ASSOCIATION NEWS & TIPS· DECEMBER, 2012

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ASSOCIATION NEWS & TIPS· DECEMBER, 2012

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1 EMDA elects new Board members1 EMDA’s 2013 Spring

Management Workshop2 Obit: William "Bill" Doran3 SIMA 20133 EMDA session during SIMA4 Obit: Thorkild B Fransgaard5 AG CONNECT Expo6 Upcoming Events & Reminders7 Special Section: Italian Pavilion

at Ag Connect Expo

EMDA elects new Board membersNewly elected officers and directors of the Equipment Marketing & DistributionAssociation (EMDA) for 2012-2013 are: Marcus Kimball, Kimball Sales Company,Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Treasurer and Immediate Past President; John Fonda, JohnDay Company, Omaha, Nebraska, President; Ted Traeder, Traeder Enterprises, Inc.,Hillsboro, Wisconsin, First Vice President; Kevin Wolters, Southwest DistributingCo., Inc., Clinton, Oklahoma, Second Vice President; Wayne Barber, DFKEquipment Sales, Inc., St. Marys, Ontario Canada, Secretary; Ron Chandler,Becknell Wholesale Co., Lubbock, Texas, Director, and Rob Ziola, STEP,Saskatoon, Saskatchewa, Canada, Associate Delegate to the Board. The seven-

member board was elected at EMDA’s convention inJacksonville, Florida, October 31 - November 3.

Robert Emhoff, Gearmore, Inc., Chino, California,and Alex Mussa, Italian Trade Commission, Atlanta,Georgia, completed their terms of service and werenot eligible for re-election to the Board. Emhoff andMussa were presented plaques of appreciation intribute to his important contribution to thedevelopment of EMDA.

Marcus Kimball presided over the Convention andfollowing the re-election of the Board, started his finalyear of service as Association Treasurer. EMDAPresident John Fonda presented Kimball with a tokenof the Association’s appreciation (gift card to Cabelas)for a job well-done as 4th President of EMDA.

The Board will supervise administration ofmembership services to EMDA's U.S. and Canadian member firms and theirbranches, and associate members worldwide. EMDA member firms are reps anddistributors of shortline agricultural and outdoor power equipment and relatedspecialty products. ###

John D. FondaJohn Day Co.

Omaha, Nebraska

Mark your calendars: March 22 & 23

EMDA’s 2013 Spring Management WorkshopEMDA President, John Fonda, President of John Day Co., Omaha, Nebraska, hasselected the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, AZ, to host theAssociation’s Spring Management Workshop next March 22 & 23.

As in past years, while time is scheduled for leisure activities, the primary focusof the EMDA Spring Management Workshop remains helping reps and distributorsfocus on sharpening their skills. Learning from ones peers is always cited as a topbenefit of attendance.

The EMDA Board is putting together the agenda for the meeting and detailsshould be ready in the next couple of weeks. ###


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Obituary –

William "Bill" DoranFounder of DDSIWilliam B. Doran, age 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, onOctober 29th, 2012 at his home in McFarland, Wisconsin after a long and valiantbattle with myelofibrosis. Bill was born June 10th, 1942, in Hollandale,Wisconsin where he graduated from high school, and was raised in the proudfarming traditions of southern Wisconsin, and for him, the prouder still traditionsof his Irish heritage. It wouldn’t surprise those who knew him to hear a rumorthat St. Patrick gave St. Peter the day off just to greet Bill with a hearty céadmíle fáilte.

In business, he was successful. After proudly serving in the United States Army,he embarked on what would prove to be a passionate and lifelong career in farmequipment sales, where he gained the trust, respect, and admiration of many,some of whom were counted among his closest friends. During his 27 years withAllis-Chalmers, he was nationally recognized three times with DistinguishedSalesman of the Year honors. In April of 1998, he founded DDSI, a thrivingindependent equipment distribution business that he built and developed withhis son Bob, who continues to operate and grow the company.

Bill had a unique understanding of people, a quick wit, an infectious smile, andthe type of positive attitude that was nearly unstoppable. If he was a friend, hewas a fiercely loyal friend. If he was family, he was much more than that. About12 years ago he began work on a lifelong dream of building a cabin nearTomahawk, Wisconsin. He was an avid snowmobiler, enjoyed the north woods ofWisconsin, and most of all loved spending time with family and friends. Thecabin was built by the hands of family and friends, and for that reason, it wasamong the greatest sources of pride and happiness for him.

While he loved the cabin, family was always and without question his greatestsource of pride and joy. He was a great lover of travel and shared this love withhis children. Together with his wife Kathy, he showed them the world, visitingtropical islands, purple mountains, blue oceans, and on a couple of occasions,the Emerald Isle. He was someone looking forward, someone too busy laughing,and someone too busy living to be bowed by an illness that took him too young.

He is loved and survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen (Judd) Doran, his sonsRobert (Sara) Doran of Blanchardville, and Steven (Ellen) Doran of Monona, his‘favorite daughter’ Suzanne (Michael) McManigal of McFarland, three grandchildren(Taylor, Devon, Grant), and his sisters Jackie (Dom) Mangardi, Beverly Scullion, andDonna Mae Klarer. He will also be missed by a large extended family of nieces,nephews, and their children, and of course by Bailey, his golden retriever. He ispreceded in death by his beloved son Jimmy, his parents John & Lillian (Curran)Doran, his brother Ron, and brother-in-law Joe Klarer.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, November 2nd at the St. Patrick’sCatholic Church in Hollandale. Veteran’s honors was provided by the UnitedStates Military and the Olaf Martinson American Legion Post #510 of Hollandale.Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family atwww.saetherfuneralhome.com

The family wishes to extend a deep and heartfelt thank you to Dr. David Heiand Dr. Dennis Gastineau, whose care and guidance made a profound andsignificant impact on our lives, and who gave us the gift of time, which we usedto make memories we will cherish always. ###

http://www.saetherfuneralhome.com


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SIMA 2013: More international andinnovative than ever before!The 75th edition of SIMA, the International Trade Exhibition for AgriculturalEquipment and Livestock Farming, will be held from February 24-28, 2013 at theParis-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center. SIMA is held every two years in Paris,France, one of Europe’s top markets for agricultural equipment, experiencing35% growth in 2011. During five days, SIMA will bring together 1,300 exhibitorsfrom 41 countries showcasing their products and services throughout 6 exhibithalls. Show organizers expect more than 200,000 professional visitors from over120 countries to attend, coming to source agricultural equipment, products andservices for livestock farming, large-scale farming and specialist farming.

Show organizers announced 85% of exhibit space was sold nine months prior tothe show. SIMA Show Director, Martine Dégremont explains, “SIMA 2013 takesplace in a very promising context. While the market continues to rise, all of theleading firms in the various agricultural equipment sectors have reserved theirspace at this major event.”

“SIMA-SIMAGENA is currently the only trade show in the world to showcaseagricultural equipment for large-scale and specialist agriculture and livestockrearing at the same time, along with over 400 cattle. Another very positiveaspect is that over 15% of our registrations have been new exhibitors,demonstrating once more the appeal of SIMA throughout the world.”

SIMA is the most international of the globe’s agricultural shows, posting in 201150% international exhibitors ,25% international visitors from 123 foreign countriesand 300 delegations of international buyers and opinion leaders. The 2013 showwill surpass its international reach with 12% more international exhibitors and 41countries currently represented to date. Algeria, China and Kazakhstan will holdspecial promotions to advertise their participation at the 2013 edition by holdingbreakfasts for fellow exhibitors and the press designed to illuminate the marketsand commercial potential of all three countries.

The 2013 event will again award and showcase innovation in the industry withthe SIMA Innovation Awards. Innovation will be at the heart of the 75th edition of

To schedule an interviewwith SIMA organizers orfor more information on

the SIMA trade exhibition,contact Rebecca Long atImex Management, U.S.

Representative

Phone: (704) 365-0041FAX: 704-365-8426

www.simaonline.com

EMDA session during SIMA Show in ParisEMDA members are invited to participate in a “How to Market to North America”session planned during the SIMA Show in Paris. The SIMA show is scheduled forFebruary 24-28, 2013.

The focus of the session is to provide time to talk individually with exhibitorsinterested in exporting to North America. So far, two members have confirmedtheir participation: Dick Price, Price Bros. Equipment, Wichita, Kansas; and MitchElkins, Implement Sales, LLC, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

The session will include a brief PowerPoint presentation that describes whatEMDA members do and what they expect from manufacturers. Then EMDAparticipants will have a quick opportunity to introduce themselves and theircompanies, followed by Q&A from the SIMA exhibitor attendees.

If you are planning to attend the SIMA Show in Paris, please let EMDA staff knowand you’ll be included in the event promotional material. ###

Please see SIMA continued on page 4

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Obituary –

Thorkild B FransgaardFounder of Fransgård Maskinfabrik A/SOn Friday, December 21st, 2012, Thorkild B. Fransgaard, founder of FransgårdMaskinfabrik A/S, suffered a fatal heart attack at his farm in Denmark at the ageof 69.

Thorkild founded Fransgård A/S in 1967 when he purchased a small blacksmithshop in Fredbjerg, Denmark, on the Northwest part of Denmark.

Right from the start, Mr. Fransgaard realized the importance of the exportmarkets. Even with a limited knowledge of foreign languages; he set out toestablish his products worldwide. The factory has since 1967 expanded into amodernized factory, with 50 employees and state-of-the art equipment, exportsnow represent 90% of the overall sales.

In 1996, Mr. Fransgaard transferred his ownership of the business to his nephew,Jørgen Fransgård, Ivan Kristensen and Jens Ploug, the latter two being long-timeemployees holding key positions in the company and retaining for himself a smallportion of the share capital. He felt this would ensure the future of Fransgård.

Thorkild Fransgaard was also very active in the community where he served inthe administration of the local township for over 30 years, and also 8 years in theregional township administration.

From 1997 – 2001, Mr. Thorkild Fransgård was elected and served as a memberof the Danish Government in Copenhagen and felt it was his duty to representthe private businesses and the agricultural industry.

Thorkild Fransgaard is survived by his beloved wife Lena, his son, Hans, and hiswife Pernille, as well as their grand and great-grandchildren.

His wisdom, understanding, vision, generosity, respect, and devotion were onlya few of the attributes of this great man.

It was an honor and privilege to have known and worked for him.Jørgen Fransgård, President, Fransgård A/SAllen Tardif, Business Manager, Fransgård North America

SIMA with new features in store such as: international meetings covering topicsrelating to agriculture around the world, the SIMAGENA Genomics Centershedding light on all of the new advances and discoveries in the fields of geneticsand genomics, the Innovation Zone showcasing remarkable innovations in theshow’s agricultural equipment sector, Career Workshops providing job-matchingsessions between applicants and recruiters in the agricultural equipment sector.

SIMA is a show for trade professionals only and is produced by Paris-basedComexposium, the #1 trade show organizer in France. ###

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AG CONNECT Expo & Summit 2013!AG CONNECT Expo & Summit offers a preview of what’s to come in agriculturein the next several years through new technologies, advanced practices, andoperating efficiencies that improve quality and yield. AG CONNECT is also knownfor one-on-one access to leading senior executives as well as industry andeducation experts on key issues affecting agriculture.

AG CONNECT Expo & Summit 2013 will be the meeting place for ag industryprofessionals and a crucial event for you, our members. The show will take placeJanuary 29-31, 2013, with a special preview day on January 29, at the KansasCity Convention Center, in Kansas City, Missouri.

The show will feature:

· The ability to talk directly with the makers of today’s top equipment andinputs – and tomorrow’s.

·New technologies, advanced practices and operating efficiencies that willmake your farm operations stronger, faster and more profitable than ever before.

·Opportunities for networking, education and dialogue among all showparticipants.

· Bold predictions, advice and opinions from successful farmers and other agindustry leaders, as well as trends and best practices in emerging technologies.

For more information, visit www.agconnect.com. See you in Kansas City!

Register to Attend Now & Save!Register before January 4,2013 to receive discountedpricing. This is an importantevent for our industry and wewant to make sure you arethere! Click here to register.

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2012–2013Board ofDirectors:Marcus Kimball

Kimball Sales CompanyLake St. Louis, Missouri

Treasurer/Past President

John FondaJohn Day CompanyOmaha, Nebraska

President

Ted TraederTraeder Enterprises, Inc.

Hillsboro, Wisconsin1st Vice President

Kevin WoltersSouthwest Distributing Co., Inc.

Clinton, Oklahoma2nd Vice President

Wayne BarberDFK Equipment Sales, Inc.St. Marys, Ontario Canada

Secretary

Ron ChandlerBecknell Wholesale Co.

Lubbock, TexasDirector

Rob ZiolaSaskatchewan Trade& Export Partnership

Saskatoon, SaskatchewanCanada

Associate Member DelegateEMDA is not responsible for the contents or opinions expressed herein other than those relating

to Association activities. Product release information is published on an informational basis

only and is not to be considered an endorsement by the Association.

Upcoming Events & Reminders

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