Warrior Tractor and Equipment, one of John Deere’s strongest forestry and construction dealers with six locations in Alabama, hosted a 50^th anniversary celebration at its headquarters here on May 25. The event attracted over 400 and included forestry and construction customers, Warrior employees and other store managers, representatives from John Deere and other manufacturers, local dignitaries, and miscellaneous guests. Gene Ray Taylor founded Warrior in 1967 when he purchased a single John Deere dealership in Northport. Other locations include Athens, Montgomery, Monroeville, Oxford and Pelham. In addition to John Deere, Warrior represents Hitachi, Sakai, Leica Geosystems, Morbark, CSI, Talbert, Bomag and Big John Trailers. Commenting on 50 years of success, Taylor said, “Without our employees none of this would have been possible. Without our employees we wouldn’t have any customers. We’re very fortunate.”

Featured Story: “50-Year Celebration”

Event: Warrior Tractor & Equipment’s 50th Anniversary
Dates: May 25
Location: Northport, Alabama
Photos By: Jordan Anderson
SLT Issue: June 2017

Check out other featured articles in the June 2017 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine’s June 2017 issue features Cottondale, Florida’s Sapp’s Land & Excavating and Jerry Sapp Timber Company, Maben, Mississippi’s Flora Logging, LLC, Sheridan, Arkansas’ Pulpwood Producers Company, Inc., and Eastman, Georgia’s Callier Logging and Twin Rivers Land and Timber. A special article and photos highlight Tidewater Equipment Company’s recent demo day event, held May 6 near Quitman, Georgia. Another special article and photos highlight Warrior Tractor and Equipment’s recent 50^th anniversary celebration, held May 25 at their Northport, Alabama headquarters. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new products and upcoming events.