CNH Global N.V. will reconsolidate production of soil management equipment at its plant in Goodfield, IL, rescinding plans disclosed in late 2006 to close the 233,000-square-foot facility.
Citing successful launches of new products, market share gains in many segments, and an acceleration in overall market requirements, CNH will instead invest in increasing capacity of its industrial system. As a result, all soil management equipment previously transferred to the company’s plant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will be returned to Goodfield as soon as possible. The Canadian plant, meanwhile, will retain its existing product lines, including seeders and planters.
To accommodate the change and meet increased market demand, the company expects to expand the workforce at both locations.
