News From Case-New Holland

Manufacturer News reported recently that Abe Hughes, who held the top spot at New Holland in North America, is no longer with the company.

Brad Crews, chief operations officer for NAFTA at CNH, will assume responsibilities in the interim for the New Holland Agriculture and Construction brands in North America.

In other CNH news, the Journal-Star in Peoria, Ill., reported that the manufacturer will lay off workers at its plant in Goodfield, Ill., in response to market conditions. A spokesperson did not say how many workers would be affected but said layoffs would affect salaried employees during the annual summer shutdown. S