AGCO Jackson Operations Expansion Celebration

AGCO announced plans to make investments in its North American manufacturing capabilities. "We are continuing to focus on increasing our manufacturing presence in North America, particularly with investments in our Hesston, Kansas and Jackson, Minnesota facilities," said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO.  "We intend to make substantial investments in our North American plants over the next few years. These investments will reinforce our commitment to our North American customers and dealers."

In a first step, AGCO will transfer its high horsepower, wheeled tractor assembly for tractors sold in North America from its tractor manufacturing facility in Beauvais, France to AGCO's operations in Jackson, Minnesota. "The expansion of high horsepower tractor production will include an extension of the assembly line and investments in advanced material handling systems to efficiently deliver parts and material to the assembly line," said Robert B. Crain, Senior Vice President and General Manager AGCO North America.  "In addition, AGCO will build a state of the art visitor center in Jackson to significantly enhance the experience for our customers and dealers."   In total, the existing plant will be expanded by about 75,000 square feet.  Plans are to begin assembly of AGCO's high horsepower Massey Ferguson 8600 Series and Challenger MT600C Series tractors sold in the North American market in late 2011. #agcocorp

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