West Side Tractor has officially launched construction on its new Indiana headquarters, marking a major milestone for the John Deere construction equipment dealer as it expands its footprint across the Midwest.
The new Indianapolis facility—planned at more than 60,000 square feet—will serve as the company’s flagship location in the state, positioned on a 20-acre site off Interstate 74 near the Post Road exit. The project broke ground as the company celebrated its 15th year of operations in Indiana.
Designed to significantly enhance capacity, the new headquarters will triple the service capability of West Side Tractor’s existing Indianapolis store. In addition to sales, rentals, parts and service, the campus will also house West Side Rents, the dealership’s dedicated rental division, consolidating critical functions to streamline customer support and equipment access.
“As a family business, we take great pride in building a lasting legacy, and seeing this long-term goal come to life is truly special,” said Brian Benck, senior vice president of sales and third-generation owner of West Side Tractor.
The new headquarters adds to a decade of rapid expansion for the company. Over the past several years, West Side has opened full-service facilities in Bloomington and Terre Haute and completed a comprehensive renovation of its Lafayette operation earlier this year. The Indianapolis project is expected to strengthen its regional presence and elevate dealer support for John Deere equipment customers across Indiana.
Merlo America continues its growth strategy with the addition of TranSource Truck & Equipment, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Telehandlers from Merlo’s product lineup will now be available across TranSource’s locations in Fargo and Williston, North Dakota, as well as Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
The move enhances Merlo’s presence in the Upper Midwest, and the company is planning continued expansion into Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota and Iowa. TranSource, known for its trucking and construction equipment offerings, also represents brands including Astec, BOMAG, Midland, Vac-Con and Volvo CE.
Hitachi and Case Construction dealer Hills Machinery is expanding its offerings by adding Ammann America’s range of compactors, pavers and light equipment. The new partnership strengthens the dealer’s portfolio across North and South Carolina, giving contractors access to a broader suite of roadbuilding and compaction equipment.
Hills Machinery also carries Hydex, Rokbak, FAE Group and Globe Trailers, positioning the company as a major diversified equipment supplier in the Carolinas.
Stellar Industries is investing in future product development with two new leadership hires.
Kasey Lammers has been named product manager for mechanic trucks and accessories, where he will work with cross-functional teams to introduce updated features and new designs. Lammers began his equipment career in 2013 as a CNH Industrial intern and later took on multiple roles at Hagie Manufacturing.
Phil Boeckman, the company’s new product manager for hooklift, roll-off and container trucks, brings more than 36 years of engineering and manufacturing experience. His career includes a long tenure at Winnebago, beginning in 1988, and most recently, serving as a senior manufacturing engineer at Snap-on.
Komatsu is doubling the size of its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot, transitioning it into a full-service distribution center aimed at improving supply chain performance for Western Canadian customers.
The expanded 135,000-square-foot facility—expected to be fully operational in early 2026—will enable faster distribution of high-demand parts with 24-hour delivery to dealers across western Canada. The upgraded center will also integrate into Komatsu’s global warehouse management system and feature new automation, expanded staffing and enhanced customer support technologies.
Komatsu says the investment will make the Edmonton depot a key hub within its North American logistics network, helping reduce lead times and improve equipment uptime for contractors.
Originally reported by Ben Thorpe in Equipment World.
