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Deere to Lay Off 600 Employees at Four Factories

August 15, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Source: Reuters
Deere & Co, the world's largest maker of farm equipment, said it would indefinitely lay off more than 600 employees at plants in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas as falling grain prices hurt demand for tractors, harvesters and other agricultural machinery.
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A Tribute to Mervel Wood, Founder of Woods Equipment Company

July 18, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Mervel Wood, the last surviving founder of Woods Equipment Company, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Rockford, Illinois. The employees of Woods Equipment remain ever grateful for the company roots imbedded by Mervel and his brothers nearly 70 years ago. Hard work, ingenuity, and a commitment to people remain at the core of the company's approach to business -- a living tribute to Keith, Leonard and Mervel.
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How a Few Bad Apples Ruin Everything

February 8, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Source: Robert Sutton, Wall Street Journal
A growing body of research suggests that having just a few nasty, lazy or incompetent characters around can ruin the performance of a team or an entire organization no matter how stellar the other employees.
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Mahindra USA Donates Tractor for Education

November 12, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world based on volume, is providing a Mahindra 7060 Tier IV compliant tractor to Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for use in its Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute.
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The Popular Advice That Could Kill Your Business

August 22, 2013
Small-business owners get unsolicited advice everyday. Some of it can be very helpful, some of it is better off ignored. If you hear any of the "words of wisdom" listed below, our advice to you is to smile, say thank you, and move on.
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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.


Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.


At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

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Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.

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