Orthman Opens Facility In South Africa

Orthman Manufacturing Inc. has opened a product assembly facility and warehouse in Kempton Park, South Africa.

“Orthman’s objective to provide quality tools for the producer to be more efficient and productive applies not only in the U.S., but around the world,” Orthman President John McCoy said. “The facility in South Africa allows us to provide the right machinery and agronomic solutions for the land, ultimately helping the people of this region see greater success.”

The Kempton Park facility, a subsidiary of Orthman, provides products and support services to the Orthman and John Deere dealer network in that region. Products manufactured and assembled in the facility include strip-tillage machine and the company’s newly released combo planter, configured to meet the requirements of South African and sub-Saharan practices and conditions.

Orthman also announced the appointment of William “Bobby” Loder as Customer/Dealer Product Support Manager. Loder will manage Orthman’s global service department and will oversee all aspects of technical support and training for the Orthman dealer network and end users.

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