News Releases News Releases Get the latest news, product releases and relevant information about CLAAS and our harvesting products.Contact John Schofield, Marketing Coordinator, at 402-861-1027 for more information. Back to overview Succeeds John Patterson of JCB USALeif Magnusson of CLAAS Elected as AEM ChairOMAHA, Neb. – November 17, 2015 – CLAAS of America is proud to announce Leif Magnusson, President of CLAAS Global Sales Americas, has been elected as 2016 Chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Magnusson succeeds John Patterson of JCB USA Group, and will serve a one-year term as AEM Chair.“Since becoming a board member in 2010, I have seen first hand the benefits AEM has on the industry,” said Magnusson. “I am honored to have been selected to serve as the AEM Chair and I look forward to a productive year with this organization.”As the AEM chair, Magnusson will lead the AEM Board of Directors and work along side the other AEM officers and directors to provide direction and guidance for AEM services, activities and programs.
Magnusson will continue to share his expertise on a variety of topics including public policy, equipment statistics, market information, and business development.AEM is a trade association that provides services for global, North American-based companies that manufacture equipment, products and services. Membership is made up of more than 850 companies from agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utilities industries..), one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of agricultural equipment. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, CLAAS of America offers a wide variety of technologically innovative combines, forage harvesters, balers and hay tools to provide growers with optimum performance in the field. Located at numerous factories worldwide, a dedicated engineering staff is focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. Dealer Locator Event calendar Commodity Classic San Antonio, TX Canada's Farm Progress Show Regina, SK Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Algoma, WI Event center Request Information
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She sang “What Is Love” and secured an early turn from Aguilera, who heard something special in Fearing. Fearing, who is only 15-years-old, showcased impressive range and tone, and it’s fine that no other coaches turned, because she belongs on Team Christina.Next, Adam Wakefield, who gigs around Nashville, took the stage next for a performance of “Tennessee Whiskey.” He played guitar, and and his experience as a full-time musician came through in his audition. Levine, always hoping to land a country singer, turned first. Shelton followed, leading to a classic showdown between the rival coaches. Wakefield unsurprisingly chose Shelton.He was followed by Caroline Burns, who first auditioned in season 9 but didn’t turn any chairs. This time around, she sang “So Far Away” by Carole King and first caught the ears of Levine. Shelton turned at the last second for another Levine-Shelton showdown. “I am so proud that I heard it and turned right away,” Levine said, noting how much she has improved since last season.
She joined Team Adam.Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark sang “All Right Now” next, but nerves affected her control. None of the coaches turned for her. Shelton praised her verses but said she sounded strained on the chorus.Hoping for better luck, Emily Keener auditioned next, singing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” She got a four-chair turn almost right away. It was a great song choice, allowing Kenner to show off her range and power.'The Voice' Recap: Season 10 Kicks Off, Christina Aguilera Back As JudgeKeener has a very different voice, and there wasn’t really an obvious choice for which team she belonged to. “Your voice is like nothing I’ve ever heard before. It’s like a completely new sound,” Shelton said. Keener joined Team Pharrell.Experienced blues singer Laith Al-Saadi auditioned next. He had strong vocals and was excellent on the guitar, too. Levine and Shelton turned for him, and Al-Saadi joined Team Adam. “I’m a rocket at heart, and I had to pick Adam,” Al-Saadi said.
Angie Keilhauer said she fell in love with the idea of songwriting when she grew up listening to her mother’s Dolly Parton records. Before coming to The Voice, Keilhauer sang on a cruise ship for a living. But she wants to be able to reach people with her music without the cruise line. She sang “I Hold On” by Dierks Bentley and played guitar. Levine, Pharrell and Shelton turned for her. “You have so much control,” Pharrell said. “You kept getting better and better as the performance went on,” Levine added. Keilhauer joined Team Blake.'The Voice' Season Nine: And the Winner Is...Theron Early auditioned next, singing “Amazed” by Lonestar. Before his audition, he explained that he doesn’t consider himself a country singer, but he is drawn to a range of genres and likes to bring his own style to them. He was hoping for a chair turn from Shelton, but he didn’t get any turns. Pharrell and Aguilera came close to pressing their buttons, but it just wasn’t tight enough for them.