Manufacturer News

Elbit Systems’ FUSE Acquired Blue White Robotics Ltd., Expanding its Autonomous and Robotics Portfolio

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Elbit Systems Ltd.'s FUSE has completed the acquisition of the Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), a developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications.

BKT Announces New Leadership Change at BKT USA Subsidiary

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading multinational manufacturer of off-highway tires, has re-appointed Mr. Minoo Mehta as the Head of BKT USA operations, effective May 15th, 2026.

DPA Auctions Acquires AgIQ

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The acquisition brings AgIQ’s valuation technology under the DPA umbrella and introduces AssetManager—a portfolio-level valuation tool that gives producers, dealers and cooperatives a continuously updated view of their entire equipment fleet’s fair market value.

Trump Cuts Ag Equipment Tariffs to 15%

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:15:34 -0400

But “for the second half of 2026, experts predict the ag machinery industry will stabilize as farmers who have delayed purchases replace their aging fleets. That’s starting to happen, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers latest ag machinery industry report,” Andy Castillo reported.

Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network

mlessiter@lesspub.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Big changes for Case IH and New Holland machinery dealers, customers – and rival colors.

Burrows Enterprises Celebrates Production of 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026.

Sherwin-Williams Recognized as a John Deere 'Partner-Level Supplier' & Supplier of the Year

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship.

MASCHIO GASPARDO Opens Its First Full Line Store in North America

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Farm Equipment News IQ: May 2026 Quiz 2 Answers

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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Deere Reports 2Q 2026 Net Income of $1.773 Billion

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:16 -0400

Production & Precision Agriculture sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes.

RB Global Completes Acquisition of BigIron

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RB Global, Inc., the trusted global partner for insights, services and transaction solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Big Iron Auction Company (“BigIron”), accelerating the Company’s strategic expansion into the U.S. agriculture market.

Farm Equipment News IQ: May 2026 Quiz 1 Answers

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

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WB Global Services Appoints Advisory Council to Navigate Growth

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

WB Global Services announced the appointment of five industry leaders to its newly established business advisory council.

Titan International Reports Q1 2026 Revenues Grew 2.9%

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:58:53 -0400

Net sales in the agricultural segment were $198.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $197.7 million for the comparable period in 2025.

Deere Names Brent Norwood as CFO

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Norwood has more than 20 years of experience at Deere and in the financial industry. Since 2023, he has served as vice president and finance director for the company’s Construction and Forestry division and John Deere Power Systems.

Michele Lewandowski Joins MAC as Newest Advisor

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:18:38 -0400

Management Advisory Council (MAC) has announced Michele Lewandowski as its newest advisor.

John Deere Invests $2.7M and 500+ Employee Mentors to Build Skills for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

John Deere announced a three-year partnership with FIRST® to continue expanding access to hands-on robotics programs that build the technical skills critical to careers in ag.

CNH CEO: ‘Passing Through Lowest Period’ of Current Ag Cycle

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CEO Gerrit Marx also noted that dealer inventory levels remained unchanged since the beginning of the year, calling it “by design.”

ONGOING COVERAGE: Right-to-Repair Impact on Dealers, Deere, Other OEMs

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:50:39 -0400

Deere & Company announced that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict “right to repair” litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

CNH Contract with UAW Expiring, Negotiations Continue

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CNH Industrial’s contract with UAW workers is set to expire on May 2 at its Racine, Wis., plant.

Pivot Bio Expands St. Louis Footprint with New Centers of Excellence

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Pivot Bio announced the expansion of its Greater St. Louis footprint with two new Centers of Excellence anchored in Hazelwood and Creve Coeur.

Less (Technology) is More for Independent Tractor Manufacturer

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While many are looking for more ways to incorporate technology in their farm equipment, Alberta-based startup Ursa Ag is intentionally doing the opposite.

Farm Equipment News IQ: April 2026 Quiz 2 Answers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

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Hitachi Construction Machinery Launches New WIXIM Brand

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. has introduced a new brand, WIXIM, aimed at strengthening its presence across emerging markets as customer requirements continue to evolve.

Iveco Group Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Iveco Group N.V. announces that Sylvain Blaise, President of the Powertrain Business Unit, will leave the Company on 29th June to take up a new position as CEO of Manitou Group.

Changes in Manitou Group Governance

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Board of Directors of Manitou BF met April 23, 2026 to decide on changes to the group's governance.

Lockwood First U.S. Dealership of Belgian’s AVR Equipment

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lockwood Manufacturing is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with AVR Machinery, a leading Belgian manufacturer of innovative potato equipment.

Suppliers Elect New Leadership at Supply Summit