Premier Equipment, a multi-store John Deere dealership serving southwestern Ontario, has come to an agreement to purchase Hutchinson Farm Supply effective January 31, 2025.
Hutchinson Farm Supply celebrated 60 years of business in 2024, serving agriculture and rural property owners in the northern and western parts of York and Durham regions.
“It has been a pleasure providing John Deere equipment and service to our customers for so many years,” says Bob Armstrong, General Manager of Hutchinson, who has been the dealership owner since purchasing it from founder Keith Hutchinson in 1986.
The addition of Hutchinson’s is the first acquisition for Premier Equipment since it was formed in 2011. Over the past decade Premier has focused on improving its ability to support customers. Modernizing facilities, increasing parts capacity and service capabilities along with specialization in key areas like precision agriculture has positioned Premier well to expand operations.
As part of the transaction Armstrong is announcing his retirement. “I am very thankful for my staff, proud of the business, and grateful for the opportunities we’ve had to support farmers and the community. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for the team at Premier, and I am excited for what the future holds for our team and the customers we serve,” says Armstrong.
“We intend to build on the foundation of service and dedication that Bob and his team have established over the last 60 years,” says Allan Dueck, President of Premier Equipment. “We look forward to the opportunity to share resources and the potential for growth that being part of a larger dealership brings for staff and customers.”
Premier Equipment intends to assume operations with existing staff and facilities on February 3, 2025 - subject to all necessary approvals and final due diligence.
