Vaderstad Expands U.S. Footprint
A new building in North Dakota will include training space, a theater, exhibition hall, and customer clinics.
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Lamboley Expands Role at HCC
Mark Lamboley with HCC, Inc., will expand his responsibilities to oversee HCC Curitiba, South America.
Read moreArt’s Way: Increase in Ag Sales Approaches 30 Percent
“We overcame ongoing challenges with the supply chain, skilled labor shortages and the impacts of COVID-19 to deliver to our customers,” said President and CEO David King.
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Supply Summit: Learn, Network, Get Business Done
You’re ready. Based on phone calls, emails, and early registrations, members of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association are deciding they will be at Supply Summit 2022 in New Orleans.
Read moreDavid Webster Joins Salford Group
He will focus teams within Salford’s engineering, marketing, operations, and other departments on providing innovative solutions and greater value to commercial application businesses.
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Member Company Rebrands to Reduce Marketplace Confusion
“We will always celebrate and be thankful for our history as Kuhns Mfg. as we navigate our path forward,” said owner Kenny Kuhns.
Read moreKing Kutter Hires Jon Sherrod
“Jon’s experience and what he stands for aligns well with King Kutter’s values,” said CEO Randar Luts.
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Sentry Offers Safety Resources to Members
Resources include an online safety toolkit, a library, and a webinar series. They are available to members regardless of policyholder status.
Read moreNotice: Rotary Cutter Council to Meet at NFMS
The meeting is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Russell-Shelby Room at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel.
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Sherrod Moves to King Kutter
King Kutter, Inc., has named Jon Sherrod as its new sales manager. Sherrod will oversee a team of sales professionals
Read moreKuhns Mfg Announces Company Name Change to Norden Mfg.
Kuhns Mfg., providing quality square bale handling products for hay growers featuring Hay Accumulators, Tie-Grabbers and Standard Grabbers, announces a company
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President’s Message: An Assessment of the Industry
What does 2021 have in store for the industry? Association President Tim Burenga does not have a crystal ball, but here, he shares what’s happening at Worksaver.
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Network in New Orleans: Golf, Shoot, Fish, Gamble
The Supplier Associate member section, which is the Association’s co-host for the Supply Summit & Showcase, has expanded networking opportunities in New Orleans. Take a look at what’s in store.
Read moreAGI Announces Food Platform Acquisition
Eastern Fabricators operates three facilities in Canada and has relationships with multinational food processors.
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Check Your Directory Listing (and Your Inbox)
The directory is a tool that allows members to find one another by product, location, and executives’ names. It is printed annually. Its digital counterpart is refreshed continually.
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Rotary Cutter Council to Meet in Louisville
This annual meeting brings our council together with the Industrial/Agricultural Mower Technical Committee from AEM.
Read moreESP Acquires Swan Engineering
Swan Engineering is a full-stocking seal distributor. It began in the aerospace and railroad industries in 1954.
Read moreVaderstad, Nexat Form Partnership
The companies have developed a system characterized as an “all-in-one-system-tractor.”
Read moreS3 Acquires Maker of AWS Airbar
AWS and S3 have a shared history. S3 Air Systems manufactures the rotors used in AWS’s flagship airbar.
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Vermeer’s Health Clinic Tests Employees for COVID
The on-site service makes it easier for Vermeer to track potential outbreaks, clinic leadership said.
Read moreWebinar: Grant Resources for Manufacturers
Get tips on pursuing state and federal grants for manufacturers.
Read moreUnions Approve Titan International Contracts
The three approved contracts cover approximately 800 USW-represented workers.
Read moreThree Titan International Tire Facilities Ratify New Contracts
PRNewswire — Titan International, Inc. announced that Titan employees represented by the United Steelworkers (“USW”) have voted to ratify new
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S3 Group has acquired TEMP Farm Equipment Ltd.
Saskatchewan-based S3 Group has acquired TEMP Farm Equipment Ltd., of Mitchell, Ont. TEMP Farm Equipment is best know for its AWS
Read moreMurdock Joins Montag
“Mr. Murdock has extensive experience in OEM marketing and dealer network sales support, and we are fortunate to have him join our family of talented employees,” said CEO Anthony Montag.
Read moreUnverferth Names VP of Sales
He succeeds Dan Fanger, who retires this Friday after a distinguished 56-year career with the company.
Read moreBuhler Sells Shares to Combine Factory
Prior to completion of the acquisition, the company held about 80 percent of Buhler’s total issued and outstanding shares. Now it holds about 97 percent of Buhler’s shares.
Read moreSuppliers Meet Next Week to Plan Summit
Supplier board chairman Scott Moss said the board will focus on “making the most of our host city and planning events that will create opportunities to talk business and have fun.”
Read moreAGCO Partners with College to Train Techs
The program will leverage AGCO technical experts to train technicians from existing dealerships.
Read moreKirby Brings Piece of Aviation History to Museum
The aircraft was used during a mission in the Middle East. It was the first of five that will be moved from Hawaii to Atwater, Calif.
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Happy Anniversary, and Welcome
See what companies have recently applied for membership in the Association and who is celebrating milestone membership anniversaries.
Read moreAssociation Notice: Full Member Dues Deductible
The Association did not participate in activities that would require members to declare a portion of their member dues as non-deductible.
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From the Association to You: Merry Christmas
Through decades of membership, time-tested friendships, shared experiences, and mutual support, there is a family here that defies genetics.
Read moreMacDon to Partner with Case IH, New Holland
In separate news releases last week, Case IH and New Holland Agriculture announced partnerships with MacDon Industries related to draper headers.
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Is Your Directory Listing Up to Date?
Members use this directory until the corners are curled and the pages coffee-stained. It is important your company’s listing is current and accurate.
Read morePoettinger Hits Record Sales in Milestone Year
Sales revenue in Canada increased by 48 percent at Poettinger, which drove a record in sales during the company’s 150th year.
Read morePrecision Planting to Buy Software, App Company
The purchase “complements AGCO’s vision of being the trusted partner for industry-leading smart farming solutions …”
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Association Offers Cyber Security Member Service
Members of Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association now have access to a no-cost online service to protect against cyberattacks.
Read moreJCA Announces New CEO, New Location
Darcy Cook has been with JCA for eight years. He has been developing off-road electronic control systems for 20 years and has also spent time designing satellites systems for the Canadian Space Agency.
Read moreWalterscheid Buys IFA Kardan
“This acquisition is another strategic step for us and will expand our driveshaft portfolio even further,” Walterscheid’s CEO said.
Read moreRevenue Dips, Gross Profit Climbs at Buhler
The company stated that demand for products remains strong and it is working to increase production to meet the growing order backlog.
Read moreOn An Association Committee? Check Your Inbox
The Association is calling on member executives to renew their commitment to committee work or get started this year. The work helps define our direction.
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Sentry Offers Comprehensive Safety Toolkit
“The content is designed to provide more than just lists of what manufacturers need to do,” said Sentry’s Bryant Hintz. “It is designed to give manufacturers examples and resources to help build their safety programs.”
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President’s Message: Burenga Looks Ahead
“We are here to do business,” Burenga writes, “and in some cases, we are even competitors, but we recognize the value of moving the industry forward together, and we are genuine people who support one another.”
Read moreIn Memoriam: Gary Andrew MacDonald
“His office door always open, Gary Mac lived what he believed,” his obituary said, which is “business isn’t about business, it’s about people.”
Read moreAlamo Acquires Timberwolf
Timberwolf manufactures commercial wood chippers primarily serving markets in the U.K. and the European Union.
Read moreGreat Plains Promotes Shurts to VP
Shurts joined Great Plains in 2020. Prior to his time at Great Plains, he worked as the COO at Tribine Harvester, and the director of operations for AGCO.
Read morePlatinum Equity Buys Oregon Tool
Oregon Tool CEO Paul Tonnesen said “Platinum’s investment and operational expertise can help accelerate our growth and innovation …”
Read moreAGCO’s Q3 Shows Biggest Gains in South America
Broken down by region, AGCO reported a 36.6 percent increase in sales in South America and an 8.5 percent increase in North America for the quarter.
Read moreWebinar News: Join Sessions on Supply Chain, Safety, Marketing
The Association, in partnership with member companies, invites you to join these webinars focused on industry issues.
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