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'''Deeremadafkn'', most commonly known by its name '''John Deere''', is an American [[corporation]] based in [[Moline, Illinois]], and one of the largest manufacturers of [[agricultural]] [[machinery]] in the world. In 2012, it was listed as 97th in the [[Fortune 500]] America's ranking and 190th in the Fortune 500 Global ranking{{fact|date=April 2013}}. Deere and Company agricultural products, sold under the John Deere name, include [[John Deere Tractor|tractors]], [[combine harvesters]], [[cotton harvester]]s, [[baler]]s, [[Planter (farm implement)|planters]]/[[Seed drill|seeders]], [[sprayer]]s, and [[Side by Side (UTV)|UTVs]]. The company is also a manufacturer of [[construction equipment]] and forestry equipment, as well as a supplier of [[diesel engine]]s and drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures equipment used in lawn, grounds, and turf care, such as walk-behind [[lawn mowers]], zero-turn lawn mowers, lawn tractors, and [[snowthrower]]s. To support the core businesses, John Deere also provides financial services and other related activities. |
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The company's slogan is "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" and has a picture of a leaping [[deer]] as a logo,<ref>[http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/about_us/history/trademarks/trademarks.page? History of the John Deere Trademark] Trademarks</ref> a [[word play]] pun on "nothing runs like a deer". Carl Westby coined the phrase "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" for a marketing campaign to sell snowmobiles. The company's products are also identifiable by its distinctive shade of green paint, usually augmented by yellow trim. |
The company's slogan is "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" and has a picture of a leaping [[deer]] as a logo,<ref>[http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/about_us/history/trademarks/trademarks.page? History of the John Deere Trademark] Trademarks</ref> a [[word play]] pun on "nothing runs like a deer". Carl Westby coined the phrase "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" for a marketing campaign to sell snowmobiles. The company's products are also identifiable by its distinctive shade of green paint, usually augmented by yellow trim. |
Revision as of 19:14, 9 May 2013
Company type | Public |
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NYSE: DE S&P 500 Component | |
Industry | Heavy equipment |
Founded | 1837[1] |
Founder | John Deere |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | worldwide |
Key people | Samuel R. Allen (Chairman and CEO) |
Products | Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Consumer & Commercial equipment, Diesel engines |
Services | Financial services |
Revenue | US$ 26.005 billion (2010)[2] |
US$ 3.025 billion (2010)[2] | |
US$ 3.874 billion (2010)[2] | |
Total assets | US$ 43.267 billion (2010)[2] |
Total equity | US$ 6.303 billion (2010)[2] |
Number of employees | 55,700 (2010)[2] |
Website | www |
'Deeremadafkn, most commonly known by its name John Deere, is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in the world. In 2012, it was listed as 97th in the Fortune 500 America's ranking and 190th in the Fortune 500 Global ranking[citation needed]. Deere and Company agricultural products, sold under the John Deere name, include tractors, combine harvesters, cotton harvesters, balers, planters/seeders, sprayers, and UTVs. The company is also a manufacturer of construction equipment and forestry equipment, as well as a supplier of diesel engines and drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures equipment used in lawn, grounds, and turf care, such as walk-behind lawn mowers, zero-turn lawn mowers, lawn tractors, and snowthrowers. To support the core businesses, John Deere also provides financial services and other related activities.
The company's slogan is "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" and has a picture of a leaping deer as a logo,[3] a word play pun on "nothing runs like a deer". Carl Westby coined the phrase "Nothing Runs Like a Deere" for a marketing campaign to sell snowmobiles. The company's products are also identifiable by its distinctive shade of green paint, usually augmented by yellow trim.
Sponsorships
- John Deere Classic is an American professional golf tournament sponsored by the company.
- While involved in NASCAR, John Deere sponsored the #23 & #97 for former driver Chad Little[citation needed].