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Pioneer Sells to Titan: Structural Changes Foretold 13 Years Ago

The Dec. 20, 2022 announcement that Titan Machinery had acquired Pioneer Farm Equipment’s 5 Idaho locations reminded Farm Equipment editors of some previous coverage of a presentation given by Herman Wilson, retired owner of Pioneer, back in 2009.

13 years later, it's interesting to review Wilson's comments on structural changes needed in the industry, including dealer numbers, contract approvals, inventory, margins, market share, among others. 

Farm Equipment Editor/Publisher Mike Lesstier saw Wilson’s presentation at the September 2009 Italian Farm Machinery Convention in California. Upon returning from the meeting, Lessiter wrote, “Immediately following me on the program was Herman Wilson, president of the 15-store Pioneer Equipment Co., with locations in California, Idaho and Texas. Having gotten to know Wilson (who’s also a CPA) on a trip to Europe a few years ago, I expected him to call it like he saw it, and he didn’t disappoint. In fact, it was the most candid presentation by a dealer-principal that I’ve witnessed.”

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