On hand for Gehl’s groundbreaking were, from the left, Brian Pearlman, Vice President Human Resources; Ed Delaporte, Vice President Information Technology; James Monnat, Treasurer; Mayor Kristine Deiss; William Gehl, Chairman and CEO; Mac Moore, President and COO; Daniel Keyes, Vice President Sales & Marketing; and Dan Miller, Vice President Manufacturing Operations.

WEST BEND, WI -- Gehl Company, a leading manufacturer of Gehl and Mustang brand compact equipment used in construction and agriculture applications, broke ground April 30, 2008 for its new corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art Research & Development Center.

West Bend Mayor Kristine Deiss joined other community leaders and Gehl officials on April 30 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the $20 million corporate expansion project in West Bend. “We are here to celebrate a new era at Gehl Company,” said Chairman and CEO William Gehl before the groundbreaking began. “This will be a great facility to continue the growth and the rich 150-year heritage of Gehl Company.”

The 70,000-square-foot R&D building will be equipped with the latest in design and development technology. The facility will be used to design, to test equipment for performance and durability 24 hours a day, and to validate new equipment designs.

The new two-story corporate office will embrace an open-office concept, with large windows to infuse natural light throughout. Energy-efficient lighting will be utilized to enhance the natural lighting.  

The R&D Center is set to be completed in early October of 2008, and the corporate offices are set for completion in July of 2009.

Gehl Company (NASDAQ: GEHL) was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in West Bend, WI. For more information, visit www.gehl.com or contact the Gehl literature hotline at 800-628-0491.