Midwest Machinery opening new Madison, Minnesota, facility after fire - West Central Tribune | News, weather, sports from Willmar Minnesota
MADISON — Midwest Machinery is opening a new, 60,000-square-feet facility in a new location east of Madison to replace its building that was destroyed in a March 21, 2023, fire.
It has been an 18-month project to rebuild the John Deere dealership serving the Madison area.
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The newly designed, single-story building features a state-of-the-art service shop, a fully stocked parts area, offices, and a showroom, according to a news release from Midwest Machinery.
“We suffered a significant loss, but the resilience of our community turned this challenge into something remarkable,” said Jamie Borstad, location manager at Midwest Machinery.
“We are deeply grateful to our customers, employees and community members for their patience and support over the past year and a half. It’s an honor to be part of such a strong community,” Borstad added.
Construction of the new dealership began over a year ago.
“Our new facility is designed to help our team better meet the needs of our customers,” said Ron Reitmeier, CEO and president of Midwest Machinery. “The additional space and upgraded equipment will allow us to provide more timely service and support throughout the year.”
Following the March 2023 fire at the facility on the east side of the city, Midwest Machinery transferred operations to a leased facility in the city to continue providing service to its customers.
More than 100 personnel from 25 different fire departments and other agencies in the region fought the blaze that destroyed the original facility and most of its contents.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facility will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at 2390 241st Ave. just east of Madison.
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