https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us In November 2019, Frank and Mike Lessiter welcomed Paul Wallem, an 88-year-old retired International Harvester exec and 2-store dealer-principal, to our Wisconsin offices. After a quick meeting, they all jumped into Frank’s Grand Cherokee for a visit with Case IH executive Scott Harris in Racine, Wis., a spot that Wallem had not visited in 33 years. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17725 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:46:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17725-podcast-the-break-up-of-international-harvester-podcast-farm-equipment-interview-with-paul-wallem How did one of the most successful farm equipment and truck manufacturers in history go under? Former IHC executive and former IH dealer Paul Wallem provides an insider's look at how a perfect storm of problems killed the iconic brand. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17351 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:13:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17351-video-the-breakup-of-international-harvester-and-what-really-happened The Breakup examines the reasons International Harvester failed in 1984 (and its merger with J.I. Case), with IH dealers and customers weighing in with their opinions. Interviews were conducted throughout the U.S., Canada and Sweden, and include discussions with former IH and Case IH company personnel involved in the transition. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17349 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:22:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17349-why-did-international-harvester-break-up The-Breakup-Book12.jpg