New Holland, PA (April 11, 2004) - The 100,000th New Holland Boomer™ compact tractor emerged from the Dublin Manufacturing Operations facility amid cheers from the employees who assembled the tractor. Also honored were ten current employees who were among the original workforce that assembled the first New Holland compact tractors at Dublin.

Compact tractors comprise the fastest-growing segment of the tractor market. To accommodate growing compact tractor sales, the Dublin facility was placed into operation in 1996 to assemble and ship New Holland compact tractors. Previously, New Holland compact tractors had been assembled and shipped from Japan. On a global basis, there are more New Holland tractors sold than any other brand. New Holland’s popular line of Boomer compact tractors range from 18-hp to 55-hp, and feature a stylish sloped hood, exceptional lighting and industry-leading exclusive features such as the tight-turning SuperSteer™ front axle and Sensitrak™ automatic FWD engagement. The 100,000th Boomer tractor is a 40- horsepower TC40DA model with four-wheel drive and automatic transmission.

The Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority originally built the Dublin Manufacturing Operations facility in 1994 to attract industry to the town. In 1996, the facility began assembling New Holland compact tractors with 29 employees. The plant currently employs approximately 100 individuals and assembles tractors that are shipped throughout the world.

Dublin Manufacturing Operations (DMO) facts

• Manufacturing center built by the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority in 1994
• Dedication of the Dublin Manufacturing Operations facility held June 25, 1996.
• 29 people initially employed at the plant produced approximately 25 tractor per day on one assembly line
• Second assembly line added in 2003
• 100 people currently employed produce over 100 tractors per day
• DMO covers 60,000 sq. ft.
• Plant facility sits on 23.1 acres of land
• The New Holland compact tractors assembled at the Dublin facility are shipped throughout the world
• The Dublin manufacturing facility is within a day’s drive of approximately 25 percent  of North America’s customers for compact tractors
• Original plant manager was Dave Corbin
• Current plant manager is Barry Ruffalo

Ten Dublin plant employees honored

The ten individuals who were involved with both the first compact tractor assembled at the Dublin Manufacturing Operation, as well as the 100,000th  Boomer unit, are:

Jody Brooks, Jr., Margaret Hughes, Larry Johnson, Kenneth Jones, Dorothy Ogburn, Chris Pullen, Marion Taylor, Nannette Thomas, Dale Fulghum, Tammy Johnson

Compact tractor facts

• New Holland Boomer compact tractors feature modern, innovative styling and the exclusive tight-turning SuperSteer front axle and Sensitrak, which automatically engages and disengages four-wheel drive.
• Compact tractors are the fastest-growing segment of the tractor industry, comprising about half of the total units sold in North America.
• Compact tractors are used primarily by rural lifestyle homeowners, hobby farmers, municipalities, golf courses, landscapers and contractors.
• Many attachments are available for use on compact tractors. The most common attachments include mowers, front-end loaders, tillers and spreaders.
• There are more New Holland tractors sold worldwide than any other brand.
• New Holland tractors are sold and serviced by more than 1,200 New Holland dealers throughout North America.

New Holland is a brand of CNH. A global leader in agricultural and construction equipment and financial services. New Holland sells and services an innovative and diverse line of agricultural equipment, including a full line of tractors as well as hay and forage equipment, harvesting, crop production and material handling equipment.

Sales, parts and service are provided to customers by New Holland dealers throughout the United States and Canada. There are more than 1,200 New Holland dealerships located throughout North America.

For more information on New Holland products, contact your local New Holland dealer or visit the New Holland Web site at www.newholland.com/na.