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Kubota Corp.’s acquisition of Great Plains finalized on July 1 and leaders from both companies told dealers at its recent national dealer meeting in Kansas City, Mo., that it’s “business as usual.” Confirming messages from the earlier announcement of the pending acquisition, all five Great Plains divisions will operate as they have been with their infrastructure intact.

Roy Applequist, the founder of Great Plains, shares background on Kubota's acquisition of the company.

Once final, the purchase will expand the company’s long-time partnership with Land Pride and will include all five Great Plains divisions with multiple facilities in Kansas and a manufacturing plant in Sleaford, England.