John Deere Further Commits to American Manufacturing with Two New U.S. Facilities

John Deere remains committed to building America. The company recently announced plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a state-of-the-art distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a cutting-edge excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina. Both are set to open in the next year.

“Our investment in these new facilities underscores John Deere’s dedication to strengthening the backbone of American industry and supporting local economies,” said John May, chairman and chief executive officer of John Deere. “We believe in building America, and these projects represent our intent to continue driving innovation and job creation in the United States.”

New Distribution Center in Indiana

According to the press release, John Deere recently broke ground on a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, which will help enhance the company’s supply chain capabilities nationwide. The new facility will be designed to streamline operations and ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts. John Deere anticipates this project will generate significant employment opportunities with approximately 150 jobs — contributing to the state’s economic growth.

“This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world class product support through parts availability for our US based ag, turf, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers,” said Denver Caldwell, vice president, aftermarket and customer support. “Indiana’s strong workforce and central location make it an ideal choice for expansion.” 

In addition to the new facility, John Deere will continue to maintain its primary North American Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois. That location has been in operation since 1973 and employs about 1,200 people.

New Excavator Factory in Kernersville, North Carolina

John Deere’s new $70M factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, will bolster its manufacturing capabilities, leveraging advanced technologies to produce industry-leading excavators for the construction market. The company said the new North Carolina factory is expected to employ over 150 people and will assume production of future generation excavators previously produced in Japan.

“We are excited to bring this new facility to our Kernersville campus and to be part of the region’s thriving manufacturing community,” said Ryan Campbell, president, worldwide construction and forestry and power systems. “Our focus will be on delivering excellence, creating jobs, and advancing the legacy of John Deere in American manufacturing.”

Commitment to Building America

John Deere emphasized that the opening of these two facilities will create hundreds of new U.S. jobs, further support local communities and advance its mission to build a stronger America.

“These investments further demonstrate our commitment to invest $20B in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years,” May said. “It is a testament to our confidence in the future of U.S. manufacturing and our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and economic growth.”