The new site will be converted from a former J.I. Case tractor factory that was shuttered in 2002.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Norfolk, Neb., FieldWise specializes in providing agricultural producers and their service providers with innovative solutions. 

Through a series of initiatives, including the sale of underutilized assets earlier in the year, Buhler Industries has solidified its financial foundation by securing sufficient capital for current operational needs.

Thomas Spiering, born in Herzebrock-Clarholz in Eastern Westphalia (Germany), has already been working for the CLAAS Group for 22 years.

It is an opportunity for Birkey's to expand its dealership operations into more western parts of its existing footprint, says Birkey's Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to developing relationships and serving the needs of customers in the Selby Implement territory with the same high level of service that our customers have come to expect from us over the last 69 years."

Applbaum succeeds Stephen G. Kaniewski, CEO since Dec. 31, 2017, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.