From conversations with ag equipment suppliers, Linamar is continuing to extend its automotive supply, or what was known as a “purchasing warrior,” strategy.
Linamar Corp., an advanced manufacturing company based in Ontario, has been building up its ag equipment portfolio in the last 5 years through acquisitions.
During the first quarter of 2021, Linamar experienced strong sales growth, up 15% vs. the first quarter 2020 and outstanding normalized net earnings growth, up 2.3 times in comparison to last year.
Ken Ross, group president of MacDon, has decided to retire effective March 31, 2021. Ken joined MacDon 14 years ago as vice president of operations and has been instrumental in the successful development and growth of MacDon through these years.
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