Dealer Modernization

Dealer Modernization: Lessons Learned from Building New

When Forrester Farm Equipment upgraded its store in Somerset, Pa., surprises along the way taught key lessons on the building process.

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 8, 2017 | Posted in Facilities

If you asked Cory Forrester what the biggest lesson he learned through the process of building a new dealership is, he’d tell you it’s to do your homework.

Whayne Supply Co. Renovates to Highlight 'Ag Stores'

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 7, 2016 | Posted in Facilities

Whayne Supply Co., a Caterpillar, AGCO and Claas dealer that has been in business for 104 years recently underwent a facility and brand renovation. “We’re a Caterpillar dealer; we serve construction, mining, power systems and many other markets. Ag was getting lost in our facilities,” says Richard Scott, vice president and general manager of Whayne Supply.

Counting Steps for Increased Efficiency

PrairieLand Partners’ new facility in McPherson, Kan., was designed to improve workflow and customer interaction, while keeping future growth in mind.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on April 6, 2016 | Posted in Facilities

A company-wide initiative to upgrade its 9 stores is the force behind PrairieLand Partner’s new facility in McPherson, Kan. The 84,000 square foot facility plus a mezzanine was designed with a “blank slate” approach, literally counting steps to build efficiencies and improve customer service.

McFarlanes’ is Back & Bigger Than Ever

By James DeGraff posted on March 12, 2016 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Operations & Finance, Facilities

Upon driving up to the front of the new McFarlanes’ facility in Sauk City, Wis., I double-checked my GPS to make sure we hadn’t made a mistake. Expecting to see an average-sized dealership with some signage and maybe a few machines on display, I instead fixated my eyes on what could’ve been assumed to be an NFL practice facility or indoor theme park had I not known better.

[Webinar] Building a 21st Century Dealership Facility

By Kim Schmidt posted on October 20, 2015 | Posted in Facilities

The next event in our webinar series looks at how to build a 21st century dealership facility. Three dealer principals, who've recently renovate or built completely new facilities, shared what they've learned from their experiences. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]