Omaha Spring Clinic Plant Tours Focus On Modern Technology

This year’s Spring Management Clinic in Omaha, NE, April 9-12, provides members with a unique opportunity to tour some of the most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities this industry has to offer. This year, registrants will be able to tour their choice of four manufacturing facilities in the area that showcase some of the most modern technology available today in the ag industry. Register today and sign up for the following plant tours taking place on April 12.

G&G Manufacturing: For over 69 years G&G Manufacturing Company has been a family-owned and operated company. Today G&G has developed into a 220,000 square foot, seven building operation servicing all of North America. The company produces over 3,500 standard stock components, as well as an endless amount of special made-to-order parts. Their niche in the power transmission products market is with the non-standard, out-of-the-ordinary components. By using modern manufacturing technology, paired with state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced staff, they accomplish staying at the forefront. The plant tour is expected to take an hour. (G&G, Association member since 1973; ggmfg.com.)

Valley Irrigation: Founded in 1946 by Robert Daugherty, Valley Irrigation is a leader in manufacturing efficient irrigation equipment for agriculture. The Valley brand of mechanized irrigation equipment provides solutions toward meeting the world’s growing demand for food. In 1964, Valley Irrigation became Valmont Industries because their were so many Valley companies across the U.S.

This plant tour will be specifically touring the irrigation portion of the plant, seeing all the modern advances Valley has made. The plant tour will last approximately two hours.(Valmont Industries, Association member since 1965; valleyirrigation.com.)

Founded in 1972 by Carl A. Distefano, Distefano Technology & Manufacturing has evolved into one of the leading suppliers of precision tooling, machined steel components, and custom fabricated metal parts in the Midwest. In January 2008, following a long-term relationship of over 20 years, Behlen Mfg. Co. acquired Distefano, adding more capacity and more capability to both companies.

Behlen, which was founded in 1936, is a global manufacturer, exporting to more than 70 countries. Producing a complete product line with industry-leading efficiency, is the focus of Distefano Technology & Manufacturing utilizing the latest laser cutting, tool and die, production welding, metal stamping, CNC punching, Wire EDM, and machining equipment offers endless possibilities.

Distefano is experienced in robotic welding and kitting parts and has their own powder coating and galvanizing equipment at the manufacturing facility. They are a single source provider of quality machined and fabricated products which means a lower per unit cost and shorter lead times.

The plant tour should take around 45 minutes to an hour. (Behlan, Association member since 2009; dtamfg.com.)

Tri-V Tool & Manufacturing Company: Tri-V was established in 1984 by the Vyhlidal brothers — Dave, John and Jim. After outgrowing multiple bays, in 1998, they designed and built the current 52,000 sq. ft. facility. They are a leading manufacturer of molds, precision machined parts and custom designed tools. Specializing in complex parts and producing components and tooling for the agriculture industry. Parts and assemblies are produced from raw stock, castings or forgings. In 2003 Tri-V became ISO 9001 certified, confirming there commitment to quality and continual improvement. The tour will take about one hour.

For more info on the Spring Clinic, go to FarmEquip.org, or to sign up for a tour please call Elaina at 314.878.2304 or email Elaina@FarmEquip.org. We look forward to seeing you in Omaha.