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Working Well Together: Thurston Manufacturing

Layton, Ryan and Nick Jensen run a company with three individual brands: Blu-Jet, Simonsen Iron Works and ChuckWagon. Father-son duo Layton and Nick Jensen discuss how they’ve managed to do that well over the years, and how they continue to, in Thurston, Neb.
November 1, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Layton, Ryan and Nick Jensen run a company with three individual brands: Blu-Jet, Simonsen Iron Works and ChuckWagon. Father-son duo Layton and Nick Jensen discuss how they’ve managed to do that well over the years, and how they continue to, in Thurston, Neb.
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Hellbusch boys
Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs

Turning Three Years Into Decades: Duo Lift Manufacturing

As the proprietors of Nebraska-based Duo Lift Manufacturing, Jim, Ben and David Hellbusch represent a family that has seen decades of ups and downs in the agriculture business and their fair share of business changes.
October 25, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
As the proprietors of Nebraska-based Duo Lift Manufacturing, Jim, Ben and David Hellbusch represent a family that has seen decades of ups and downs in the agriculture business and their fair share of business changes.
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Danuser
Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs

Danuser Machine Duo Discusses Generations of Business Success

Janea and Glenn Danuser give details about the family history and present-day operations that make up Danuser Machine Company as the fourth generation to produce OEM parts, attachments and more in Fulton, Mo., and distribute worldwide.
October 22, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Janea and Glenn Danuser give details about the family history and present-day operations that make up Danuser Machine Company as the fourth generation to produce OEM parts, attachments and more in Fulton, Mo., and distribute worldwide.
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McConnell
Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs

Art's Way Manufacturing: Riding a Changing Business Since 1956

Ward and Marc McConnell of Armstrong, Iowa, based shortline manufacturer Art's Way Manufacturing explore the company's origins and their differing leadership styles.
October 19, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
The McConnells talk about how they serve livestock industries through their company, which has grown to require 150 employees across three facilities and makes more than 20 million dollars in annual revenues. 
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Sukup
Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs

New Product Development Helps Sukup Mfg. Grow 800% in 20 Years

Steve Sukup discusses the growth of Sukup Mfg., the largest family-owned manufacturing company, and looks to the future as the third generation prepares to take over.
October 16, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
For Steve Sukup, CFO and co-owner of Sukup Mfg., numerous bold moves have driven the company to expand to more than 600 employees, including: improving the grain bins that made the company’s name, building an impressive facility for employees (including a medical clinic) and maintaining customer relationships even as the company expands.
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Krone
Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs

German Manufacturer Krone Prioritizes Quality Control With Growth

Krone shares on the Spelle, Germany, based international manufacturer's 112-year history, including its decision to focus on forage
October 7, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
For Bernard Krone, fourth generation owner and CEO of Krone Company, keeping the company tidy and in the family has paid off in continued success for a company that has been filled with moving parts throughout the years — from agricultural machines to commercial vehicles. Focusing solely on hay and forage equipment today, its North American operations are based out of Memphis.
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