This blogspot site is designed to provide information and history on the Massey Ferguson, Inc. agricultural implement and tractor factory that operated in Des Moines, Iowa from 1965-1981.  Massey Ferguson, Inc. moved it's corporate offices from Detroit, Michigan to 1901 Bell Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa in 1965, and opened an implement assembly and manufacturing operation of almost 600,000 square ft. at the same time.  At peak operation the plant employed more than 700 workers from central Iowa, and another 2,500 workers within the management and marketing division at the headquarters office.

My father was an assemblyman at the plant from 1967-1981.     I have collected information on the plant history and operations to share with all, and if there is other information, photos, facts, or memorabilia which you have that you would like to post or share with me, I will be happy to incorporate it into this site.

Sincerely,

Mel Pins
Des Moines, Iowa
melpins69@gmail.com