John Deere
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Deere & Company, founded by blacksmith John Deere in 1837, became renowned for the innovation of the self-scouring steel plow. The company, now a global manufacturer of farm machinery, entered the tractor industry in 1918 and became the world's largest tractor manufacturer by 1963.
Moving to Grand Detour, Illinois, in 1836, John Deere established his shop in 1837, initially manufacturing general tools. His groundbreaking invention, the self-scouring steel plow, solved the issue of soil sticking to the iron or wooden plows, revolutionizing farming for the rich Midwestern soil. This innovation facilitated the extensive migration and farming of the American Great Plains. Deere & Company entered the tractor business in 1918 by acquiring the Waterloo Gasoline Traction Engine Company in Iowa. By 1963, Deere had grown to become the largest tractor manufacturer worldwide. While Waterloo remains a significant production site, Deere & Company has expanded its manufacturing presence globally, continuing to impact agricultural technology.
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