Vermeer campus expansion points to growth

Pella, Iowa-based Vermeer Corp., while celebrating its 75^th year in business, says it is looking to and investing in the future, including by expanding its campus in its home city.

“What started as a small machine shop to meet the needs of local farmers in and around our hometown of Pella soon became the ground floor for my grandfather [Gary] to open Vermeer Manufacturing in 1948," President and Chief Operating Officer Jason Andringa says.

“With the guiding principle of treating other people how you’d want to be treated yourself, we’ve created a culture over the last 75 years of making a real impact on the way work gets done that continues to drive our company forward. Ultimately, it’s a commitment that is part of every interaction we have among ourselves, suppliers, dealers, customers and the communities we live and work in.”

Vermeer has expanded from its modest start to an organization of more than 4,000 staff members worldwide, and recently was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

The company’s equipment for the recycling sector includes horizontal grinders, tub grinders, trommel screens and compost turners primarily used to process wood scrap and other organic materials.

The maker of agricultural, underground construction, surface mining, tree care and wood processing equipment now operates eight facilities on six continents offering service and support in more than 60 countries.

The firm's yellow iron equipment is distributed through a global network of more than 600 industrial and agricultural equipment dealers.

Vermeer says its plans in the near future include bringing to market expanded digital product offerings, “developing next-generation machines” and introducing new equipment.

“As we look to the future, we are committed to carrying on the legacy of innovation and continuous improvement to make a lasting impact around the world,” Andringa says. “We understand the important work our customers and equipment are doing, and we support them, wherever they are. Together, we are equipped to do more.”