Pella in Marion County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Shop 48
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November 5, 2023
1. Vermeer Shop 48 Marker
This center for innovation is home to some of our inventive engineers responsible for building and testing the next generation of Vermeer equipment. The name Shop 48 pays homage to our company's humble beginnings as a small job shop started by founder Gary Vermeer in 1948.
Once located in separate areas throughout each plant on the mile, some of our engineering team was moved to various offsite locations to make space for manufacturing following the July 2018 tornado. This ultimately made the team stronger as they continued to innovate despite working across central Iowa.
Shop 48 brings these teams back onsite, with an enhanced focus on collaboration in dedicated spaces for designing, testing and building. Along with the engineering teams in the front offices of each plant, these team members are passionate about designing new innovations to help make an impact on our customers. With a legacy built on problem-solving, we can't wait to see what solutions come next.
Erected 2022 by Vermeer Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 41° 24.592′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders' House (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermeer Global Pavilion (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plant 7 (approx. Ό mile away); Vermeer Strong (approx. 0.3 miles away); Plant 4 (approx. half a mile away); Vermeer Parts Center/Health Center (approx. half a mile away); Plant 3 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map
November 5, 2023
2. Vermeer Shop 48 Marker, from the south
Also see . . . Peek inside Shop 48 - Vermeer - YouTube. (Submitted on December 10, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2023. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2023.
