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John Deere factory in Welland, Ont., to close, cutting 800 jobs...

Full story: CBC News

Deere & Co. , the world's largest maker of farm machinery, is blaming the strong loonie for the decision to close its factory in Welland, Ont., costing the Ontario economy 800 manufacturing jobs.

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Bob Burns

Beijing, China

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Sep 2, 2008
 
Send your factory here! We'll give good service
exdanaguy

Niagara Falls, Canada

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Sep 3, 2008
 
pure bullshit---the radio today said Deere made more this year than ever---could that be right?

I can't be bothered checking that out

best of luck guys either way
Dina

Cary, NC

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Sep 10, 2008
 
well the stock price is in the tank right now ($60 today...over $100 a year ago), but the last 3 years have been the best in the companies history.
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