Investing in the Future: Ottumwa Works at the Heart of U.S. Manufacturing

At Ottumwa Works in Ottumwa, Iowa, we’re not just building equipment, we're investing in products that keep farmers running and help feed the world. And we’re putting our money where our mission is.

Millions Invested
Over the past five years, and continuing into 2026, nearly $20 million has gone into making Ottumwa Works even better—from modernizing weld processes to completely rebuilding the round baler final assembly line. “We’ve basically torn down the entire final assembly line in round baler and are rebuilding,” says David Will, factory manager. “We’re putting a number of quality and efficiency improvements into that line.”

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