Governor Hochul Marks Official Grand Opening For High-Tech Farming Equipment Manufacturer Oxbo’s New U.S. Headquarters In Genesee County

Global Agribusiness Company Commits To Creating Close to 80 New Jobs at New 200,000 Square-Foot Facility in the Village of Bergen

State Investment Complements the Regionally Developed Comprehensive Strategy To Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Through Projects That Support the Agribusiness Industry

Facility Photo Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the official grand opening of Oxbo's new farming equipment manufacturing facility in the Town of Bergen, Genesee County. The global agribusiness company constructed a new $60.5 million, 200,000 square-foot facility in Apple Tree Acres Corporate Park which will also serve as the company's U.S. headquarters. The company has committed to creating up to 78 new jobs at the site. Empire State Development is providing up to $2.5 million through the performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program in exchange for the job creation commitments. Genesee County, the Town and Village of Bergen and Greater Rochester Enterprise are also assisting with the venture.

"Supporting projects that fuel the agricultural industry is essential to New York's economic future and we will continue to make investments that move this crucial service forward," Governor Hochul said. "Oxbo's commitment is helping us to cultivate those opportunities, ensuring that New York remains an agricultural leader for generations to come."

Oxbo's newBergen facility serves as a production center for advanced harvesters for high value crops such as seed corn, sweet corn, green beans and peas. The site also includes increased laser and machining capabilities, a state-of-the-art ventilation system in the weld shop, the addition of powder coating, a product showroom, an outdoor test track, providing customers, dealers and employees with hands-on demonstrations, technical training and equipment testing.

Oxbo High Value Crop Division President Joe Perzia said, "This new facility marks an important milestone for Oxbo. By transitioning operations from our former Byron, NY facility into a purpose-built, highly efficient facility in Bergen, NY we are able to provide more innovative, high-quality products and even stronger support to our customers. We are proud to be part of the Bergen community and excited about what lies ahead."

Founded more than 60 years ago and headquartered in the Netherlands, Oxbo designs and manufactures advanced farming equipment for the global agribusiness industry offering a range of products for various markets, including harvesting equipment, manure spreaders and vegetable harvesters. In addition to the Town of Bergen location, the company maintains additional operations in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France and Brazil. They also have global locations for sales, direct service and parts support.

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Under Governor Hochul's leadership, ESD continues to make key investments that strengthen vital industries like advanced manufacturing and agribusiness, while also helping communities develop the infrastructure to encourage and support these businesses. Oxbo's decision to open its new U.S. headquarters in Genesee County represents the importance of our public-private partnerships in creating jobs and generating new economic growth, and their impact in building a stronger New York."

Read the full press release here.