Implement & Tractor articles from July 2006

Implement & Tractor archives from July 2006

I&T and the new fax advertising rules.(Editor's Words)
July 1, 2006... If your office is like ours, we sometimes feel bombarded by taxed advertisements for burial plots, sea cruises, printer ink, penny stocks, money schemes from Nigeria, and numerous other seams and "offers" with no phone number or address to...

IAU class of 2006: throughout International Ag University's 3-year sales training program, students are expected to put what they learn in the classroom into practice at the dealership.
July 1, 2006... Students who graduate from the three-year Sales Training Program of International Ag University (IAU) see themselves transformed from being ag equipment salespeople into true Ag Equipment Consultants, said Frank Lee. He is not surprised; that's...

OSU Tech Training Program is Dealer-driven: students hands-on technical education in and out of the classroom.
July 1, 2006... Students in the SouthWestern Association Industrial and Farm Equipment Technician Training Program at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee are taught technical skills that reflect the needs of equipment dealers, according to Jeff Flora, CEO,...

2006 Dealer anniversaries.(Dealers)
July 1, 2006... 80 years--Martin Brothers Implement Co. Quincy, Ill. 65 years--Hoober, Inc., Intercourse, Penn. 65 years--O.C. Rice, Inc., Biglerville, Penn. 55 years--Schenkelberg Implement Co., Carroll, Iowa 45 years--Cherry Valley Tractor,...

Is 2006 a special anniversary year for your business?(Dealers)
July 1, 2006... Implement & Tractor will recognize US and Canadian dealerships whose number of years in business is a multiple of 5 (ending in a 5 or a 0) during 2006. To be included in the published list, provide the relevant dealership dates and contact...

Update: case IH dealership moving from Dike, Iowa.(Dealers)
July 1, 2006... Titan Machinery, the dealership that took over operation of the former Walterman Implement, plans to vacate the Dike, Iowa, location and build a new facility in nearby Grundy Center. Titan reopened the Case IH dealership in Dike last November,...

Case IH.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... Jim Walker, the newly appointed Case IH vice president, North American agricultural business, will oversee all Case IH agricultural activities in the U.S. and Canada. A graduate of Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana, Walker has spent his...

Tonutti Farm Machinery Industries.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... Tonutti Farm Machinery Industries, with corporate headquarters in Remanzacco (UD), Italy, has purchased Bimek S.R.L., Italian manufacturer of finishing mowers and tillers. This acquisition enables Tonutti to increase its line of equipment...

Henry Mitchem Equipment Co.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... Henry Mitchem Equipment Co., Leesburg, Fla., is the distributor of Tifermec fixed and side shift models of backhoes and boom mowers for Alabama, Georgia and Flordia. These machines are manufactured by the Italian company, Tifermec Oleodinamica...

Krause Corporation recently introduced Krause Agri-Finance, a branded financial program offering loans and leases for its dealers and customers.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... Krause Corporation recently introduced Krause Agri-Finance, a branded financial program offering loans and leases for its dealers and customers. The loan program, custom designed by ProPartners Financial (PPF), includes minimal down payments,...

TYM--USA, Inc.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... TYM--USA, Inc. held a grand opening for its new West Coast Distribution Center in April. Headquarters for the firm are located at 1204 S.W. Lake Road, Redmond, OR 97756; phone: 541-504-0128, fax: 541-504-0237. Dale Owen, TYM Vice President, can...

Kverneland Group North America Inc. recently assumed direct responsibility for all Kverneland brand products and services in the territory formerly supported by Norcan Farm Equipment Ltd.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... Kverneland Group North America Inc. recently assumed direct responsibility for all Kverneland brand products and services in the territory formerly supported by Norcan Farm Equipment Ltd. Kverneland president Erik Skjaveland credited Norcan for...

Degelman Industries, Regina, Sask., is now the worldwide distributor of product lines manufactured by Bridgeview Manufacturing, Inc., Gerald, Sask.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... Degelman Industries, Regina, Sask., is now the worldwide distributor of product lines manufactured by Bridgeview Manufacturing, Inc., Gerald, Sask. The line includes Bale King bale processors and Bale King high-capacity wheel rakes. The...

FAE USA.(Manufacturers & Suppliers)
July 1, 2006... FAE USA, has officially broken ground in Oakwood, Georgia, for a new facility in which to relocate its head quarters, production and distribution operations in the U.S. The company, a subsidiary of the Italian-based FAE Group S.P.A., offers...

Corporate cousins get public exposure.
July 1, 2006... For the first time, the logis of Case IH and Ferrari, corporate cousins owned by Fiat, were together on the hoods of Ferrari team cars during the 2006 Gran Prix Formula I racing events in North America. "This sends a strong message about the...

Auction Action.
July 1, 2006... I've got some interesting combine facts for you to chew on. Four years ago, during calendar year 2002, a 1998 model JD 9610 combine sold at auction for 69.5% of the average dealer advertised price. Here are the raw figures: average auction...

[Check] dealer inquiries invited Diesel Fuel Purifier.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... Designed for farm equipment, pickup me trucks, and small boats, this Fuel Purifier removes over 99% of the water and over 95% of the natural contaminates found in diesel fuel, without using replaceable, changeable or cleanable fitter elements....

[Check] dealer inquiries invited emergency tire repair kit.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... The SAFETY SEAL fixes small tires on-the-wheel and inflates them using pure C[O.sub.2] rather than flammable propane. The compact, water-tight kit contains 6 self-vulcanizing tire repair strips, an insertion tool, 2 C[O.sub.2] cartridges, an...

HindSight back-up system.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... This HindSight C-1000 vehicle back-up system by Vizualogic helps eliminate blind spots and improves visibility when the vehicle is in reverse, giving drivers a full rear view, wide-angle back-up image. The rear mounted camera, which can be...

Mr. Funnel Fuel Filter.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... Made of durable, anti-static polypropylene, this funnel filters gas, diesel, kerosene and heating oil. The funnel's built-in stainless steel filter traps water, dirt and debris from contaminated fuel, allowing only clean fuel to pass through...

Bionic Grip.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... LoggerHead Tools LLC recently introduced its 8-inch Bionic Grip, a new hand tool brings together the best features of a pair of pliers and an adjustable wrench. It is an open-ended version of the patented, award-winning Bionic Wrench, which was...

Silicone self fusing tape.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... This SSF tape fuses to itself in 24 hours, creating an air & watertight permanent seal. This non-sticky and form-fitting tape can even be applied underwater and stretches to fit virtually any form. The tape is used for high temperature...

Cordless Grease Gun with Thermal Warmer.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... New from OEM specialty tools, this professional 18-Volt cordless grease gun was engineered to make lubrication fast and easy. It generates up to 10,000 PSI and is equipped with a 42" heavy duty, flexible grease hose with dual spring guards at...

Husqvarna apparel powerkit.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... Dealers can sell safety with this Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit for chain saw operators. The kit contains all the items needed to protect a chain saw user based on three types of application. PN 531 30 71-81, designed for homeowners...

Oil eater cleaner/degreaser.(Dealers' Retail Shelves)
July 1, 2006... This high-powered, water-based cleaner eliminates the need for multiple cleaning solutions, according to the manufacturer. Safe and effective, the low-roe cleaner is non-corrosive, non-toxic and non-flammable and will not harm the skin. Its...

Management technology helps dealers gain efficiencies: with today's business software, dealers are only a mouse click away from their suppliers.
July 1, 2006... When Anne Salemo tells dealers how a business management system can reduce their costs and increase their sales and profits, she gets their attention. "Dealers understand how efficiency saves time and money, and that's what the business...

Why are your salespeople so mad?--Part 2.(Sales Tips)
July 1, 2006... In a previous article, I pointed out that a number of salespeople in dealerships were mad about some very important (to them) issues. I discussed some of the issues in that article. This article continues that discussion. What are they mad...

Ban or no-ban for gasoline-powered leaf blowers?
July 1, 2006... The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and some of its manufacturer members have formally requested that Palo Alto, California, reverse its decision to ban gasoline-powered leaf blowers and has filed notice of their intention to pursue...

Equipment liens information available.
July 1, 2006... A new UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) search site is available to help dealers search for liens before equipment transactions are made. Sponsored by the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), the free online search is also...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs temporary worker plan.
July 1, 2006... In an effort to stem a hiring crunch and help deal with illegal immigration, the nation's largest business group, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is throwing its weight behind a bill to expand the nation's temporary worker program. Elizabeth...

Tractor sales increase in UK, decrease in U.S.
July 1, 2006... The total number of registrations in the UK of all tractors including compact tractors, rose 5% in the first 6 months of 2006. Although the West Midlands and Scotland showed slight decreases at mid-year, the second quarter was stronger than the...

Ag bankers oppose new FSA loan fees.
July 1, 2006... The American Bankers Association urges Congress to fund the guaranteed loan programs at current budget levels and resist new user fees on USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) guaranteed farm loans, which are included in the proposed fiscal year 2007...

Mega-trends push up seed value.
July 1, 2006... Expanded plantings of oilseed crops and maize (corn) and the continued adoption of biotech seed are the two mega-trends that have had the most significant impact on the growth of the global seed market and are pushing up the value of and...

What's new, Waterloo? Along with 9006 summer product introductions, journalists got a rare look inside the John Deere Waterloo Works and the Product Engineering Center.
July 1, 2006... A couple dozen of us ag equipment journalists recently had the opportunity to take a simulated "Gold Key" tour of the John Deere Assembly Plant in Waterloo. The real day-long tour is reserved for buyers who come to see their own tractors being...

[Check] dealer inquiries invited tractor & skid steer mounted compost turners.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2006... Brown Bear Corporation introduces revised versions of its skid steer-mounted compost turner and its tractor-mounted compost turner. The compost turner attachments speed the biodegrading process. The skid steer attachment can be used on skid...

[Check] dealer inquiries invited Tribco brake & clutch linings.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2006... For aftermarket brake and clutch plates, brake pads and shoes, Tribco Inc. says its 100% Kevlar fiber composite lining lasts at least three to five times longer than oldstyle asbestos, sintered bronze and molded graphitic facing. Patented as...

[Check] dealer inquiries invited Pro-Tech IST Sno Pusher.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2006... Removing snow and ice from roads and parking lots just got easier with the IST Sno Pusher from Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution. IST stands for Ice Scraping Technology, which was designed for Sno Pushers and created as the first steel...

[Check] dealer inquiries invited FieldPilot automated steering.(Equipment Review)
July 1, 2006... The enhanced version of MidTech's automated steering unit features improved precision that eliminates row variances, guess rows, overlap and the problems associated with over/under application of chemicals. Legacy 6000 is the user interface for...