CLAAS Breaks Ground on $10M R&D Facility in Sarpy County
Sarpy County, NE — CLAAS has broken ground on a new ~44,800-SF research and development facility near 132nd & Giles, advancing the company’s testing and refinement of combines and other ag equipment for the North American market. The project represents a $10 million investment adjacent to CLAAS’s established Omaha-area operations. Grow Omaha Farm Equipment
The center will serve as a hub for North American testing activities and include expanded office and instrumentation space, logistics improvements, and an internal heated wash bay—supporting product development tailored to U.S. and Canadian farming conditions. Farm Equipment Grow Omaha
Local leaders highlighted the project’s Nebraska supply chain and workforce impact. As Rep. Mike Flood noted at the event, “This isn’t just a win for your company — it’s a win for our state and the people we represent.” https://www.wowt.com
Timeline. Completion is expected next fall, with move-in by late 2026. https://www.wowt.com
For original reporting, read the Omaha World-Herald story.
https://omaha.com/news/local/business/development/article_1999fb97-1879-412f-94be-1cf3f5f7cc83.html
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