Ag Technician from AGCO dealership Java Farm
Supply in North Java, New York,
captures title after a three-day competition that highlighted the
skills and abilities of ag equipment professionals.
DULUTH, Ga., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation
(NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and
distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology,
named Nick Nelson its 2023
Technician of the Year on March 1 in
Hesston, Kansas. The award
recognizes North American AGCO dealer technicians for their
diagnostic and maintenance abilities, dedication to continuous
learning, and customer service skills. Nelson of Java Farm Supply
in North Java, New York, was
awarded the 2023 title and a $5,000
grand prize after a three-day, hands-on competition against five
other finalists nominated by AGCO dealerships across the US
and Canada.
"Technician of the Year celebrates the
dedicated professionals who help keep our farmers' equipment up and
running."
"Congratulations to Nick Nelson
and all our finalists for their outstanding performance during the
Technician of the Year competition," said Ash Alt, Manager of
Technical Training, North America.
"We created this event to celebrate the oftentimes "un-sung" heroes
at our dealerships – the dedicated technicians who help keep our
farmers' equipment up and running. Each of the finalists exemplify
the skills and values that Technician of the Year celebrates, and
our farmers and dealers are fortunate to have these professionals
representing them."
AGCO's portfolio includes many of agriculture's most popular
equipment brands, including Fendt® and Massey Ferguson®, and their advanced
technology requires the skills of highly trained professionals to
maximize farmers' uptime and productivity. AGCO works closely with
its dealership network and regional educational institutions to
identify, encourage, and equip talented technicians. The Technician
of the Year competition and a new associate degree program at
Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, are recent examples of
these focused efforts.
"Winning this award means a lot to me and my dealership," said
Nelson. "It's a chance for technicians to showcase all of our
experience and passion for serving our farmers. I was surprised and
honored to get nominated; it underscores the value that our
dealerships place in our role. The competition was tough, I was up
against the top six techs from North
America and, deep down, everyone is a competitor and wants
to win."
The competition included events that challenged participants'
critical thinking skills, product knowledge, and mechanical and
technical expertise. Six diagnostic scenarios measured contestants'
ability to accurately diagnose the issue, make the necessary
repair, and provide an exceptional, farmer-first customer
experience. This year's event focused on Massey Ferguson wheeled tractors, but future
events will likely include AGCO's other brands and product types.
AGCO dealerships across North
America will begin submitting nominations for the 2024
competition in October.
To learn more about AGCO's Technician of the Year competition,
go to AGCOtechnician.com or contact your local AGCO dealer.
Fendt and Massey Ferguson are
registered trademarks of AGCO.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the
design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and
precision ag technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its
differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like
Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, Precision Planting®
and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO's full
line of equipment and services help farmers sustainably feed our
world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of
approximately $14.4 billion in 2023.
For more information, visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news,
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