Claas facility will test lineup of agricultural machinery

Kristen Sindelar
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12, 2026

CLAAS 5.JPG — New equipment will be tested and developed inside the new Claas Research and Development Center.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar

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Just days before the Oct. 8 ribbon cutting ceremony for the Claas Research and Development Center (R&D Center) in Omaha, pockets of southern Nebraska were deluged with an overnight rainfall of 6 inches or more. Later in the week, sunny skies brought temperatures topping 90-some degrees with cold front causing a 50-degree drop by nightfall.

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CLAAS 1.jpg — Claas leadership celebrates with Nebraska state and local officials during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Claas Research and Development Center in Omaha, Neb.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar

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CLAAS 2.JPG — Gov. Jim Pillen speaks to the crowd at the grand opening of the Claas Research and Development Center Oct. 8.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar

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CLAAS 3.JPG — Peter Van Waart, head of manufacturing at Claas North America, signs the commemorative hood.
Midwest Messenger photos by Kristen Sindelar

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CLAAS 4.JPG — A commemorative hood was signed at the R&D Center grand opening Oct. 8.
Midwest Messenger photos by Kristen Sindelar

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.