Vermeer State Fair

Vermeer Corporation usually plays a big role in the Iowa State Fair each year, and 2015 was no exception.

Teri Vos with Vermeer says they showcased hydraulics technology as a part of their exhibit this year.

“It relies on a simple experiment with hydraulics using syringes, and it has water in the syringes, and with that power, it can move a ping pong ball with this little hydraulic robot from location to the another,” Vos says.

“We really tied that to how Vermeer uses hydraulics in our equipment.”

Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Mark Core says they wanted to pay tribute to their customers, employees, and equipment with another display at the cattle barn.

“We had quite a bit of signage that really talked about how big a deal it is that our beef and dairy producers within the state of Iowa and inside this country are so efficient in providing a wholesome, safe product to the marketplace,” Core says.

Vermeer also played a role in showcasing the state’s STEM initiative on the final day of the fair. We have more about Vermeer on In-Depth with Dr. Bob Leonard.