Kuhns 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.
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Deere Named in Class Action Lawsuit
John Deere is illegally monopolizing the U.S. tractor repair industry, according to a class action antitrust lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court last week.
Read moreDeere Says Driverless Tractors Ready for the Field
The significant new technology in this tractor is the addition of stereo cameras that scan in all directions, combined with cloud-based machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand what the cameras are seeing.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Sales of 4WD tractors in Canada and the U.S. dropped dramatically compared to sales in December 2020. Combine sales in the U.S. continue to post big numbers.
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Supreme Court Says ‘No’ to Employer Vaccine Mandate
A mandate requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to assure workers are vaccinated remains blocked by a preliminary injunction.
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.
Read moreRotary 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.
Read moreVermeer’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.
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U.S. Steel Doubles Capacity Near Big River Mill
The move comes amid an extended supply chain crisis that has made it more difficult for manufacturers to get their hands on finished steel.
Read moreUnions Approve Titan International Contracts
The three approved contracts cover approximately 800 USW-represented workers.
Read moreManufacturing Orders Soar
The value of orders was up nearly 14 percent from October and more than double the value of orders received in November 2020.
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
Read moreSupreme Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
January 13. 2022 – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for large employers (over
Read moreS3 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 moreBerlon Industries Acquires Lowe Manufacturing
Berlon Industries, of Hustisford, Wis., has acquired Lowe Manufacturing, a Viola, Wis.-based supplier of auger, trenching and grapple attachments that complement Berlon’s line of buckets and attachments for skid steers and other machines. The deal closed the first week of January 2022.
Read moreDealer Merger News
Midwest Machinery Co., a Deere dealership in central Minnesota announced it has finalized an agreement to acquire 2 multi-location dealerships:
Read moreOmicron Adds to Manufacturing Woes
Coronavirus surge hits factory workforces just as they struggle with supply-chain issues and rising costs.
Read moreDeere Buys Battery Developer, Connectivity Platform
Kreisel Electric will retain its brand and continue to operate in Austria. AgriSync will sunset its brand and focus exclusively on the Deere-branded version of its product.
Read moreAGCO Invests in Greeneye Technology, Acquires Appareo
Greeneye’s system uses artificial intelligence to detect and spray individual weeds with the goal of reducing herbicide usage.
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Low Inventories Influence Plans to Buy Farm Equipment
Nearly four out of 10 farmers who responded to the survey expect input prices to rise by more than 30 percent in the upcoming year.
Read moreClaas Reports Nearly 20 Percent Rise in Revenue
In its outlook, Claas said it expects the supply situation and price development on the procurement markets to present a greater risk in 2022.
Read moreCNHI Demerges from Iveco, Invests in Sampierana
Sharholders of CNH Industrial have approved the demerger of Iveco Group business from CNH Industrial. CNH Industrial has also completed its purchase of 90 percent of the capital stock of Sampierana S.p.A.
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Farm Equipment Sales Index Hits 10-Year High
While the indices show economic growth, bankers warned that inflation and rising costs of input and land could hinder rural economies.
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.
Read moreDealer News
See the latest in acquisitions among dealers in the eastern U.S.
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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 moreTractor/Combine Sales
Strong sales continue to the 100-plus horsepower tractor category in both Canada and the U.S. Sales of four-wheel drive tractors declined.
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Worry Over Production Costs Mounts for Farmers
The Farm Capital Investment Index declined, which seems to be a function of supply chain problems as well as concerns about rising input costs.
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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.
Read moreCNH Completes Raven Acquisition
CNH Industrial has completed its acquisition of precision agriculture technology and member company Raven Industries.
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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 moreDeere to Expand IT Workforce
Deere will add 150 IT jobs at a new office in Chicago with a goal of hiring 300 people to support IT and other roles.
Read moreKubota Invests in Tree Crop Tech
The tech company uses image analysis technology and AI to assess plant growth and detect pests on grape, blueberry, and other tree crops.
Read moreKubota Names New CEO
The newly appointed chief executive has been with Kubota for 32 years. He has worked in the company’s U.S. business as well as held executive roles in Europe.
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Shift to Domestic Supply Chain Could Fuel Inflation
While supply-chain bottlenecks should eventually ease, other trends could persist: policies such as tariffs and “Buy American” procurement rules, businesses moving production back to the U.S., and depressed immigration inflows.
Read moreAgritechnica Calls Off February Show
A fourth wave of COVID in Germany prompted the decision. The show was expecting 2,000 exhibitors.
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