Fri May 09, 2003
John Deere, Timberjack Take Customers Into the Woods
Eight Southeast John Deere dealers (known as Team South) hosted a two-day extravaganza for more than 900 logging customers on April 11 and 12 in Charlotte, NC. Guests arrived Friday, April 11 and were treated to dinner and entertainment....
Wed February 26, 2003
Fisher Rentals Relies on Plasterer, John Deere for Backhoes, Mini-Excavators
From the time it opened in August 1994, Fisher’s Rentals located on Route 182, north of Route 222 in Reading, PA, has provided quality-maintained late model machines for rent. Fisher’s Rentals offers small- to medium-sized equipment to contractors and homeowners....
Thu December 19, 2002
Deere Plans Fuel Cell Technology Vehicle
MOLINE, Ill., /PRNewswire-- Deere & Company said that it is working with Hydrogenics Corporation, a Canadian fuel cell manufacturer, to develop a technology demonstrator fuel cell-powered Commercial Work Vehicle (CWV).
Deere shared plans for the vehicle at the recent Electric Transportation Industry Conferenceand Exposition in Hollywood, FL....
Wed December 18, 2002
Schmidt Equipment Lands Large Deere Backhoe Sale
KeySpan Energy/Boston Gas recently awarded Schmidt Equipment Inc. the bid for 11 new John Deere 310G loader backhoes.
KeySpan is the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeast and the fourth largest gas distribution company in the United States, operating more than 21,000 mi....
Tue November 12, 2002
Deere Fourth-Quarter Earnings to Be Higher Than Expected
Deere & Company announced that earnings for the fourth quarter, ended Oct. 31, are expected to be no less than $63 million, or $0.26 per share. Earlier the company said it anticipated "breakeven" performance for the quarter....
Tue October 15, 2002
Rush Equipment Center Hosts October ``Deere-Fest"
Rush Enterprises Inc. kicked off its two-week October "Deere-Fest" by cutting a ribbon to mark the grand opening of its newest construction equipment dealership, located in Troy, a suburban area north of Detroit.
Each business day from Oct....
Wed October 09, 2002
Deer Creek Brings John Deere Pull Scrapers to Earthmoving Contractors
John Deere tractor/scrapers are the new kids on the block and Deer Creek Equipment is introducing them to local earthmoving contractors.
In 1997, the company saw an opportunity to expand its product offerings to include earthmoving equipment, such as John Deere and Miskin pull scrapers....
Cynthia W. Wright - Tue September 17, 2002
New Deere Center Boosts Jefferson City Economy
When Ryan Companies US Inc. and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announced this past April that Jefferson County was the site selected for a John Deere regional distribution center, it was a win/win proposition for all....
Wed August 28, 2002
Deere More Than Doubles 3Q Earnings
Increased overseas sales of its trademark agricultural equipment helped Deere & Co. more than double third-quarter earnings, easily eclipsing Wall Street expectations. Also contributing to the rise was the elimination of losses from the Homelite consumer products business, which was sold in November....
Mon August 19, 2002
Brandt Tractor Becomes Largest Privately Held John Deere Dealer in the World
Brandt Tractor Ltd. recently announced the acquisition of Coast Tractor & Equipment Ltd. of Surrey, B.C. Coast is one of the largest John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment dealers in Canada, with 14 locations throughout British Columbia....
