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Local Roots, Global Impact

It might seem common to hear about a rural community and think about a few local farmers or imagine the town having one large manufacturing business that employs a lot of residents but in Greene County, we are far from that image! Here, we are so incredibly fortunate to have a huge manufacturing and agricultural backbone that has been created within our county over the years. We have, not one, but six nationally recognized manufacturing companies, three large agriculture companies, and hundreds of local farmers who are all allowing local roots to have a global impact!

Our six nationally recognized manufacturing companies employ hundreds of local residents, ship products all over the world, and almost all of them began as Greene County start-up businesses that have grown into some of the most well-known manufacturing companies in the world!

  • American Athletic, Inc. in Jefferson offers a fully equipped indoor gymnastics training facility with balance beams, tumbling equipment, mats, and dedicated spaces for athletes of all ages to learn, practice, and compete.

    American Athletic Inc. /Spalding

    American Athletic, Inc. (“AAI”) is the manufacturer of world-class athletic equipment specializing in gymnastic and cheer products and is operated in Jefferson, IA. Russell Brands, LLC acquired AAI® and consolidated its Spalding® brand equipment and products to be housed under one roof, bringing together AAI/Spalding.

  • Bauer Built Manufacturing in Jefferson designs and manufactures high quality dump trailers, serving customers across the Midwest while supporting local jobs and economic growth in Greene County.

    Bauer Built MFG.

    Bauer Built Manufacturing is setting the standard as a large scale manufacturing facility with capabilities including CNC, plate/tube laser, saw, weld, powder/liquid paint, and assembly. Located in Paton, IA, they have been family owned since 1982.

  • B&D Manufacturing in Jefferson designs and manufactures geothermal accessories, flow centers, and HVAC components, serving customers nationwide while contributing to the local economy and manufacturing workforce.

    B&D Manufacturing

    B&D Manufacturing is bringing geothermal innovation to the forefront of green energy from Scranton, IA. At B&D their goal is to utilize non-pressurized products, while meeting all geothermal product needs. B&D is the home manufacturer of non-pressurized geothermal flow centers.

  • John Deere in Jefferson manufactures agricultural equipment and supports the local workforce, helping drive innovation in farming while contributing to the community's strong manufacturing economy.

    John Deere

    John Deere in Paton, IA provides manufacturing services for planters in the agriculture industry. John Deere conducts business essential to life. Running for the people who trust them and the planet that sustains them, they create intelligent connected machines that enable lives to leap forward.

  • Power Lift in Jefferson manufactures and distributes strength and conditioning equipment, helping schools, fitness centers, and athletic facilities nationwide create custom training spaces from concept to completion.

    Power Lift

    Power Lift prides itself on their precise engineering process that is followed for their high quality equipment manufacturing in Jefferson, IA. Their innovative weight equipment is designed with the athlete in mind, with the ability to outfit athletic facilities based on a team’s unique goals. That’s why teams across the country have chosen Power Lift to help them maximize their strength training facilities.

  • Scranton Manufacturing, home of New Way Trucks, designs and manufactures high quality refuse collection vehicles, airport support equipment, and specialty trucks, supporting skilled manufacturing jobs in Greene County and customers across the US.

    Scranton Manufacturing

    Scranton Manufacturing/New Way®, located in Scranton, IA, is a highly motivated team of talented individuals with an over 45-year commitment to waste-industry innovation. With refuse trucks on routes throughout the U.S. and across the globe, New Way has become one of the world’s most dominant garbage truck manufacturers.

Jefferson is a bountiful agriculture community that encompasses everyone from local farmers to large agriculture companies who work together to make a positive impact on the world. These companies provide employment to a substantial number of residents, elevate the agricultural industry, and enrich lives in the community.

  • Landus logo with stylized green and white geometric shapes above the word 'LANDUS' in blue capital letters.

    Landus Cooperative

    Landus provides bulk crop protection, liquid fertilizer hub, bulk seed & seed treating, and rail loading.

  • An aerial view of agricultural farmland with a building and equipment in the foreground and fields extending into the distance under a clear blue sky.

    New Cooperative Inc.

    New Cooperative Inc. provides a bushel grain facility along with a 500 ton Feed Mill.

  • Syngenta logo with blue text and a green leaf above the letter 'g'.

    Syngenta

    Syngenta is a global, science-based agtech company made up of Crop Protection and Seeds business units.