ADR Axles Begins Construction at New Headquarters

Oct 30, 2025

PERRY, Iowa — ADR Axles, an agricultural equipment manufacturer, broke ground Thursday on its new U.S. headquarters in Perry Industrial Park. The company, which produces axles, braking systems, and suspensions for agricultural and industrial machines, held a groundbreaking ceremony in the southeast corner of town.

The new facility will serve as the company's U.S. headquarters, production facility, and distribution center. The company said it will open in 2027.

According to a news release, the new plant will cover an area of 6,000 m² (64,500 square feet) in the town of Perry, Iowa. Starting from the end of 2026, it will be ADR's production and distribution center dedicated to the U.S. market. It will have 35 new employees in the initial phase, a number expected to increase over the following three years.

“The opening of ADR Axles USA Inc. represents a strategic step for ADR, allowing us to better serve our customers in the United States and support them in their growth”, said Flavio Radrizzani, ADR Group President.

“This is an exciting challenge. We want to offer our U.S. customers the same excellence, quality, and expertise that have distinguished our services worldwide for years”, said Chiara Radrizzani, ADR Group Strategy Vice President.

Source : Farm Equipment

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