Sutherland Implement in O’Brien County Changes Ownership

The O’Brien County Regional Economic and Development Partnership announced last week that the Sutherland Implement plant at 106 West 2nd Street in Sutherland has changed ownership.

Devon Jones is the new owner of the facility and O’Brien County Economic and Development Cooperation said it is pleased to be a partner in this project through an O’Brien County Revolving Fund Loan. Jones said he is excited to continue providing the same quality agricultural repair and Manitou/Mustang skid loader parts retailer and dealer services that Sutherland Implement customers have appreciated for years.

O’Brien County Economic Development, in conjunction with the O’Brien County Revolving Loan Fund Committee, has approved financing for this business acquisition. The Revolving Loan Fund is used to attract, retain or expand business and industry. Revolving loan funds may be used for the following items:

• Purchase of land
• Purchases of buildings
• Building construction
• Purchases of machines
• Purchases of equipment
• Any other use deemed appropriate by the RLF Committee

Kiana Johnson, director of O’Brien County Economic Development, said Sutherland Implement has been an important part of Sutherland’s business landscape for the past 48 years. Johnson also noted that O’Brien County Economic Development Cooperation is pleased to assist Mr. Jones in this business purchase and in maintaining the only Manitou/Mustang dealer and retailer in O’Brien County.

As O’Brien County’s executive director of economic development, Johnson said she looks forward to a rewarding and successful future for Jones and Sutherland Implement.