John Deere Reman announces $13.5M expansion in Strafford
John Deere Reman, a division of Deere & Company, has announced a $13.5 million expansion of its remanufacturing facility in Strafford, MO, set to break ground in mid-2025. Once completed in 2026, the project will add 120,000 square feet to the facility, increasing its total size to 400,000 square feet and supporting the company’s growing remanufacturing operations in the Springfield region.
“This expansion is a testament to John Deere’s commitment to the remanufacturing business and the local community,” said Kevin Schrag, manager of John Deere Reman. “Our talented team, dedicated to maintaining our customers' equipment and ensuring high-quality remanufacturing, has made this investment possible. We also want to express our gratitude to the City of Strafford for their ongoing support since our first expansion here in 2012.”
The new space will allow John Deere Reman, a significant SBDC investor, to enhance its production capacity and continue to provide high-quality remanufactured components for customers worldwide. Several local contractors and other SBDC investors are involved in the project, including Q & Company, which will oversee construction, along with Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective, Miller Engineering and Olsson.
“We are excited to see John Deere Reman continue to invest in the Springfield region,” said Matt Morrow, president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. “This expansion not only reinforces the strength of our local workforce but also highlights the region's role as a hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing. We are proud to partner with John Deere and support their continued growth, which will bring lasting economic benefits to Strafford and the greater Springfield region.”
John Deere’s Reman division, which began as a joint venture with Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation, now employs over 500 people and offers more than 2,000 remanufactured products to customers worldwide, with a third of those products exported globally.
