Scenes from the 2019 Supply Summit & Showcase

More than 250 representatives of the shortline farm equipment industry gathered in Myrtle Beach last week at the annual Supply Summit & Product Showcase. The convention combined informational sessions with time to network and pursue manufacturer-supplier partnerships. 

Above from left: Kat Coombes (Tillage Management), Cindy Feldman (Iowa Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association) and John Brown (Myers Spring Co.) say hello during the Welcome Reception. 

Nathan Lowder from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service talks to attendees about soil health initiatives relevant to the tillage industry. 

Ben Hellbusch (Duolift) experiments with a virtual welding machine while Steve Hidden (Miller Electric) explains the process. Miller advocates for use of the virtual experience as a means to train welders and build the welding workforce. 

Susan Jensen (Thurston Manufacturing) explores the state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Center workforce training facility with other Summit attendees.