Vermeer Corporation is a family-owned company that manufactures agricultural, environmental and construction equipment and is headquartered in Pella, Iowa

Pella, Iowa

Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,832 at the 2000 census. Pella is the home of Central College as well as several manufacturing companies, including Pella Corporation and Vermeer Manufacturing Company.- History :...

. It was founded in Pella in 1948 by Gary Vermeer as Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
In 1947 farmer Gary Vermeer designed a mechanical wagon hoist for his own use. Farm neighbors observed his wagon hoist in operation and were soon asking for the implement.