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Vermeer, an American company founded in 1948 by Gary Vermeer in Pella, Iowa, is known for manufacturing industrial and agricultural equipment. The company is still headquartered in Pella today.

Among Vermeer’s wide range of products, the most popular are horizontal directional drills, utility installation equipment, tree care equipment, hay balers, and biomass harvesters. The company made its mark in the agricultural industry with the patented Vermeer baler in 1971, which revolutionized hay harvesting and baling.

Vermeer’s manufacturing facilities are centered at plants in Iowa and South Carolina, USA. The company distributes its products worldwide through an extensive network of independent dealers, reaching customers in more than 60 countries.

The company’s core product lines include a variety of tools and machines, including underground utility installation, environmental equipment, hay equipment, and wood waste processing machines. Vermeer focuses on specialized machinery for a variety of industries, such as landscaping, agriculture, underground infrastructure, and tree care.

With more than 4,000 employees spread across the globe and generating annual revenues of approximately $1 billion, Vermeer is a company that has a global reach. Although the Vermeer name is not found in every home, the company holds a critical place in the global agriculture, landscaping, and construction industries as a supplier of uniquely specialized machinery.