Tony Ritchie, salesman at Ritchie Implement’s newly renovated Cobb, Wis., location says the addition of a classroom for training and meetings has helped the dealership make more efficient use of employees’ time.
Tony Ritchie, salesman at Ritchie Implement’s newly renovated Cobb, Wis., location says the addition of a classroom for training and meetings has helped the dealership make more efficient use of employees’ time.


Jaime Elftman is Assistant Editor for Farm Equipment. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, she joined Lessiter Publications as an editorial intern in 2014 before joining the staff full-time later that same summer.
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2026 Dealership of the Year, Messick’s Equipment, Mount Joy, Pa.
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Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
