 John Deere Pulling Mfg from Canada
Hi All,
Interesting report that John Deere is closing the manufacturing plant in Welland Ont putting 800 out of work. Plant been in operation for years and years ( 100 ? ).
Plant producted loaders and cutters along with some Gator parts. Plant was profitable, no warning signs on the horizon and was expecting to get a new line producing Gators. Meeting called and staff expected to be told about the new line but instead were told plant closing in 09 and operations moving to Wisconsin and Mexico.
Would bet the Gator part only is moving to Wisconsin and the loader\cutter ( which was the big part of it ) are moving to Mexico.
So, doesn't matter is your plant is profitable, you are at the mercy of more profitable.
Take care.
Tom |