Facilities

Tractor Project Shows Promise of 10-Year-Old Ziegler Rebuild Center

mlessiter@lesspub.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ten years after the opening of a dedicated rebuild center for the 31-store dealer group, a 6-unit case history illustrates how rebuilds can be applied to ag tractor market

Family Values & Emphasis on Customer Service Drives Success for Messick’s Equipment

mvogel@lesspub.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 9-store Pennsylvania-based Dealership of the Year utilizes several outside-the-box practices and protocols to foster success and positivity. The 2026 Dealership of the Year is brought to you with the support of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED).

Dealers Showcase Facility Upgrades With A Focus On The Future

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

4 Dealers share details on their latest renovations that improve staff & power efficiency, better organize & showcase inventory & create more professional working space

[Video] Geringhoff’s Bill Dickhut Discusses U.S. Factory Expansion, AI, Tariffs & More

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Managing editor Noah Newman catches up with Bill Dickhut, president of Geringhoff, North America, in between sessions at the 2026 FEMA Supply Summit & Showcase in San Antonio, Texas.

[Video] A Look at TerraMax’s Ag Biologicals R&D and Production Facilities

mlessiter@lesspub.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Brian Kibble Kisely, product manager for TerraMax, gives us a tour of the company's facilities to show how ag biological products are made from start to finish.

PALFINGER Opens $15M North American Parts Center in Huntley, Illinois

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The new state-of-the-art PALFINGER Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Illinois, houses more than 60,000 parts and has the capacity to ship up to an estimated 75,000 shipments annually throughout North America.

ADR Axles Begins Construction at New Headquarters

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The new facility will serve as the company's U.S. headquarters, production facility, and distribution center.

Calculated Risk & Generational Leadership Define More Farm Stores

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An ag tractor dealer started by Homer More in 1913 is still running strong, led by the 4th generation leader of the family. At the helm today is Andy More, president, Homer’s great grandson.

I Shed a Tear

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A touching reflection on watching a grandson step into the family business — and the emotions that come with seeing him grow up behind the wheel.

Sales, Service & Strong Partnerships

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Farmers across the Delta know Hobbs Farm Implement for its personal service, trusted brands and the ability to show, not simply tell a customer, why a piece of equipment is worth the investment.

Construction Underway on RDO’s Aberdeen, S.D., Store Expansion

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

RDO Equipment is expanding its Aberdeen, S.D., store with a 23,000 sq.-ft. addition and facility updates to enhance service and support.

[Video] Horsch Shares Vision, Unveils Equipment at Grand Opening of New Minnesota Facility

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Dealers, farmers and Horsch team members from across the globe gathered in Cottage Grove, Minn., June 18, for the grand opening of the company’s new AgTec building, dubbed “the new heart of Horsch in North America.”

ADR Group Opens New US Facility

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Plans are underway for a major U.S. expansion with a new 64,500-square-foot facility in Perry, Iowa.

Deere & Co. Breaks Ground on $13.5 Million Remanufacturing Facility

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On May 5, Deere & Co. company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of the John Deere Reman Core facility in Stafford, Mo. Deere & Co. first announced last fall.

New Dealer Facilities Optimize Customer Experience & Workforce Strength

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Making the choice to modernize, upgrade or expand an equipment dealership is increasingly being seen as a necessary vs. nice option in an industry that has faced consolidation and growing competition.

Inside Kinze’s Company Store, Blue Equipment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Ag Equipment Intelligence editors visited Blue Equipment, Kinze Manufacturing’s new full-service store located on its vast manufacturing campus in Williamsburg, Iowa. Dealership Sales Manager Justin Render provides an overview and tour of the new showroom and modern repair shop for Kinze equipment sold, traded and repaired in Southeast Iowa.

John Deere to Lay Off Workers in Waterloo, Iowa by January

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:50:00 -0500

Deere and Company informed 112 employees at its Waterloo, Iowa plant that they will be laid off in January, 2025. In Davenport, 80 workers will also be losing their jobs after the new year, according to local news reports.

SunSouth Opens John Deere Dealership in Columbus, Ga.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

SunSouth LLC has opened its newest location in Columbus, Ga., located in the old Kings Aviation Hangar on Victory Drive.

[Video] Ag Express Opens New Facility in Sulphur Springs, Indiana

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Ag Express Electronics celebrates their new facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house for their local customers in Sulphur Springs, Indiana.

Hoober Inc. Receives State Loan for Construction of New Headquarters

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:49:32 -0400

The loan will help finance Hoober's new 13,920 square foot headquarters at it's current location in Lancaster, Pa.

Martin Equipment Breaks Ground on New Cedar Rapids, Iowa Facility

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:14:43 -0400

Martin Equipment celebrated the groundbreaking of a brand-new facility in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, June 13.

Mountain View Equipment Builds New Facility in Jerome, Idaho

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:43:17 -0400

CLAAS dealer Mountain View Equipment Co. moved into its new $10 million facility in April. The new Jerome, Idaho, location is one of 4 stores Mount View Equipment operates.

Rocky Mountain Equipment Constructs New Building in High River, Alta

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In an April 2 LinkedIn post, Rocky Mountain Equipment announced the construction of a new dealership.

Investing in the Future with Dealership Upgrades

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The success of a dealership is, in large part, due to its employees, and as dealers outgrow their facilities, these 5 are focused on building a better environment for their technicians to ensure continued growth.

[Video] Behind the Scenes: Ag Express Electronics Opens New Facility

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Ag Express Electronics COO Eric Randolph gives us an inside look at the company’s recently renovated headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, which includes a 15,000 square foot addition to the repair and manufacturing division.

Kubota Opens Western Distribution Center in California

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:55:28 -0500

Kubota opens a new 45-acre distribution center in Elk Grove. The new facility replaces Kubota's former facility in Lodi to better support equipment demand.

Looking Back: The ‘5 Greatest Tech Advancements’ in My Career as a Dealer

leo.johnson@machineryadvisors.org — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Back in the late 1970s when I started in the retail farm equipment industry, Implement and Tractor was the go-to magazine to see what was happening on the cutting edge.

S3 Group Appoints New COO Ahead of Agricultural Manufacturing Expansion

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:11:53 -0400

After 7 years as the GM of S3 Air Systems and S3 Manufacturing, Al Marques was promoted to Chief Operating Officer as S3 Group prepares to open its sixth North American manufacturing facility in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

New Ohio State University Technology Labs Focus on Ag & Construction

Tue, 30 May 2023 09:25:52 -0400

The Ohio State University has received a gift from Trimble, a technology company, to establish technology labs for the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences(CFAES). This gift of software and hardware represents the largest philanthropic gift-in-kind investment to support teaching, research and outreach in the history of CFAES.

Fendt Announces New Home for Fendt North America

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:33:44 -0400

Opening in 2024, the Fendt Lodge will host customer visits, dealer meetings, product launches, and company events.