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One Million Motors in USA

Poclain Inc. has become a trusted name in key North American applications like skid steer loaders, directional drills, and combine harvesters.
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Since its establishment in 1978, Poclain Inc. has experienced steady growth. Our French brand has become a trusted name in key North American applications. Our French brand has become a trusted name in key North American applications like skid steer loaders, directional drills, and combine harvesters. In recent years, we have invested $25 million to expand capacity and upgrade our processes, leading to a 50% increase in output. 

We have reduced our lead times and achieved a significant milestone: the production of 1 million motors. Our dedicated team is at the core of our success, and we take pride in maintaining exceptionally low turnover.

Some of our team members share their most memorable experiences at Poclain Inc.

 

"Hey Poclain guy!"... USA team shares memorable experiences 

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Mark Debruine

34 years with Poclain
Regional Sales Manager

Poclain’s collaboration with Vermeer started in 1992. I was calling on them and it happened to be the first time Poclain provided a Poclain shirt to a salesperson. As I was walking through plant 6, I passed a cubical where two design engineers were sitting. They saw my shirt and said “Hey Poclain guy! We just got off the phone with RexRoth”. I stopped and said hello. I asked them how we could help, and it turned out they were going to build a directional drill. They explained how the machine worked, and we began to discuss the drill rotate circuit of a machine I had not heard of before. 

At the first meeting they defined the torque required. At the second meeting, we discussed the motor rpm needed, and it turned out they needed to hit both full torque and full rpm. It is what we call corner horsepower, and you cannot push one motor to do both. 

They added that there was a pulling force that exceeded our bearing capacity. So I proposed that we use two motors to handle the horsepower for the drill rotate circuit and Vermeer build a gearbox that would interface with two motors and handle the axial load of the thrust / pull back circuit. 

The Vermeer HDD gearbox was born. Over time Poclain got the motors on the thrust / pull back circuit as well. As Vermeer introduced new HDD models, I worked with them to apply the same concept with different size motors. 

The shirt I had on in 1992 has spurred an amazing collaboration between Vermeer and Poclain. I wear a Poclain shirt every time I visit a customer because it’s a great way to meet new people and be easily recognized.

Earle Jacob

20 years with Poclain
Machining Supervisor

There was the 30-year anniversary of Poclain France in Verberie. I went there with four of my colleagues. 

It was awesome because there were colleagues from the Slovenia, China, India, Italy and Czech Republic plants. 

There were also members from the Bataille family, distributors from England and Germany, customers and vendors. 

It was very interesting to hear the customers ask specific questions and mingle with Poclain staff from every location and job function. 

I was especially impressed with the Verberie plant and surrounding facilities.

 

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Joe Iberl

14 years with Poclain
Applications Engineering Manager

In March 2012, I had the privilege to visit the French Alps very close to the Poclain piston plant to ski with a group of my colleagues from around the world, many of whom I still work closely with today. 

Without Poclain I would have never had this opportunity for such a unique and unforgettable team building event, and I am thankful that I could be a part of this special occasion. 

Thank you, Poclain!

Ben Ocasio

19 years with Poclain
Dojo Trainer

Throughout my 19 years of working at Poclain, I have had the privilege of working in various capacities, from an operator and service operator to a logistics agent. Each role has provided me with a unique perspective on the intricacies and dedication required to maintain our high standards of quality and innovation. I am excited to pass on the knowledge and skills I have acquired over nearly two decades to the next generation of Poclain employees. My goal is to instill the same level of dedication, attention to detail, and passion for quality that has been the cornerstone of our success.

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Dave Fechner

Assembly Supervisor
 

It is amazing to see the growth. At the beginning, we barely occupied half of the former building and there was only one assembly line. At the time we were producing 50 different motors. Now we produce 50 different motors on any given day.

George Knezic

17 years with Poclain
District Sales Manager

To me the amazing thing is the great knowledgeable people. I am advocate of sales growth and it’s been good. We have challenges, we are not perfect, but we address them, and it’s all about growing.

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Phil Hempel

18 years with Poclain
Quality Manager
 

I started out on the assembly line, that’s where the relationship with the team started. We have so many long-term employees who are now in key positions, that makes feel me very proud.


Teamwork. I cannot pinpoint only one event. We worked together and that’s how we were able to get to the millionth motor. When you work with your colleagues more than you see your family, it becomes your second family.

 

 

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