CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — Bane-Welker Equipment announced an expansion of the company in Ohio.
Bane-Welker Equipment has purchased the sales and service areas of the Evolution Ag dealerships in Circleville, Plain City and Utica. Bane-Welker Equipment will offer parts, sales and service at all three locations.
This addition brings the total of Bane-Welker Equipment dealerships to six in Ohio. The 55-year-old Case IH dealership previously purchased locations in Georgetown and Wilmington in 2014 and Eaton in 2016.
Bane-Welker Equipment also operates nine locations in Indiana.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the growth we’ve seen in Ohio,” said Jason Bane, president of Bane-Welker Equipment. “Ohio has welcomed us with open arms, and we are deeply committed to these communities. We’re looking forward to serving as ag partners in these counties with our new customers.”
Customers can rest assured that Bane-Welker Equipment is committed to a smooth transition, the company president said. Customers can also depend on Bane-Welker Equipment for customer service well beyond the sale, he said.
“We are working hard to make sure this is a seamless transition for our customers,” said Phil Bane, CEO of Bane-Welker Equipment. “Our team is working hard, so we would just ask for patience as we move through the process. We promise the change will be well worth it.”
Bane-Welker Equipment is a progressive company committed to growth, innovation and old-fashioned hard work, the CEO said. The company started out humbly and has committed to hiring and training the best in the ag industry in order to grow into a company that is well-respected, he said.
“Our goal has always been growth and innovation,” Phil Bane said. “We have always strived to be the best, so we can help our customers achieve their goals. The world of agriculture is changing every day. We want to be right there, in the thick of it, so we can assist our customers in every way possible.”
While Bane-Welker Equipment has grown into one of the largest Case IH dealers in the United States, it has remained true to a hometown mentality where customer service and loyalty are of the utmost importance, Jason Bane said.
“Our internal commitment at BWE is that customers are priority No. 1,” he said. “We’re here to help. It’s that simple. We want to make a positive impact and leave a lasting footprint in our ag communities. Our people are passionate about what they do, and I am proud of that culture we have created within our company. That mindset benefits our team and, most importantly, our customers.”
In 2018, Bane-Welker Equipment became 100% employee-owned, showing the commitment to its employees and ensuring a successful future within the industry.
“Working for a company who believes and invests so strongly in its employees is important to me,” said employee-owner Sara Howard. “It’s rewarding to be acknowledged for the hard work I put in, and it’s encouraging for the customer to know we’re here, in it for the long haul, with them. BWE really is like a family, and it’s a great place to work.”
Bane-Welker Equipment, founded in 1967 by Kenneth and Patricia Bane, is an agriculture equipment company representing Case IH and other complementary brands. It offers new and used equipment, parts, sales, service, precision farming, online parts sales and customer support.