AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of
agricultural equipment, demonstrated its hometown support at the City of
Duluth’s Gateway Art Project ceremony.
"Ascension" by local artist, Michael Dillon unveiled in the city of Duluth today, generously funded by AGCO Corporation.
Today’s unveiling of “Ascension” by local artist Michael Dillon, was
located in the middle of the roundabout on McClure Bridge Road. The
piece symbolizes the humble beginnings of the city and captures the
spirit of progress and a hopeful future, mirroring well AGCO’s
transformation in the agriculture industry. The City of Duluth hopes to
commission additional public art pieces to continue to enhance Duluth
and its surrounding areas. AGCO, whose global headquarters is located in
Duluth, GA, is a sponsor of this initial art piece.
“AGCO is honored to be a part of such a significant community project,”
said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer, AGCO. “It is important that we are good corporate citizens, and
that we support and invest in the community and the surrounding areas in
which we operate our business.”
Mayor Nancy Harris stated, “the partnership with AGCO and the City of
Duluth is an example of an involved business stepping up to support the
community. We appreciate the fact that AGCO understands the importance
of providing citizens with public art that not only enhances the
aesthetic value of Duluth, but becomes a lasting statement that AGCO is
a business that supports economic vitality in our community.”
AGCO is an active member in the metro-Atlanta area community with
sponsorships including Piedmont Park in Atlanta, the annual Duluth Fall
Festival, Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center and the support of
Gwinnett Tech’s Legacy of Lives Campaign to expand the college’s
Bioscience Technology program. In 2012, AGCO donated 29 percent of their
charitable giving to community investments.
For more information about the City of Duluth’s Gateway Art Project
visit http://www.duluthga.net/community/gateway_art_project.php.
ABOUT AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and
distribution of agricultural machinery. AGCO supports more productive
farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers,
forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, tillage
implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five
core machinery brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and
Valtra® and are distributed globally through approximately 3,100
independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries
worldwide. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA, USA. In
2013, AGCO had net sales of $10.8 billion. www.AGCOcorp.com
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