John Deere opens manufacturing facility in Russia

Deere & Co. has opened its new manufacturing and parts distribution facility -- the company's largest investment in Russia -- south of Moscow in Domodedovo. The facility will manufacture agricultural, construction and forestry machinery, and distribute service parts in the region.

"Russia has a tradition of embracing advanced equipment and modern agricultural and forestry management practices," said Deere chairman and CEO Samuel Allen at the grand opening ceremony. "These are critical to the health and development of large-scale farming and forestry. They also tend to be a good match for the capabilities of John Deere products."

Allen also noted that Russia's future holds "truly immense potential as a major provider of the renewable resources so vital to the world’s economic and social well-being."

The Domodedovo facility will include a new EurAsia Parts Distribution Center and manufacture products for the company's two major divisions, including large tractors and combines for use in agriculture and products for use in construction and forestry, according to the company. The parts distribution and manufacturing capabilities will help John Deere serve customers in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States and in nearby markets.