Inside John Deere: A Factory History

From forging plows to modern day, this is a unique behind-the-scenes look inside the John Deere Factory. Beemer and Peterson discuss factory technology focusing on construction techniques and how they have changed over the years. The inside story will also be told, including how the company got started and where it is headed in the future. Vintage and contemporary photographs show scenes from inside the factory, assembly lines, and design rooms. A fascinating portrait of the Foundry, Engine Works, and Tractor Assembly plants located in Waterloo, Iowa, as well as the world headquarters building in Moline, Illinois. Fascinating!

Explores how Big Green has evolved from their early days of forging plows to the modern era of computer-aided design and assembly. Access to closely guarded design and manufacturing facilities results in previously unpublished information.