John Deere to expand excavator plant in Kernersville, North Carolina
John Deere will invest about $85 million in two projects: an expansion of its Kernersville, N.C. manufacturing operation to produce future-generation excavators, and a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana. Both are planned to open in 2027.
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“Our investment in these new facilities underscores John Deere's dedication to strengthening the backbone of American industry and supporting local economies.”americanmachinist.com
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- americanmachinist.comEquipment OEM Details Two New Operations | Deere & Co. | American MachinistAM StaffJan 28, 2026
- manufacturingdigital.comNew Factories, Workers Back: What’s Changed at John Deere? | Manufacturing DigitalSteven DownesJan 29, 2026
- nsjonline.comTrump announces $70M John Deere expansion in NC – The North State JournalA.P. Dillon, Dan ReevesFeb 7, 2026
- news.constructconnect.comMore American-Made Excavators are Coming: John Deere, Volvo CommitJohnny BradiganSep 1, 2026
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