They got their foot in the german market when they aquired the Lanz facility in Mannheim. I think it was in the late 70's or early 80's. A lots of older small brands diminished in that time. Güldner, Kramer, Hatz, Eicher. Just to name a few.Oura and other JD Ag tractors are made in Manheim. My Grandfather had a truckding company and shipped tractors out of Manheim,