Founded in 1976 by Roy Applequist, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. has grown into a leading producer of agricultural, landscaping, and construction equipment. Now part of the Kubota family, the company operates four divisions—Great Plains Ag, Land Pride, Construction Equipment (CE), and Great Plains Trucking—with over 1.6 million square feet of manufacturing space across central Kansas.
The Land Pride division, launched in 1986, is now a major name in grooming mowers, tillers, seeding tools, and more—sold through 1,600+ dealerships nationwide and exported globally.
We’re proud to support industry leaders like Great Plains and look forward to continued partnership.
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About Peterson Manufacturing Company
Founded in 1945, Peterson Manufacturing Company is a world-leading innovator in the design, engineering and manufacturing of a complete line of commercial vehicle/trailer safety lighting and harness systems. With headquarters in the greater Kansas City area, Peterson is a privately held company. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Peterson Manufacturing is a key subsidiary of Peterson Corporation, five highly specialized companies and nearly 700 associates working in global transportation-related industries. For more information, visit PMLights.com.
