Ildar Khalikov participates in opening of John Deere service centre in Sabinsky region
12 April 2013, Friday
John Deere specialised service centre opened in Sabinsky region (the Republic of Tatarstan). Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Head of Sabinsky region Rais Minnikhanov, Director General of TerraPro Michael Snow participated in opening ceremony. TerraPro is the official dealer of John Deere service centre.
Ildar Khalikov said that it is the first John Deere specialised service maintenance centre in Tatarstan. He stressed that Tatarstan is one of most developed agricultural regions in Russia. Agricultural development has always been a strategic priority of economic and social policy in republic. 10 per cent of republican budget is allocated for supporting agricultural sector.
Head of Tatarstan Government wished good luck to everyone who will work at the service centre. Head of Sabinsky region Rais Minnikhanov said that John Deere had shown itself to advantage in republic. John Deere machinery is widely used in Sabinsky region as well.
Director General of TerraPro Michael Snow told about the company, its mission and development. He said that 13 service centers were opened in Russia, 15 mln US dollars were invested in projects. John Deere plants are located in Domodedovo and Orenburg.
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