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Orthman Manufacturing Adds Two to Its Dealer Support Network

May 2, 2013 | Posted in Dealers on the Move
Orthman Manufacturing has added two members to its growing dealer support network in the southern U.S. Heath Carlton is the territory manager for Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama and Missouri; Bill Adams is a product specialist for dealers throughout Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and North and South Carolina.
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AGCO's 1Q Net Sales Rise 5.7%

April 30, 2013 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reported net sales of approximately $2.4 billion for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of approximately 5.7% compared to net sales of $2.3 billion for the first quarter of 2012. Net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $1.19 per share.
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CNH Reports Net Sales Up 1% in 1Q

April 30, 2013 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net sales for the quarter increased 1% (3% on a constant currency basis) to $4.7 billion. Equipment Operations posted an operating profit of $443 million or 9.4% of net sales for the quarter, as increased volumes and positive net pricing in the agricultural segment compensated for the reduction in volume in the construction segment, higher selling general and administrative expenditures and research and development expense.
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Comparing Notes with the Farm Equipment Industry in Germany

By Dave Kanicki posted on April 30, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
I'm not sure dealers in North America will find much comfort in knowing that the situation between farm equipment dealers and their mainline suppliers here isn't very different from that of their German colleagues. Or that ag machinery dealers are facing very similar challenges to the retailers of automobiles and other equipment. But sometimes it's interesting to know.
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