The Deere Reman plant remanufactures engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics, engine components, and electronics products to deliver like-new performance at a lower cost, with reduced environmental impact. Reman’s skilled employees use a variety of techniques to bring components back to their original John Deere specifications, or better. For customers, remanufactured products are up to 30% cheaper than new ones, without sacrificing performance or warranty.

The news summary about the facility groundbreaking event also stated that John Deere Reman employs over 500 people and operates out of five different locations in the Springfield area.

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News of the coming policy was first covered by Ag Equipment Intelligence on May 15. Some of the purposes given in the memo for the new policy included:
• Promote healthy intra-brand balance and maintain a strong market presence on a state and national level – all for the benefit of Kubota customers. • Over concentration within a designated geographical area can leave our dealer network, customers, and overall market representation vulnerable with a sudden change in ownership, market/brand focus, or overall community image.

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Another 31.6% of dealers said their under 100 HP tractor inventories were well balanced and just 7.9% said inventories were too low.

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King Ranch Ag & Turf currently owns 3 John Deere dealerships, with 2 additional locations under construction in Huntsville and Livingston, Texas. With the acquisition of Brookside Equipment, the company will have a total of 14 locations. King Ranch also plans to expand offerings at select dealerships with the addition of turfgrass sales.

With the acquisition, King Ranch says employment opportunities will continue to grow to support the sales and service of all John Deere products, including lawn and garden equipment, mowing equipment, compact utility tractors and equipment, mid-size farm and ranch tractors, row crop tractors, and more.

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“I have a passion for agriculture and a passion for technology,” Wemhoff says. “That is one of the many reasons why I took this role, because it combines those things together.”

Before joining 21^st Century, he gained experience in the software development industry, the dealership said. This included 14 years with John Deere.

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Michael Piercy, NAEDA’s VP of Dealer Development stated, “As a Dealer Development Manager, Shane Wilker will provide support to NAEDA’s Dealer Members, helping in crucial areas such as government affairs, manufacturer relations, training, consulting, and other essential services.

With a strong focus on cultivating mutually beneficial relationships, Wilker will play a vital role in enhancing the success and growth of dealerships in the Pacific Northwest and Far West.” Shane Wilker brings 35 years of experience in the agriculture aftermarket industry to his new role.

As the President and CEO of the esteemed Shane Wilker Company, Wilker has established himself as an expert in consulting and training, particularly in customer and employee focus groups.

Notably, he recently served as the Dealer Development Consultant for the Far West Equipment Dealers Association, providing comprehensive guidance to dealers on a wide range of topics and challenges.

“Shane has long been an invaluable asset to the dealer equipment industry, garnering immense respect from his peers,” remarked Piercy. “His extensive knowledge and expertise in dealer operations have been instrumental in helping numerous organizations find effective solutions to their most pressing issues. Furthermore, his strong dealer relationships underscore his exceptional ability to deliver consultative services in the equipment industry.”

Wilker’s contributions extend beyond dealer development, as he has collaborated with various colleges and universities on workforce development programs, actively working to attract new talent to the agriculture and construction industries. Additionally, his involvement with FIRA-USA has advanced the robotics and autonomous vehicles sectors, showcasing his dedication to driving innovation and progress in the industry.

“I am excited to work with NAEDA and contribute my knowledge and skills to the association and eagerly anticipate collaborating with dealer organizations to address their concerns and enhance productivity,” said Wilker.

With the addition of Shane Wilker as Dealer Development Manager for the Pacific Northwest and Far West Regions, NAEDA reaffirms its commitment to empowering equipment dealers and providing them with unparalleled support, further solidifying its position as a trusted industry leader.

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Gaiss said it was difficult to retire because of the respect he has for all our dealer and associate members, the dedicated employee team and ‘Sister Associations’ in the U.S. and Canada. He is also proud of the accomplishments made over the years and NEDA will continue to be the best place to serve equipment dealers in the Northeast.

Gaiss’s successor will be David Close. His current position as Director of Operations and his long-time tenure of over 35 years and experiences in various other capacities with the association, will ensure successful operating continuity and structure to serve NEDA Dealer Members going forward.

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The combined company will be rebranded as TRULAND Equipment.

“This partnership was a several-year process, and we really took our time to make sure this was a good fit for our two companies as well as for our customers,” Kenn-Feld Group CEO Tom Burenga said in the release. “By combining our experience and capabilities, we are building a strong organization that is better positioned to thrive while offering an expanded product portfolio to our customers.”

The merger brings together 18 John Deere locations across Indiana and Ohio. A spokesperson for the company told Inside INdiana Business there are no plans to transfer staff between the two companies’ existing headquarters.

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2023 Dealer’s Choice Award Recipients are:

• Full-Line Manufacturer: Kubota Canada

• Tractor Manufacturer: Branson Tractors

• Shortline Manufacturer: Meyer Manufacturing

• Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturer: Scag

Gold Level Award Recipients for 2023 are:

Yanmar, LS Tractor, Kioti, Vermeer, Bourgault, Elmers Mfg., Great Plains Mfg., Unverferth Mfg., Degelman, Grasshopper, Exmark, Bad Boy Mowers, Shindaiwa and Wright Mfg.

NAEDA congratulates these companies and thank you for your dedication to your dealer networks.

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Dealers were asked to rate their manufacturers in 11 key business categories, such as product quality, availability and technical support; parts availability, quality and return policy; communication, warranty, as well as providing a separate rating for overall satisfaction.

This year, more than 2,500 individual dealers participated in the survey and responses were collected from 50 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces. On average, each respondent rated four manufacturers and on average 84% were from dealership owners or managers.

A copy of the report has been sent to NAEDA’s dealer members and manufacturers who received enough ratings to be included in this report. Manufacturer members of NAEDA are eligible to receive additional statistics not available in the basic report as well as dealer comments.

“This survey allows dealers to give honest, anonymous feedback which in turn helps the association identify areas for discussion in meetings with manufacturers as part of our ongoing manufacturer relations effort,” said Joe Dykes, VP of Industry Relations.” Manufacturers and dealers can identify rating trends and areas of improvement and success.”

Please direct any questions about the Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey and Report to Joe Dykes at surveys@naeda.com.

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