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John Deere Invests in New Test Lab at Iowa State University

April 26, 2018 | Posted in Facilities, Manufacturer News

The facility is expected to be completed by summer 2019.

Improving Employee Attitude & Customer Experience Through Facility Upgrades

Dealers say modernization projects provide a better environment for their employees to work in and for their customers to do business.

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 7, 2018 | Posted in Facilities

The environment a person works in can have a big impact on their attitude and their performance. The same goes for customer experience. An outdated and crowded parts department, for instance, does little to foster a good relationship between your parts staff and customers.

AgDNA Expands Dealer Network with 27 Additional US Location

March 26, 2018 | Posted in Facilities, Precision Farming Sales & Service, Manufacturer News

This week the innovative AgDNA Farm Management Software (FMS) company announced adding authorized precision dealership locations to its expanding network.

Kongskilde Relocates to Facility in Normal, Ill.

January 15, 2018 | Posted in Facilities, Manufacturer News

Kongskilde Industries, which recently operated out of a plant in nearby Hudson, Ill., has relocated to a new location in Normal, Ill. The new facility has a 28,000 square foot warehouse and an office with a training center.

Kawasaki Engines Division Names Turf Care Products Canada to Handle Canadian Distribution

January 4, 2018 | Posted in Facilities

The new arrangement follows the review of long-term company needs and will enhance the service support for the growing base of Kawasaki dealers in Canada.

AgriVision Equipment Group Invests In Leon, Iowa Location

December 14, 2017 | Posted in Facilities, Dealer News

AgriVision Equipment Group makes great strides to expand Leon, Iowa location.

Assessing the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

November 30, 2017 | Posted in Facilities, Dealer News

Terry Hlavinka, general manager of Hlavinka Equipment Co. in East Bernard, Texas, reflects on preparing for Hurricane Harvey and the physical effects of the storm on multiple dealership locations, most notably severe flooding at the Nome, Texas, store.

Cervus Breaks Ground on New Facility

September 27, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Facilities, Dealer News

Cervus Equipment broke ground on a new 28,000 square foot facility in Hanna, Alta. The new facility will be the most energy efficient building the dealership group operates.

From the Desk of Mike Lessiter

Memories of Katrina … What’s Next for Dealers After Hurricane Harvey?

By Mike Lessiter posted on September 4, 2017 | Posted in Facilities

While Harvey and Katrina are different disasters, we’re looking into what last week’s storm may mean for replacement of destroyed equipment and the tractors and loaders that will be needed for cleanup activities.

Revisiting An Equipment Dealer’s Weathering of Hurricane Katrina ... The ‘Storm’ After the Storm

By Dave Kanicki posted on September 2, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices, Facilities

No one at Chauvin Bros., Belle Chasse, La. will ever forget Hurricane Katrina. Many simply call it “The Storm.” Their term for the devastation is “The Mess.”

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On the Record: More Leadership Changes at CNHI Emerge

In today's newscast we discuss big changes in CNH Industrial's leadership, dealer consolidation and changes to Ag Equipment Intelligence's Big Dealer Report, the Bayer-Monsanto merger and what it means for the ag industry and updates to the 2018 Farm Bill.

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