AGCO expands in southwestern Minnesota
An expansion of AGCO's tractor plant in southwestern Minnesota is expected to generate up to 150 new jobs, many in production.
Gov. Mark Dayton arrived at the plant Thursday in a Massey Ferguson tractor to officially open the 75,000-square-foot addition in Jackson. Some 900 employees gathered to celebrate the expansion, which brings the Massey Ferguson product line back to the United States.
AGCO's addition includes a visitor's center with a showroom, dining area and movie theater.
The Fairmount Sentinel reports the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development estimates Jackson's economic output will grow by more than $2 million.
---
Information from: Fairmont Sentinel
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Create a More Connected Minnesota
MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.