John Deere announced plans to open two new facilities, one in Indiana and one in North Carolina, creating hundreds of new jobs.
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The company announced it will build a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a new excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina. Both facilities are expected to open within the next year and are part of Deere’s broader push into U.S. manufacturing.
“In keeping with our strong tradition of building America, we are excited to announce plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities,” the company said.
Indiana distribution center
John Deere recently broke ground on a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, a central location the company says will support customers nationwide. The site is expected to create about 150 jobs once it opens.
“This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world class product support through parts availability for our US based ag, turf, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers,” said Denver Caldwell, Vice President, Aftermarket and Customer Support. “Indiana’s strong workforce and central location make it an ideal choice for expansion.”
John Deere said it will continue operating its main North American Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois, which has been in service since 1973 and employs roughly 1,200 people.
New excavator factory in North Carolina
The second project is a new $70 million excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina. The facility will employ more than 150 people and will take over production of future-generation excavators that were previously made in Japan.
The company said the Kernersville campus will produce the only excavator that is designed and manufactured in the United States.
“We are excited to bring this new facility to our Kernersville campus and to be part of the region’s thriving manufacturing community,” said Ryan Campbell, President, Worldwide Construction and Forestry and Power Systems. “Our focus will be on delivering excellence, creating jobs, and advancing the legacy of John Deere in American manufacturing.”
John Deere said the two projects are part of a larger commitment to invest $20 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next decade.
“These investments further demonstrate our commitment to invest $20B in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years,” said John May, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of John Deere. “It is a testament to our confidence in the future of U.S. manufacturing and our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and economic growth.”
