Wed July 31, 2002
Deere GPS Dozers Help Ruttura Makes Grade at JFK
They say when something works well, stick with it. That’s what Ruttura & Sons Construction, of Long Island, NY, has done with its John Deere equipment, with a few modifications, of course. The company is using some of its Deere equipment, mainly its dozers, on two projects at New York’s JFK Airport....
Mon July 01, 2002
Deere To Lay Off 300, Reorganize
Deere & Company will lay off about 300 employees, close two plants and cut back production at a third as part of a streamlining effort, the company announced recently. Facilities in Williamsburg, VA, and Jeffersonville, IN, will be closed, and operations at Horicon, WI., will be reduced as part of an effort to lower costs in Deere’s commercial and consumer equipment division....
Fri June 14, 2002
John Deere to Lay Off 240 in Wisconsin
The John Deere plant is laying off 240 workers for five months beginning in July. It is the first time the company is implementing a voluntary manufacturing leave, said human resources manager Chuck Evans said....
Nick Speer - Tue June 04, 2002
Deere Tractor-Scraper Combo Breaks New Ground
After years of experience in the earthmoving industry, Barrie Foster, owner of BF Foster Company Inc., found he could save time and money on his jobs by using a tractor and pull-type scraper combination....
Fri May 24, 2002
Exide Technologies Earns ’Achieving Excellence’ Deere Award
Exide Technologies has been recognized by Deere & Company for its outstanding supplier performance during Deere’s fiscal year 2001. John Deere, the world’s leading producer of agricultural equipment and a leader in the production of equipment for construction, forestry and lawn and turf care, recently presented Exide with two prestigious ’Achieving Excellence’ awards -- one from the John Deere facility in Dubuque, IA, and the other from the John Deere operation in Davenport, IA....
Wed March 27, 2002
John Deere Credit Financing Program Proves a Good Option for Contractors
John Deere Credit recently announced new financing that will help improve cash flow for commercial customers. The new Introductory Payment Plan enables John Deere commercial customers to acquire equipment in anticipation of future growth....
Wed March 27, 2002
Jesco Rounds Out John Deere Sales Staff With Carton
Jesco Inc., headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ, has added more firepower to its sales staff for John Deere’s large construction equipment lines. To introduce these larger units to the local industry, Jesco has added Tom Carton to its sales staff....
Tue March 05, 2002
John Deere, Woods Equipment Company to Dissolve Alloway Industries, L.L.C. Joint Venture
Deere & Company and Woods Equipment Company reported that they would discontinue Alloway Industries, L.L.C. -- a joint venture manufacturing operation in Fargo, ND. Alloway Industries will cease production by July 31, 2002....
Sat December 22, 2001
Murphy Tractor Acquires John Deere Territories From Swaney
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., headquartered in Wichita, KS, has acquired the John Deere Construction Equipment territories of Swaney Equipment Co., once a part of Martin Equip. Murphy officially added the four Swaney territories of Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, and Waterloo, IA, as of Nov....
Mon November 26, 2001
John Deere Purchases Richton to Expand Irrigation Services
Deere & Company has completed the purchase of Richton International Corporation. The transaction closed recently after approval by Richton’s stockholders. Deere had entered into an agreement to acquire Richton in May 2001....
