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AGCO Buys Out Illinois-based GSI Holdings

AGCO, the third largest farm machinery manufacturer in the world, is giving themselves a leg up in the agriculture sector with their purchase of Assumption, Illinois-based GSI Holdings.  Greg Peterson, AGCO's Director of Investor Relations, says there were a lot of reasons for the move.

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Peterson adds GSI is a top-notch company.

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The buyout will give AGCO a better presence in the grain storage and protein processing markets.  Peterson says there are no immediate plans to make employment or business model changes at GSI. 

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