Applequist Mfg. | ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Our Members Bring Choice, Value & Innovation to Agriculture Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:42:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fema-favicon-75x75.png Applequist Mfg. | ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 32 32 Shortline Legends Shine at Fall Convention /news/shortline-legends-shine-at-fall-convention/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:34:52 +0000 /?p=25497 Farm Equipment Magazine is thrilled to announce a brand new initiative that celebrates the unsung heroes of the machinery and dealer distribution industry in North America. The “Shortline Legends Hall of Fame,” is a platform recognizing the remarkable individuals whose innovations have significantly impacted our industry over the last 55 years.

You are cordially invited to join FEMA for the “Shortline Legends Hall of Fame,” presentation, which will take place at the upcoming Marketing & Distribution Convention in Kansas City. This event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1 and will be part of the General Session at 9:00 a.m.

Congratulations to the 2023 inaugural class of Farm Equipment Magazine’s “Shortline Legends Hall of Fame”

The Shortline Legends’ first honorees have already drawn comparisons to baseball’s first hall of fame class in 1936. That means the five names above are to farm equipment what Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb were to baseball.

Unfortunately, two of the inaugural class (Joseph MacDonald and Gary Vermeer) are no longer with us, but this honor will help to ensure that all are aware of what they accomplished and how they blazed the trail for today’s shortline businesses.

These individuals left an indelible mark on the industry and have also inspired countless others with their innovation, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Their contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping the machinery and dealer distribution landscape in North America.

Mike Lessiter
Mike Lessiter

A special thank you for the article to Mike Lessiter, from Lessiter Media, long-time member of the Association, since 1970, who has served in several capacities with FEMA and is a frequent industry speaker.

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]]> Shortline Legends Honored at Marketing & Distribution Convention /news/shortline-legends-honored-at-marketing-distribution-convention/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:41:43 +0000 /?p=25155 Farm Equipment Magazine is pleased to introduce its very first ‘Shortline Legends’ Hall of Fame to recognize individuals whose innovations impacted the machinery and dealer distribution industry in North America over the last 55 years.

Congratulations to the inaugural class of Farm Equipment’s Shortline Legends: , , , and !

This inaugural class will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the 2023 Farm  Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) Marketing & Distribution Convention in Kansas City, MO.

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