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New Kinze Software Engineering Center to Support Innovative Product Initiatives

A new dedicated software engineering center, which develops new technologies and software support for Kinze’s leading-edge planter, grain cart and autonomy-driven product lines, has just recently opened in North Liberty, Iowa. The 2800-sq ft. facility, which opened in early December, currently houses five software engineers, with plans to increase staff...

Kinze Celebrates 50 Years of Disruptive Innovation

Has it really been 50 years? Hard to believe but it’s true. Kinze turns 50 this year. It was 1965 when my dad, Jon Kinzenbaw took out a small bank loan and founded Kinze Welding in Victor, Iowa. In the early days, the 21-year-old entrepreneur kept the doors open by performing whatever...

Jon Kinzenbaw Receives 2014 Iowa Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award

Jon Kinzenbaw will be the first to tell you he’s never been in it for the awards and accolades. Still, it’s always nice to be recognized for your hard work and achievements. That was the case a few weeks back when Jon received the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, presented...

Frequently Asked Questions About the New Multi-hybrid Planter

A good innovation makes people ask questions. What is it? What does it do? How does it work? How can it improve my operation? And so on. The more questions the better. It means people are genuinely intrigued and eager to learn more about your product. At Kinze, we have...

A Good Way to Grow: a Look at Kinze Expansion Through the Years

If you’re not growing, you’re dying – or so the saying goes. At the same time, growing too rapidly can leave a company stretched beyond its production needs and create financial perils that can be difficult to overcome.   At Kinze, we have always pursued expansion cautiously - developing new...

Kinze in Rewind: a Look Back at Our Ads of Yesteryear

“Look What We Can Build” In the early days, Kinze built its reputation on custom-built equipment for local farmers in the Williamsburg area. This local Williamsburg newspaper ad (pictured below) for Kinze Welding (1966) featured a custom-built 550-bushel grain and heralded the first-ever auger-unloading model. It was designed with two...