John Deere to Open $70M Excavator Factory and Indiana Distribution Center
John Deere will open a $70M excavator factory in Kernersville, NC and a distribution center in Hebron, IN expected to create roughly 300 jobs combined. These facilities, shifting next-gen excavator production from Japan to the U.S., are part of Deere's pledged $20B U.S. manufacturing investment over the next decade.
1. Distribution Center in Hebron, Indiana
Deere will establish a new distribution center near Hebron, IN, expected to employ approximately 150 workers and enhance nationwide parts logistics, shortening lead times and reducing reliance on third-party warehouses.
2. Excavator Factory in Kernersville, North Carolina
The $70 million facility will produce next-generation excavators domestically, create over 150 jobs, and shift production from Japan back to the U.S., boosting supply chain resilience for Deere’s heavy equipment line.
3. $20 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Investment Plan
Both facilities are integral to Deere’s plan to invest $20 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next ten years, aiming to expand domestic production capacity and support thousands of new jobs across multiple states.