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Deere plant in China resumes operations

An update from Deere and Company regarding their manufacturing facilities in Tianjin, China. A number of employees were injured in their homes and the facility was damaged last week by a massive explosion at a chemical storage facility about six miles from the Deere campus.

Deere’s Director of Global Public Relations, Ken Golden says one employee and his wife who were injured in their home remain hospitalized. Work resumed at the Deere facility on Thursday as repair to windows, doors and building components continue.

Deere managers had several group meetings with its employees to discuss the incident. The company also is offering onsite counseling to any employee who would like to discuss the emotional impact of the explosion

The Tianjin facility manufactures agricultural and construction equipment and engines and employs about 1,300 people.