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PCCA Journal|3

rd

Quarter 2015

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Member News

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rently available for lease. Construction will continue through-

out 2015 and into early 2016, with an anticipated move-in

date in May 2016.

“We are excited to continue our relationship with Iowa

State to demonstrate how partnership between Iowa’s educa-

tion system and private industry can best be applied,” said

Vermeer Chief Operating Officer Jason Andringa. “When the

state, our education system, and the state’s private industry

come together, strong economic develop-

ment potential can follow.”

In 2012, Vermeer created a presence at ISU

RP as a means of engagement with future

workforce and to benefit from increased col-

laboration with academia. Since then, there

have been seven Capstone projects in which

Vermeer and ISU students have partnered

together to advance the educational instruc-

tion of students using real-life Vermeer

opportunities. In addition, more than 25

students and Vermeer team members utilize

the existing office space each year, and the

company intends to recruit additional soft-

ware engineers and employees to work from

the space.

“Vermeer represents a great model for

engagement with Iowa State University,”

said Steve Carter, Director at ISU RP. “Their

presence at ISU RP allows them immediate

access to topnotch talent, and this facility

will take that to the next level, as it will

offer students and employees a way to learn

and interact in a hands-on environment.

This is a win not only for the company, but

also for enhancing student learning.”

Greenlee Acquires

Partner Endura Tools

Greenlee, a Textron Company, announced

in July the acquisition from its joint ven-

ture partners of the remaining interest in

Endura-Greenlee Tools (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.,

a professional hand tools manufacturer for

residential, construction, industrial, and

automotive channels.

Greenlee established the Endura-Greenlee

Tools joint venture in 2010 to expand Green-

lee’s presence in China through application

of innovative technologies and leveraging the distribution

network. Endura-Greenlee Tools has a strong international

sales network and advanced expertise in the Chinese mar-

kets. Endura specializes in designing, manufacturing, and

marketing high-quality hand tools for global professional

trades and industrial and construction markets. Since its

inception in 1998, Endura has been considered one of the top

professional tool brands in China, with over 3,000 products

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