John Deere Lays Off 610 Midwest Workers as Production Moves to Mexico
Deere shifts skid steer and compact track loader production from Iowa and Illinois plants to new facilities in Mexico — part of a broader 3,500-job bloodletting since late 2023.
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The Great Dealer Consolidation: How International Capital Is Reshaping Midwest Equipment Distribution
Swedish conglomerate Ferronordic's $17M Iowa acquisition signals accelerating consolidation in construction equipment distribution as regional dealers face a choice: grow or get acquired.
Ferronordic's U.S. Beachhead Expands: Rudd Equipment Acquires Housby's Iowa Dealer Network
The Swedish equipment giant's American subsidiary adds three Iowa locations and 26 employees in a $17.7 million deal that signals accelerating European consolidation of the U.S. dealer landscape.
Midwest Construction Market Report: Regional Growth Patterns
Infrastructure spending, reshoring trends, and population shifts are reshaping construction demand across the Midwest. Our regional market analysis.
BlueLine Rental: How a Regional Player Competes Against the National Giants
With 45 locations across seven Midwest states, BlueLine Rental has carved out a successful niche between local independents and national consolidators.