THE PEOPLE, THE PASSION, THE PRODUCT
People, passion and products have made MacDon what it is today. Explore these stories, which highlight a small portion of the people who imagine, build and use our products, along with the relationships created along the way.
THE QUIET LEADER
With his genuine smile and trusted handshake, Joe MacDonald set in motion a harvesting revolution.
HALL OF FAME “JOE”
With family and friends in attendance, MacDon founder Joseph Andrew MacDonald (1924–1991) was inducted posthumously into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame, November 4th, 2015. The honor was part of AEM’s Annual Conference in Miami, Florida, and is reserved for pioneering individuals who “collectively represent some of the best, brightest and most influential minds in the history of the off-road equipment industry. ” To date only 55 people in the world have been inducted.
FLEXIBLE ECONOMICS
When it comes to harvesting, width is more important than combine class for Saskatchewan farmer Jeff Hoiness.
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NO MOW LIMITS
A late fall snowstorm led Ivan Hissong’s dairy to MacDon® and eventually the new R1 Disc Mower.
R1 EXPLAINED
MacDon's Richard Kirkby discusses the new disc pull-type mower.
BREATHE EASY
Collecting pollen for pharmaceutical company ALK helps allergy sufferers worldwide.
SCOTLAND THE BRAVE
MacDon® windrowers play their part in Scotland.
MACDON’S GENE FRASER “RESCUED” FROM REMOTE ISLAND
The non-profit STARS-Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society got a financial lift from a unique fund raiser held in Manitoba on Tuesday, September 15th. More than $175,000 was raised by seven community and business leaders, including MacDon Industries Ltd. Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing Gene Fraser, after the group was flown by helicopter to the remote Carter Island near Pinawa, Manitoba.
FOR THE RECORD
New Zealand farmer Warren Darling brings in world record harvest.
SAYING THANK YOU MACDON STYLE
MacDon Celebrates 65 Years with Dealer Events in Nashville and Melbourne.
GREATER EXPECTATIONS
For the Heidt brothers, growing is the key to survival.
WE ARE FAMILY
MacDon Celebrates 65 years of success with the people who helped get them there.