2. Our history
where we come from
Vermeer was founded by Gary
Vermeer is Pella Iowa, USA in
1948. Today, Gary’s legacy at his
family-owned business is car-
ried on by two of his children and
grandchildren:
Bob
Mary
Jason
Mindi
• Robert L. (Bob) Vermeer, Chair Emeritus
• Mindi Andringa Vanden Bosch,
Continuous Improvement Corporate
Manager
• Jason Andringa, President and Chief
Operating Officer
• Mary (Vermeer) Andringa, CEO and
Chair of the Board
In November 2015,
Jason Andringa will
become CEO of
Vermeer Corporation
3. Our promise
Vermeer Corporation delivers a real impact in a progressing world through the manufacture of high-quality underground con-
struction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural equipment. Vermeer is headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.A.,
with regional offices in Brazil, the Netherlands and Singapore; additional manufacturing facilities in South Dakota and Beijing; and
more than 600 dealers located around the world. Vermeer helps customers in more than 60 nations:
Stay connected to the necessities of life
by supporting efficient infrastructure work
across the world. Whether it’s installing util-
ities, water and sewer lines, or cross-coun-
try pipeline, Vermeer is helping connect our
world with our products.
Manage natural resources by helping
to reduce green waste, harvest alterna-
tive energies including solar and biomass,
and precisely extract valuable minerals
and resources from the earth.
Nourish a vibrant food supply by em-
powering farmers and ranchers with ag-
ricultural products designed to harvest
crops used for haying, feeding and bed-
ding operations.
Products: Balers, Brush Chippers, Compost
Turners, Pile Drivers, Stump Cutters, Whole
Tree Chippers,and more
Products: Horizontal Directional Drills, Mini
Skid Steers, Mix Systems, Plows, Trenchers,
Rockwheels,and more
Products: Bale Processors, Balers, Disc
Mowers,Rakes,Cob Harvesters,and more
4. Global impact
• “I saw a family here (at Vermeer). I’ve been to other factories
and they don’t have that culture. We appreciate that.”
-Martin Guay, Environmental customer
Vermeer helps a progressing world move forward – keeping people
connected to the necessities of modern life, nourishing a vibrant
food supply and efficiently managing natural resources to
bring energy, water, education,jobs and more to communities
around the globe.
• “What’smyfavoritemachinetorun?AnythingthatsaysVer-
meer on the side.It doesn’t matter the size of the machine
– it depends on the job and what is needed.But as long as
it’syellowandsaysVermeerontheside,that’smyfavorite.”
-Dan Gurtowski, Underground customer
• “I don’t shop; I don’t look around. I only run Vermeer.
You guys do great work.”
-Jim Gollnick, Environmental customer
5. Worldwide
making a difference
•InChina,VermeercollaborateswithDu-
Pont Pioneer to bring world-class alfalfa
harvesting techniques to Chinese farm-
ers to impact the China dairy industry.
• In India, Vermeer directional drills are
used to install a 4G network that will en-
able job growth and access to education
resourcesforIndia’sfastgrowingpopulation.
• In Egypt, Vermeer trenchers install
water lines,bringing water from the Red
Sea to existing and future communities.
• In SouthAfrica,VermeerTerrain Leveler
surface excavation machines are gently
extracting coal in South Africa. This type
of mining reduces fines produced by the
traditional drill and blast method by 9%.
• In Mongolia, a Vermeer trencher
located on a Mongolian wind farm con-
nects cables between turbine towers
providing alternative electricity options.
• In Lake Lewisville, Texas, USA, Ver-
meer horizontal directional drills help
bring utilities like water and electricity
to a new school.
6. Continuous
improvement
Lean Manufacturing:Vermeer has been a leader in
Lean manufacturing for almost two decades.At its
core, Lean is the relentless pursuit of eliminating
waste – helping to boost efficiency in every prac-
tice atVermeer.
• As one example, prior to Lean implementation at
Vermeer, it took 52 days to manufacture a Vermeer
brush chipper from raw steel to finished product,ready
to ship. After Lean, that same brush chipper moves
from raw steel to finished product in only two days.
• Lean is being implemented both domestically and
internationally. A recent Lean event at a Vermeer
dealership in Italy streamlined their practices and freed
up additional time to respond to customer needs.
7. Leading the way
Vermeer seeks to use its influence as a global
leader in manufacturing to shape smart trade
and business policies, both at state and federal
government levels. CEO and Chair of the Board
Mary Andringa has used her position to lead and
direct the industry:
• Andringa served as the National Association of
Manufacturers chair of the board for 2 years, finishing
her term in 2013.
• As a leader within the Business 20, a committee
under the Government 20, Andringa is helping to
develop business-friendly practices around the globe.
• SincebeingappointedtoPresidentObama’sexportcouncil
in 2010, Andringa has advised the president’s office on
matters related to trade and economic development.
8. Vermeer prides itself as being a company that positively
impacts its team members,providing them with more
than just a paycheck. From on-site health services to
a well-being program, a community garden to on-the-
job training and educational opportunities, Vermeer
invests in the well being of its employees.
Our culture
• “My favorite part of my job is the people I work with.They
make my job so much more enjoyable.”-Danielle Bennett
• “The best part of my job is the‘thank you’ from that customer
or dealer and knowing by the tone of that person’s voice
that I truly helped him or her.” -Al Vander Linden
• “Our customers value usable equipment, well-built by
a valuable manufacturer. Vermeer is up against some
much bigger manufacturers, and it says a lot that our
customers choose us when they buy equipment needed
to make their livings. If we did not perform well, shopping
elsewhere would be easy.” -Nathan Cox
9. Giving to others, and recognizing those who do, is part of Vermeer’s vision as a company. Since 2013,
Vermeer has offered all Pella-based team members 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO), annually
to empower team members to give back to their communities, school systems, ororganizationsofchoice.
Local impact
Vermeer was recognized as a Des Moines
Register Top Workplace in 2013 and 2014
10. 3000
Quick facts
approximately the number of employees at
Vermeer and associated organizations
31
languages spoken by Vermeer team members
around the world
300
roughly the number of patents issued to Vermeer
and its team members since 1975
150
tons of steel processed each day
2
the number of times around the Earth the amount
ofweldwireusedbyVermeerwelderswouldreach
1000
the number of international flights Vermeer team
members board every year
500
the number of Forage and Industrial dealers in
the United States
100
the number of Forage and Industrial dealers outside
the United States
