Dutch445
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I just came across an interesting press release from a couple years ago where Deere bought into a North American Transaxle factory with other companies..
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Deere & Company, Yanmar, Kanzaki Partner to Launch Transaxle Manufacturing of America Corporation
July 16, 2001
Deere & Company, Yanmar Diesel Engine Co. and Kanzaki Kokyukoki Manufacturing Co. announced the formation of Transaxle Manufacturing of America Corporation, a joint venture that will manufacture transaxles for tractors and utility vehicles. A transaxle is a unit that consists of a combination transmission and axles used in small tractors and utility vehicles. The new plant will manufacture transaxles initially for John Deere Gator utility vehicles and compact utility tractors. The newly formed company has selected a 40-acre site at the Waterford Business Industrial Park in Rock Hill, S.C. as the location of its new headquarters and manufacturing plant. Groundbreaking for the $35 million facility is planned for September 2001, with production scheduled to begin in early 2003. The plant will employ about 150 people when it reaches full production. )</font>
hmmm,,
if they build it here,, but 2 of the 3 companies involved are Japanese,, does it still qualify as "Made in USA"?????
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Deere & Company, Yanmar, Kanzaki Partner to Launch Transaxle Manufacturing of America Corporation
July 16, 2001
Deere & Company, Yanmar Diesel Engine Co. and Kanzaki Kokyukoki Manufacturing Co. announced the formation of Transaxle Manufacturing of America Corporation, a joint venture that will manufacture transaxles for tractors and utility vehicles. A transaxle is a unit that consists of a combination transmission and axles used in small tractors and utility vehicles. The new plant will manufacture transaxles initially for John Deere Gator utility vehicles and compact utility tractors. The newly formed company has selected a 40-acre site at the Waterford Business Industrial Park in Rock Hill, S.C. as the location of its new headquarters and manufacturing plant. Groundbreaking for the $35 million facility is planned for September 2001, with production scheduled to begin in early 2003. The plant will employ about 150 people when it reaches full production. )</font>
hmmm,,
if they build it here,, but 2 of the 3 companies involved are Japanese,, does it still qualify as "Made in USA"?????
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