Strike another blow from corporate America
While I'm not a huge follower of John Deere machines I have to be the first to face the fact that I live in green territory, and that's that.
There's a dealership about seven miles from me and I have used them in the past for Kohler engine parts, paint, and stuff like that quite a few times.
These folks are a family owned operation and have been in business for 84 years.
Last Saturday at 4:15PM Two guys in suits walked into the door. They were company Managers. Call it downsizing, call it lean, call it whatever you like- they canceled RN Johnson's contract on the spot. They came with trucks and drivers and they started pulling the larger machines off the lot on the right away.
Twenty people worked there and six went home that afternoon without a job.
There are now three remaining family run John Deere dealerships in the country.
84 years of service to the community and POOF! you are all done in a flash! All in the name of profit- WHO'S PROFIT??
The family vows to continue operating their Museum, and provide service and parts but really that ain't gonna last.
I drove by there yesterday just for a look and see and that yard looks like a graveyard without markers, brother what a shame it is