1968 Hay Mobale

Heritage

Harper Industries is proud of our entrepreneurial beginnings and small-town approach to life and business.

Our Heritage

1997 DewEze Introduces the Super Slicer 2
DewEze Super Slicer II

The Super Slicer II – the next generation of bale slicing equipment – is introduced as an innovative tool to feed long stem hay.

1998 DewEze Introduces the 100 Series Flatbeds
DewEze Flatbed and Reel Transport beds

DewEze expands its flatbed line, offering a 100 Series Standard Flatbed and a Reel Transport model to serve various markets.

1988 Harper Industries, Inc. acquires DewEze Manufacturing
Harper Industries logo

Harper Industries, Inc., an employee leadership group formed by Tim Penner, President, acquires the assets of DewEze Manufacturing from Owasso, initiating a period of profound growth and innovation.

2000 DewEze Introduces the 400 Series Bale Bed
DewEze 400 series bale bed

DewEze introduces its first new product line since being purchased by Harper industries: the 400 series bale bed.

2002 DewEze Releases 500 Series Bale Beds
DewEze introduces 500 series bale bed

Another new product line; the 500 Series bale bed was released, accommodating dual wheel trucks.

2002 Harper Industries purchases Goosen Industries
Goosen Industries logo

HII expands its turf maintenance and landscaping lines after purchasing Goossen Industries of Beatrice, NE, from the Toro Corporation.

2003 Harper Turf Equipment Introduce the TV40
Harper Turf Equipment TV40

The latest addition to the Harper Turf line, the TV40, combines powerful pickup performance with a patented, dust-control feature.

2007 Harper Industries Purchases Interest in Horsch
Horsch - Farming with Passion

HII purchases an interest in Horsch activity in North America agreeing to produce Horsch tillage and seeding equipment at the HII plant in Harper, KS.

2007 Harper Industries Introduces the ATM 162
Harper Industries ATM162

The leader in all-terrain mowing technology, Harper Industries introduces the next slope mowing innovation – the ATM 162.

2009 DewEze Releases PosiFlow Reservoir
DewEze releases PosiFlow Reservoir

DewEze Manufacturing announces the VT Series Valve System featuring the PosiFlow reservoir – a labor-saving tank for trucks in the snow and ice industry.