Dealer News: New President, Expansions, and Fire

KanEquip, a dealership with nine locations across Kansas and Nebraska, has acquired a Case IH contract and trade territory from Straub International. The Straub locations now part of KanEquip are in Great Bend, Hutchinson, Pratt, Salina and Wichita, Kan. With this agreement, Case IH authorizes KanEquip to assume responsibility for these markets. Source: Farm Equipment

Fire destroyed the K.C. Nielson Deere dealership in Manson, Iowa, last week. Witnesses reported seeing smoke from miles away and hearing explosions during the blaze. Authorities estimated the loss of equipment in the millions of dollars. Owner Tony Nielsen said he plans to rebuild. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. The business was closed when it began.

Source: CBC online – ABC5

Terry County Tractor, a Texas-based Kubota dealer, added their second location on April 1 in Lubbock, Texas. The new location was formerly Western Implement. Terry County Tractor’s main location is in Brownfield, Texas. It carries Land Pride, Versatile, Landoll and Bush Hog lines.  Source: Farm Equipment

Cervus Equipment Corporation Board of Directors announced that Angela Lekatsas will succeed Graham Drake as president and chief executive officer of the company when Drake retires May 15.

Lekatsas is a former executive with Nutrien (and predecessor Agrium). She has a background in agriculture, manufacturing, mining and distribution and has held leadership positions in finance and operations.

Source: Cervus Equipment Corp.