March 01, 2006 - At a recent ceremony at Queenstown, New Zealand, John Deere welcomed five dealers to its elite Manager’s Club. These dealers represent the highest performances across the 123 strong Australian & New Zealand dealer network, achieving exceptional results in delivering John Deere machinery and supporting its customers.

Presenting the awards, John Deere’s Managing Director Kerrie Keeler said “these dealers represent the very best of the best, and epitomise the high standards that our customers expect”.

In a year of very strong performances right across the John Deere dealer network, to gain entry to the Managers’ Club is a very significant accomplishment. These results can only be delivered by a strong all round team performance; as such the efforts of the staff will be recognised at special events at the dealerships in the coming months.

Shown with their awards are Andrew John (Peel Valley Machinery - Wee Waa, NSW), Rick Du Bois (Pringles Ag-Plus Pty Ltd - Wudinna, South Australia), John Deere Managing Director Kerrie Keeler, John Travers (Vanderfield Pty Ltd - St. George, Qld), Rob Vandersee (Vanderfield Pty Ltd – Toowoomba, Qld), and Campbell Pennefather (Chesterfield - Goondiwindi, Qld).

John Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.

For more information on John Deere products, call into your local John Deere Dealer, FREECALL 1800 800 981 in Australia and 0800 303 100 in New Zealand, or visit our Web site at www.deere.com.au.