The Proliferation of Foriegn machinery on American Farms

“Would you like a Sitrex with your New Holland?” Lately, it seems that when you walk into a farm equipment dealer, you’re faced with an assortment of product brands that sound like the dessert menu of a gourmet restaurant: Tonutti, Kubota, Moreau, Sovema, Claas, Sitrex – to name a few. Wasn’t it just yesterday when you could visit your local dealer and see names you knew how to pronounce? Old stand-bys like International Harvester, …

…enough,” Laghi revealed. “If foreign manufacturers want to do business in North America, they need to know and follow the rules.” Eastern Farm Machinery Limited’s Snyder thinks wholesalers who make the effort to import are in for many rewards. But he believes it’s important not to rush into things. “We once negotiated for 2 years before we agreed to import a product,” he stated. “The key to a successful relationship is homework and planning.”