Vermeer Corporation is a well established provider of agricultural machinery into the North American market, focusing mainly on hay and forage equipment.
However, what it has lacked in its line up to date, is equipment for the spreading of manure, which, for a company that serves mainly livestock farmers is something of an omission.
That hole has now been plugged through what is described as a strategic alliance with G.T. Bunning and Sons Ltd of Dereham, Norfolk, which has been manufacturing muck spreaders for over 50 years now.
Hay and forage equipment
The partnership is said by Vermeer to bring premium spreaders to North American farmers, complementing its existing line up up of forage equipment which includes the ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler.
Managing director of Vermeer Forage Solutions, Shane Rourke noted that “it’s a natural extension of our commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers productive and efficient”.
“By combining Vermeer forage expertise and dealer network with Bunning’s 40-year legacy in premium spreader technology, we’re positioned to offer producers equipment that truly meets their needs,” he added.
Other than the ZR5, the current Vermeer agricultural equipment range also includes round balers; mowers; tedders; rakes; bale wrappers; bale processors, vertical mixers and feed wagons.
Vermeer range expanded
Adding Bunning spreaders extends the Vermeer equipment line up, adding a depth to the company’s range and enabling it to more fully serve its customer base.
For its part, Chris Druce, sales director for Bunning said: “This partnership with Vermeer marks a significant milestone for Bunning in the United States and Canada.
“The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting agricultural operations of all sizes, with innovative solutions that can help improve productivity and streamline operations.”
This move by an American manufacturer will only help confirm stories from within the trade that, away from the big names, much of the farm equipment available in the United States lacks the engineering and sophistication of European products.
