BLOOMINGTON, IL, June 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - As the
first completed products begin to roll off its newly christened
production line, the Brandt Group of Companies is happy to announce
that their banner is now flying proudly over their state-of-the-art
208,000sq/ft facility in Bloomington,
Illinois. Since its acquisition in late 2017, the plant has
undergone an extensive refit and has now begun production with
Brandt's first 'Made in the USA'
product – a 1070HP Swing Away Auger – fresh off the production line
and ready to go to work!
"We have been very impressed with the enthusiasm, skills and
work ethic displayed by the local workforce and Brandt is proud to
be able to deliver on its promise of creating employment for these
highly-skilled workers," says Brandt
President and CEO, Shaun
Semple. "We are currently growing our team in this
location and expect employment to reach over 300 people when the
plant hits full capacity."
In the future, Brandt will be increasing their productive
capacity in Bloomington to include
agricultural equipment specifically for the American corn and
soybean markets. They expect the overall investment in the facility
to approach $25 million over the next
five years with the goal of increasing their market share for
Brandt Agricultural Products in the booming American market.
About the Brandt Group of Companies
The Brandt Group of Companies - headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada - is comprised of
Brandt Agricultural Products, Brandt Engineered Products, Brandt
Equipment Solutions, Brandt Road Rail Corporation, Brandt
Developments, and Brandt Tractor Ltd. - the world's largest
privately held John Deere construction and forestry equipment
dealer. Brandt has 50 locations in Canada and the US, over 2200 employees and a
growing international audience; serving the agriculture, forestry,
rail, mining, construction, and tube & pipe industries with
unique custom products. Brandt is one of Canada's largest privately owned companies and
is among an elite group of Platinum Members of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.
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SOURCE Brandt Tractor Ltd.