Krone NA held an open house on March 12 in Reno, Nev. for the companhy's new Western Region facility. 

The ribbon was cut by Bernard Krone (center right) and George Kilbride (center left), as well as Krone dealers and customers.

The 50,000-square-foot facility was opened in December 2009 to service Krone Dealers in the Western region of the United States.

It serves as the main parts distribution point for these dealers as well as a training facility. The event was attended by approximately 75 Krone dealers and customers from across the Western U.S.

Representing Krone were Bernard Krone, CEO and director of agricultural machinery; Rusty Fowler, CEO of Krone NA; Wilhelm Voss, managing director of sales and marketing; George Kilbride, manager, western region, and other Krone employees.

Krone North America's new 50,000-square-foot distribution point and dealer training center in Reno, Nev

The open house allowed for Krone dealers and customers to come and visit the new facility and spend time with their Krone representatives.

Machines were on display, including the BiG X 1000 Forage Harvester and BiG Pack 1290 HDP that will be demonstrated in the BiG Pack Road Show starting at the end of this month.