AGCO Announces New Production Ag and Rural Lifestyle Dealership Locations in 2024

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AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) announces the expansion of its Production Ag and Rural Lifestyle dealership networks in the US and Canada for 2024. New locations, including a significant 25,000 sq. ft. site in Jonesboro, Arkansas by Alliance Ag, will enhance sales, services, and support for AGCO brands like Fendt and Massey Ferguson. Canadian expansions include new AgWest and AgriLink locations. Two Parts-Only stores opened in Virginia and Alberta provide convenient access to critical components. AGCO’s Rural Lifestyle network also grew, adding new dealers in Arkansas, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. This expansion aligns with AGCO's strategy to enhance its North American dealership network, ensuring comprehensive customer support and access to its agricultural machinery and precision technology.

Positive

• AGCO expanded its dealership network, providing greater access to its products and services.
• A significant new location opened in Jonesboro, Arkansas by Alliance Ag, enhancing local support.
• Canadian expansions with new AgWest and AgriLink locations.
• Introduction of Parts-Only stores in Virginia and Alberta for convenient access to equipment components.
• Rural Lifestyle network expanded with new dealers in several US states, supporting homeowners returning to rural settings.
• Overall expansion aligns with AGCO's strategy to meet growing farmer demand and ensure superior customer experiences.

Negative

• There were no specific details on the financial impact or projected revenue from these expansions.
• The press release lacked information on the costs associated with opening new locations and potential risks involved.
• No mention of how the expansion would affect current market competition or AGCO's market share.

DULUTH, Ga., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today several new locations opened this year in its Production Ag and Rural Lifestyle dealership networks. These new locations will provide farmers and homeowners in the United States and Canada with greater access to sales, services and support of AGCO's popular agriculture equipment brands, including Fendt^® and Massey Ferguson^®.

Alliance Ag Opens Expansive Location in Jonesboro, Arkansas
In March, Alliance Ag Equipment opened a new 25,000-square-foot location in Jonesboro, Arkansas, that provides full sales and services for AGCO's Fendt and Massey Ferguson product lines to farmers in the vital northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri areas. The Jonesboro team includes 20 highly experienced staff members and nine field service trucks to support customers with their traditional ag, precision technologies and application needs. Alliance's other three locations also added popular AGCO product lines to their offerings, including the new Massey Ferguson 500R sprayer and Fendt track tractors.

Alliance Ag owner and President Gordon Bruff said, "We're very thankful to the farmers and retail custom application customers in northeast Arkansas and the Missouri bootheel who have supported us since 2006. They've really embraced the Fendt experience since Alliance became a full-line dealer, and our team in Jonesboro is ready to help them take their operations to the next level of production and profitability."

Canadian Expansion Continues with New AgWest and AgriLink Locations
AGCO's expansion in Canada continued with the opening of two new locations in February that provide full-line Fendt and Massey Ferguson sales and services: AgWest Ltd. opened its fourth location in Russell, Manitoba, and AgriLink Equipment opened its second location in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

New Parts-Only Stores for Convenient, Farmer-First Services
Two AGCO dealers opened Parts-Only locations to provide farmers with convenient access to critical equipment components: Agriteer in Warsaw, Virginia, and Palliser Sales in Brooks, Alberta. Parts-Only stores are one of the five new Smart Network Coverage outlet types developed and implemented as part of AGCO's FarmerCore™ strategy to bring dealership support closer to the farm. These streamlined locations stock an inventory of parts tailored to local markets. Serving as supplemental stores in a hub-and-spoke network, Parts-Only locations expand the coverage of dealer organizations with an efficient, Farmer-First approach to product support.

Rural Lifestyle Network Expands Across North America
Massey Ferguson's Rural Lifestyle network of dealerships expanded in recent months to serve the increasing number of North Americans who are moving to more rural environments for its open spaces and unique quality of life.

"Massey Ferguson has been a mainstay on professional farms for over 150 years," said Brad Arnold, AGCO's VP of Massey Ferguson, North America. "As homeowners have returned to rural settings, they've found that our straightforward, dependable and accessible solutions are also perfect for their small farms and gardens, animal maintenance and routine projects. That's exactly who our Rural Lifestyle dealers serve."

AGCO's newest Rural Lifestyle dealers include the following locations:

• Arkansas: Grass Roots Equipment and Outdoors in Mountain Home (January)
• Georgia: Macon Outdoor Power in Macon (March)
• Maine: Ripley and Fletcher Plus in Farmington (January) 
• Massachusetts: Ken's Auto Sales in Holyoke (January)
• New Hampshire: Patriot Tractor in Somersworth (January)
• Oklahoma: Hosstyle Motorsports in Checotah and Muskogee, and 405 Tractor in Edmond (March)
• Pennsylvania: Bobcat of Clarion in Clarion (April)

AGCO embarked on an ambitious growth plan in North America in 2022 to transform and expand its North American dealership network to meet growing farmer demand and ensure comprehensive access and superior customer experiences of its brands and services. Recent dealership news in Colorado, Idaho, southern Illinois and Indiana are part of that strategy. Today's announcement regarding additional Production Ag and Rural Lifestyle network locations is a key component of AGCO's plan to meet those goals and deliver access to its well-known products and services to North American farmers.

Fendt and Massey Ferguson are registered trademarks of AGCO. FarmerCore is a trademark of AGCO.

About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com. For company news, information, and events, please follow us on X: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on X, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.  

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FAQ

What new dealership locations did AGCO announce in 2024?

AGCO announced several new dealership locations in the US and Canada, including a significant site in Jonesboro, Arkansas, new AgWest and AgriLink locations in Canada, and Parts-Only stores in Virginia and Alberta.

Which AGCO brands are featured at the new dealership locations?

The new AGCO dealership locations will feature brands like Fendt and Massey Ferguson.

Where is the new Alliance Ag location opened in 2024?

The new Alliance Ag location opened in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

What is the purpose of Parts-Only stores opened by AGCO?

Parts-Only stores provide farmers with convenient access to critical equipment components and are part of AGCO's FarmerCore strategy.

How does AGCO's Rural Lifestyle network expansion benefit homeowners?

AGCO's Rural Lifestyle network expansion provides homeowners moving to rural areas with access to dependable and accessible solutions for small farms, gardens, and routine projects.

Which states saw new Rural Lifestyle dealers in 2024?

New Rural Lifestyle dealers were added in Arkansas, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.