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I have returned from visiting the Agri Technica show in Hanover, Germany. The size of this show is truly amazing and the millions of dollars spent on booth displays is incredible. John Deere's display was quite amazing. You can see from the photo they set a tractor on it's back with a glass top so you could peer inside the cab! John Deere was not the only one of the majors that were displaying their muscle at the show. You name the agricultural parts company and they were there. In two days because of european customer meetings I'm guessing I only saw a fifth of the show. It was truly an eye opening experience for me! I returned with my head spinning of ideas, all to benefit our customers.
The last day was spent in the parts manufacturer's building from Turkey, Israel and China to name a few. We even visited A&I's booth from Rock Valley, Iowa. Bruce Jacobsma and Anden Van Beek were displaying their after-market new combine parts. They had five more days of workng the show to go, I am sure they are going to be worn out by Saturday evening.
The exhibition for the first time ever had a building where it featured used parts and machinery. This was an interesting stop for us. We introduced ourselves to a few companies that dismantle tractors and combines for parts. I have a feeling it was the beginning of some long-term relationships. Those of us in the salvage business have a rare bond. The photo to the left is one of those used companies we visited.
In summary the world is small and getting smaller. With today's technology we expect answers in minutes and can get them via text, email and mobile phones. Farming is farming world wide and the equipment along with the replacement parts are very similar if not the same.
In closing as Brad Paisley says - "Welcome to the Future" "Wherever we were going - well we are here!" and ours is definitely focused on the United States and abroad. As for Germany - I will return because in Germany - God is great, the beer is good and the people are (drive) Crazy!
Cheers,
Mike Winter
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