It wasn't that long ago that a lot of farm equipment dealers did everything they could to avoid sending even their most aged used machinery to an auction service to get it off their lots. But executives from some of the most active services handling ag equipment say they're seeing increasing numbers of dealers utilizing auctions as part of their marketing plan.
When things to be going too well, most of us start thinking about what could go wrong. As we're preparing for the 2012 Farm Equipment forecast, it's kind of scary to see how things are lining up for the coming year.
Raven Industries, Inc., board of directors announced that Ronald M. Moquist, current president and chief executive officer, will retire on August 20, 2010. The board has elected Daniel A. Rykhus, executive vice president, to succeed him.
Less than 2 years into his stint as vice president of sales and marketing for New Holland Agricultural Equipment in North America, John Stevenson has left the company looking for other challenges. And once again, management turnover at the company leaves New Holland’s dealers wondering where the company is heading.
Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world, has added a new executive to its ranks. Mac Payne has joined the Mahindra team in the newly created role of Director – New Business and Dealer Development. In his new position, Payne will report directly to Vice-President – Marketing and Organizational Development Mike Hilderbrand.
Product and Marketing Manager Matt Walters with SurePoint Ag Systems highlights the newest technology upgrades for planters. These include the new MVX Electric Seed meter, which provides seed singulation performance and is paired with RFX for row unit hydraulic downforce and many more.
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.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.