Pöttinger established its own sales subsidiary in the USA in 2008. As a result of ongoing growth, a new facility was built in Valparaiso (IN). The grand opening took place last February 21, in the presence of local politicians, dealers and a delegation from the Pöttinger headquarters in Austria.
The foundation stone for the new building was laid in March 2023 on a 20 acre plot of land, close to the previous location. The need for space for parts storage, training and customer service has increased enormously in recent years. The new building is now home to modern offices, showrooms, and a large parts warehouse.
“North America is a critical market for Pöttinger with an already considerable turnover of approximately USD 40 million,” says Gregor Dietachmayr, Speaker of the Executive Board, explaining the reasons for the new investment. A major advantage of the new sales location in Valparaiso is the existing expansion potential. The large area around the company building offers sufficient space for machine demonstrations and practical training.
The opening ceremony on February, 21st 2024 was attended by various dealers, local politicians and journalists, as well as a high-ranking delegation of company representatives from the company headquarters. Klaus Pöttinger, one of the owners, Gregor Dietachmayr, Speaker of the Executive Board and Andrew Brown, General Manager of Pöttinger USA and Canada hosted the opening ceremony.
Mowers, tedders, rakes and short disc harrows account for the largest share of Pöttinger’s sales in North America. In particular, there’s potential for the new Mergento merger and seeding technology.
“Our aim is to further expand our service and parts supply while continuing to grow our dealer network throughout North America,” says Andrew Brown. “With the new location, we have expanded our capacities and efficiencies to handle current and future challenges.”
