Versatile is pleased to announce that Alan Graff will assume the role of Dealer Development Manager for North America. This new position has been created to help identify and support strong new dealers for the Versatile brand through-out North America. Additionally the position will entail evaluating dealer prospects and working with existing dealers in expansion or acquisition planning. Working with the regional territory managers, Alan will evaluate the facilities, staff (service, sales and finance) and the financial situation of each dealer and proceed accordingly in targeted market areas.

Alan has spent the last four years as a Territory Manager with Versatile, responsible for selling Versatile tractors, sprayers, combines and precision seeding and tillage products. Alan started his agricultural career as a salesman for a family dealership in North Central Illinois. Prior to joining the Versatile team, Alan also spent 21 years as a field representative and manager of a dealership in northern Illinois.

Versatile, a division of Buhler Industries (TSX: BUI), is the only Canadian manufacturer of agricultural tractors. The factory in Winnipeg, Manitoba covers almost 700,000 square feet with complete manufacturing and assembly capabilities and full research and development facilities. Versatile also has a rural 40-acre test site with a paved quarter-mile circuit and bump-track. For more information on Versatile tractors visit www.versatile-ag.com.