Riechmann Bros. broke ground on a new John Deere dealership location on February 23rd, alongside Poettker Construction Company, who is serving as the design-build contractor for the 15-acre development in Metro East.
“We pride ourselves on having a team of high-quality technicians and the largest parts inventory for same-day services. This new facility will allow greater accessibility for our customers,” said Bill Riechmann, CEO of Riechmann Bros.
The 34,000-SF facility will be located only a few miles from the original Breese, Ill. location built in 1988, providing ample space to accommodate customers, help accelerate training programs and increase employee retention.
The pre-engineered metal building will feature a canopy to match John Deere’s signature brand colors, showcase brick and stone wainscoting, epoxy floor finish and mezzanines for additional storage. The new facility will feature:
- an inside wash bay, providing a location to wash equipment while escaping the challenges of winter and freezing temperatures;
- a corporate training room to host technician and sales training with John Deere;
- private offices for the management and sales teams, allowing for confidentiality amongst customers; and
- two separate vehicle maintenance areas for agriculture and lawn care equipment.
Multiple energy-efficient elements such as LED lighting and extra insulation to control heating and cooling loses have been incorporated into the design.
“Poettker Construction is excited to work on a project that will contribute to the economic development and investment in the Breese community,” said Keith Poettker, president of Poettker Construction Company.
The anticipated completion date for the new Riechmann Bros. location is late 2021, just in time for their 100th anniversary.