes Expansion of Iowa Manufacturing Plant
Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc. has completed a major addition of a 5,000-square-foot facility and renovations at its Shell Rock, Iowa, plant.
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Registration Now Open: 2024 Supply Summit & Showcase
Register by January 29 to save $200! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic event that combines industry knowledge, networking, and the chance to explore new possibilities.
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New Supply Summit Sponsorship Packages Available!
Sponsorships at the Supply Summit & Showcase provide a valuable opportunity to help your company stand out from the crowd and get noticed. Custom packages are now available.
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Guss Introduces First Electronic Autonomous Herbicide Sprayer
Hats off to member company Guss Automation LLC, for the remarkable achievement of introducing the world’s first electric autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer!
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Buhler Industries Acquired by Turkish Company
Buhler Industries, the Winnipeg-based company that is the last surviving tractor manufacturer in Canada, has been acquired by a Turkish agricultural equipment company.
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FEMA Members Honored with AEM Advocacy Award
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the 2023 recipients of the annual AEM Advocacy Award, which recognizes companies for their outstanding contributions to the AEM’s advocacy efforts.
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Happy Anniversary and Welcome New Members!
Happy Anniversary to our members celebrating milestone anniversaries. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
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Lee Presented with C. P. Nicholson Membership Award
Kenny Lee with Landoll Company, LLC is the 2023 recipient of the C.P. Nicholson Membership Award, an honor bestowed upon the executive who recruits the most member companies into the Association.
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S3 Group Ltd. Acquires Power Pin Inc.
S3 Group Ltd. has officially announced their acquisition of Power Pin Inc.
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Shortline Legends Hall of Fame Awards Presented at Fall Meeting
Don Landoll, Applequist honored with Shortline Legends Award at the Marketing & Distribution Convention in Kansas City, MO.
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In Memoriam: Former Association President Robert “Bob” Kools
Bob, who proudly served as president of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association from 1980 – 1981, passed away Oct. 14, 2023.
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Propulse Named Iowa Top Workplace Award
ProPulse, a Schieffer Company has been honored with the 2023 Iowa Top Workplaces award.
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Oct. 12: Save the Date: Landoll Company 60 Year Celebration
Landoll Company is celebrating their 60th anniversary featuring a special concert on October,12 with Eddie Montgomery!
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Great Plains Mfg. Opens Hay & Forage Facility in Abilene, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing partnered with European sister company Kverneland and Kubota Tractor Corp. to hold a grand opening for its new hay and forage assembly in Abilene, KS.
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Iowa Spring Acquires Northeast Spring
Iowa Spring recently announced that it has acquired Northeast Spring of Reading, Pennsylvania.
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New Holland Partners With Honey Bee Manufacturing
New Holland Agriculture North America and Honey Bee Manufacturing have formed a partnership on a new draper header series for Speedrower PLUS Series self-propelled windrowers.
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Duo Lift Manufacturing Celebrates 80 Years
Duo Lift Manufacturing is celebrating 80 years in business! Read about the early days when founder, Arthur Hellbusch, built and sold the company’s first wagon lift in the back of his milk barn.
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Buhler Reports Quarterly Earnings
Buhler Industries reported revenue for the quarter was $67.6 million, up $9.8 million from the comparable quarter in the prior year
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Yanmar Opens Regional Distribution Center in WA
Yanmar America Corporation announces the opening of its brand-new Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Lakewood, WA.
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Trelleborg Tires: Eight-time winner for “Best Agriculture Tire”
Trelleborg tire brand, a global leader in tire solutions, wheel systems and services for agriculture, has once again been recognized by the prestigious Visão Agro Centro-Sul Awards for delivering the “Best Agriculture Tire.”
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Valmont Reports Q2 Earnings
For the second quarter ended July 1, 2023, net sales were $1.05 billion, a decrease of 7.9% year-over-year from $1.14 billion. Net earnings were up 17.4% to $89.4 million versus $76.1 million.
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