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IA-003 · Tier 1 · Opportunity A

John Deere Des Moines Works

Ankeny plant, Ankeny, Iowa. Self-propelled sprayers, cotton pickers and tillage equipment.

ATier 1AssemblyLayoffs

Address

825 SW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

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Parent
Deere & Co.
Industry
Heavy equipment & ag manufacturing
People
~1,500, after 119 cut (Feb 2025)
Status
Layoffs - reduced demand
Source
farm-equipment.com ↗
Verified
2026-10-10

How tools get used here

Line assembly with fastening, torque and power tools, plus maintenance on conveyors, robots and fixtures.

Buying signals

Two layoff rounds (2024, 2025) on lower demand. Large weld, paint and assembly.

Who buys tools here

Usually the maintenance manager, plant manager, MRO or indirect purchasing, and the tool crib lead.

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Plants nearby

Straight-line distance between ZIP code areas, so treat it as approximate.

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