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Posted July 2, 2015

Vermeer Breaks Ground on Applied Technology Hub

The Iowa State University Research Park (ISU RP) and Pella, Iowa, based Vermeer Corporation announced the groundbreaking on the Vermeer Applied Technology Hub, a state of the art facility that will house offices, meeting spaces and a high bay space. 


Vermeer research hub at Iowa State u
          Architectural rendering of the Applied Technology Hub. 

Vermeer intends to create an environment for software engineers to excel in the development of practical, affordable and modular equipment technology. The unique space will provide office space to allow students and faculty from Iowa State and other schools to work collaboratively on technology advancements for Vermeer industrial and agricultural equipment. As technology is developed, Vermeer will use the high-bay facility for testing and validation. 

Vermeer will initially occupy approximately 23,000 of the 35,880-square-foot facility, which will be built, owned and operated by ISU RP. The remaining 12,880 square feet is currently available for lease.

 “We are excited to continue our relationship with Iowa State to demonstrate how partnership between Iowa’s education system and private industry can best be applied. When the state, our education system and the state’s private industry come together, strong economic development potential can follow,” said Vermeer Chief Operating Officer Jason Andringa.

Click here for the ISU news release

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