Capital Equipment News May 2021

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John Deere outlines growth plans for its construction range in Africa Having recently announced that it is taking full control of the marketing and support of its John Deere-branded construction products in 18 African countries, John Deere Africa Middle East has set the ball rolling with the appointment of a strong dealer network responsible for southern Africa. Apart from direct access to John Deere’s construction line-up and productivity enhancing technology solutions, customers in the region will benefit from an expanded support network, unparalleled parts availability and access to a total construction solution supported by John Deere Financial. By Munesu Shoko .

Earlier this year, John Deere announced plans to expand its construction line-up to 18 countries across southern Africa and West Africa, where its Deere-branded products were previously not available

E arlier this year, John Deere announced plans to expand its construction line-up to 18 countries across southern Afri- ca and West Africa, where its Deere-branded products were previously not available. The countries in question are South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique,

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS MAY 2021