John Deere has announced plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities in Indiana and North Carolina, an expansion expected to create more than 300 jobs while strengthening the company’s domestic manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
The announcement comes as the equipment manufacturer has faced recent scrutiny over workforce reductions in parts of the Midwest and questions from farmers and lawmakers regarding its long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing amid expanded operations in Mexico. Company officials say the new facilities underscore John Deere’s continued investment in American industry.
The expansion includes a new parts distribution center near the Lowell–Hebron area in northwest Indiana and a new excavator manufacturing facility in Kernersville, North Carolina. Both sites are expected to open within the next year…