John Deere

John Deere, founded in 1837, is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, diesel engines, and related equipment, known for its distinctive green and yellow branding. The company operates through four main segments: production and precision agriculture, small agriculture and turf, construction and forestry, and John Deere Capital. Its extensive dealer network includes over 2,000 locations in North America and around 3,700 worldwide, ensuring broad access to its products. John Deere Capital, a subsidiary of Deere & Company, offers financing solutions for both retail customers purchasing new and used equipment, as well as wholesale financing for dealers' inventories. This division also provides leasing options and services revolving charge accounts, thereby supporting the agricultural and construction sectors globally. With operations in various regions including Australia, New Zealand, and several countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, John Deere continues to innovate and meet the growing demands for food, fuel, and infrastructure.

Mara Downing

President

Past deals in Agriculture

Bear Flag Robotics

Acquisition in 2021
Bear Flag Robotics is an ag-tech company developing autonomous technology for farm tractors to increase productivity and improve safety. The solution gathers data on field patterns to provide predictive analytics that helps growers better plan each season. It can be controlled and commanded from a central mission control who gets real-time information about everything happening on a tractor that enables farmers to reduce input and increase production yield easily. Co-Founders Igino Cafiero and Aubrey Donnellan founded the company in 2017 in Newark, California.

Harvest Profit

Acquisition in 2020
Harvest Profit is helps farmers make more profitable farm finance and risk management decisions. They are building a unique software package that combines intuitive farm P&L tracking, a what/if analysis package, a grain marketing plan builder, and ongoing farm business tutorials.

Unimil

Acquisition in 2019
Unimil is a privately-held Brazilian company in the aftermarket service parts business for sugarcane harvesters.

PLA SA

Acquisition in 2018
Pla develops and distributes farming/spraying equipment and services. It offers self propelled sprayers, pull tyre sprayers, planters, interplanters, and fertilizing equipment. The company also provides training courses, repair services, and spare parts.

King Agro

Acquisition in 2018
King Agro, a privately-held manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products. King Agro has been a family-owned business with approximately 180 employees and an extensive 30-year history of developing various carbon fiber products. In agriculture, the company has targeted innovative designs that improve productivity and lower costs. King Agro will retain its brand name, trademark, and commercial relationships.

Mazzotti

Acquisition in 2017
Mazzotti, a privately-held sprayer manufacturer. Mazzotti is known for its innovation as well as its unique knowledge, designs, and expertise in the sprayer industry. Mazzotti, a 30-year-old family-owned business, will maintain its name, trademark, and commercial agreements and will continue serving customers with high quality products and services.

Blue River Technology

Acquisition in 2017
Blue River Technology provides intelligent machinery that solves monumental challenges for customers. Their equipment uses see and spray technology to reduce the use of chemicals in food production by optimizing agricultural methods through robotics systems. Their systems automatically recognize plants and make decisions about which crop plants to thin or identify weeds to eliminate, enabling farmers to use methods for farming.

Hagie Manufacturing Co.

Acquisition in 2016
Hagie provides the most innovative self-propelled sprayers, nitrogen toolbar attachments and crop protection solutions in the market.

Monosem

Acquisition in 2016
Monosem, the European market leader in precision planters.

Bauer Built Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2013
Bauer Built Manufacturing Inc. manufactures and assembles planters, planter bars, and pulling sleds. It markets its products in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Paton, Iowa. As of September 30, 2013, Bauer Built Manufacturing Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Deere & Company.

A&I Products

Acquisition in 2010
A&I Products is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products’ experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company’s reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts.

Plastro Irrigation Systems

Acquisition in 2008
Plastro Irrigation was established in Israel in 1966 and is a provider of irrigation system components including peripheral equipment; agro-technical consultation; design and planning; installation assistance; and training.

Ningbo Benye Tractor & Automobile Manufacture Co.

Acquisition in 2007
Ningbo Benye Tractor & Automobile Manufacture Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development, manufacture, and marketing of tractors in south China.

Roberts Irrigation Products

Acquisition in 2006
Roberts Irrigation Products is a plastic rotary sprinkler -- was developed on the Roberts family farm. As sales grew, the company eventually built its manufacturing operation in San Marcos and supplied agricultural, greenhouse and nursery growers throughout the United States. With a commitment to tradition, integrity and innovation, the company grew internationally to become one the world's leaders in high performance irrigation.

Timberjack Group of Finland

Acquisition in 1999
Timberjack is the world's manufacturer of forestry machines, with its products in use in more than 80 countries. It has manufacturing facilities in Finland, Sweden, Canada and the United States. Deere, the world leader in agricultural machinery, also is a leading supplier of timber harvesting equipment and attachments in North America, with manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.
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