Neil Dahlstrom is the manager of Branded Properties and Heritage at John Deere. He is also the author of articles and books on American agricultural history, farm equipment entrepreneurs and brand history. His 2022 book, Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture, explores the origins of the farm tractor in the early 20th century, centered on the fierce competition of companies and entrepreneurs to out-innovate and invent modern agriculture.
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we report on the recently announced plans to bring United Equipment Distributors and the North American Equipment Dealers Association together under one unified organization — Equipment Equipment Dealers.
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.
