'''New Idea''' was birthed in 1899 when [[Wikipedia:Joseph Oppenheim|Joseph Oppenheim]] created the first mechanical [[manure spreader]] in Maria Stein, Ohio, [[USA]]. He died shortly after the first few were built, and B.C. Oppenheim and his son-in-law, [[Wikipedia:Henry Synck|Henry Synck]] took over the leadership of the company. It was first known as ''Oppenheim's New Idea'', and in 1904 changed its name to '''New Idea Spreader Company'''<ref>New Idea Development,” Celina Daily Standard, August 27, 1999, page 7A, Sidebar.</ref>
'''New Idea''' was birthed in 1899 when [[Wikipedia:Joseph Oppenheim|Joseph Oppenheim]] created the first mechanical [[manure spreader]] in Maria Stein, Ohio, [[USA]]. He died shortly after the first few were built, and B.C. Oppenheim and his son-in-law, [[Wikipedia:Henry Synck|Henry Synck]] took over the leadership of the company. It was first known as ''Oppenheim's New Idea'', and in 1904 changed its name to '''New Idea Spreader Company'''<ref>New Idea Development,” Celina Daily Standard, August 27, 1999, page 7A, Sidebar.</ref>
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In 1912, all operations were moved to Coldwater, OH. The company was sold in 1945 to '''AVCO'''<ref>“Scope Broadened by Aviation Corp.," New York Times, October 30, 1945 stating that AVCO “will purchase slightly over 50% of New Idea’s outstanding shares from the four managing officers of the company, Henry Synck and J.A, J.H. and T.H. Oppenheim” and “Mr. Synck will be retained as a consultant and director and each of the Messrs. Oppenheim will remain officers and directors." See also:”New Idea Development,” Celina Daily Standard, August 27, 1999, page 7A, Sidebar. See also:Brian Wayne Wells, “The New Idea Spreader Company (part 2 of 2 Parts)” Belt/Pulley Magazine, Vol.11, No.6, November/December 1998, Part 2, http://wellssouth.com/blog/?p=83 (accessed Nov. 8, 2010). AVCO, founded in 1928 as The Aviation Corporation, is now a subsidiary of Textron. http://www.reference.com/browse/AVCO (accessed December 8, 2010). In 1950, the last entirely orange wagon with green wheels and the New Idea motto, “Invention, Leadership, Quality,” rolled out of the Coldwater facility. The serial number of the wagon was 11,398 and the lot number was W-108. Wells, “The New Idea Spreader Company … Part 2”</ref>
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In 1912, all operations were moved to Coldwater, Ohio. The company was sold in 1945 to [[AVCO]]<ref>“Scope Broadened by Aviation Corp.," New York Times, October 30, 1945 stating that AVCO “will purchase slightly over 50% of New Idea’s outstanding shares from the four managing officers of the company, Henry Synck and J.A, J.H. and T.H. Oppenheim” and “Mr. Synck will be retained as a consultant and director and each of the Messrs. Oppenheim will remain officers and directors." See also:”New Idea Development,” Celina Daily Standard, August 27, 1999, page 7A, Sidebar. See also:Brian Wayne Wells, “The New Idea Spreader Company (part 2 of 2 Parts)” Belt/Pulley Magazine, Vol.11, No.6, November/December 1998, Part 2, http://wellssouth.com/blog/?p=83 (accessed Nov. 8, 2010). AVCO, founded in 1928 as '''The Aviation Corporation''', is now a subsidiary of Textron. http://www.reference.com/browse/AVCO (accessed December 8, 2010). In 1950, the last entirely orange wagon with green wheels and the New Idea motto, “Invention, Leadership, Quality,” rolled out of the Coldwater facility. The serial number of the wagon was 11,398 and the lot number was W-108. Wells, “The New Idea Spreader Company … Part 2”</ref>
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In 1984 the New Idea division was purchased by [[White Farm Equipment]] toform [[White-New Idea]], a division of the '''Allied Products''' Corporation. In 1993, [[AGCO]] purchased [[White-New Idea]]. AGCO, and White before it, also manufactured tractors at the Coldwater, OH plant, but in 1999, AGCO closed the plant. Hay product manufacturing was moved to the [[Hesston]] plant in Hesston, KS.
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In 1984 the New Idea division was purchased by the [[Allied Corporation]], which then purchased the [[White Farm Equipment]] in 1985, and formed [[White-New Idea]]. In 1993, [[AGCO]] purchased [[White-New Idea]]. AGCO, and White before it, also manufactured tractors at the Coldwater, Ohio plant, but in 1999, AGCO closed the plant. Hay product manufacturing was moved to the [[Hesston]] plant in Hesston, Kansas.
The New Idea brand was dropped by AGCO around 2007.
The New Idea brand was dropped by AGCO around 2007.
New Idea was birthed in 1899 when Joseph Oppenheim created the first mechanical manure spreader in Maria Stein, Ohio, USA. He died shortly after the first few were built, and B.C. Oppenheim and his son-in-law, Henry Synck took over the leadership of the company. It was first known as Oppenheim's New Idea, and in 1904 changed its name to New Idea Spreader Company[1]
In 1912, all operations were moved to Coldwater, Ohio. The company was sold in 1945 to AVCO[2]
In 1984 the New Idea division was purchased by the Allied Corporation, which then purchased the White Farm Equipment in 1985, and formed White-New Idea. In 1993, AGCO purchased White-New Idea. AGCO, and White before it, also manufactured tractors at the Coldwater, Ohio plant, but in 1999, AGCO closed the plant. Hay product manufacturing was moved to the Hesston plant in Hesston, Kansas.
The New Idea brand was dropped by AGCO around 2007.
↑New Idea Development,” Celina Daily Standard, August 27, 1999, page 7A, Sidebar.
↑“Scope Broadened by Aviation Corp.," New York Times, October 30, 1945 stating that AVCO “will purchase slightly over 50% of New Idea’s outstanding shares from the four managing officers of the company, Henry Synck and J.A, J.H. and T.H. Oppenheim” and “Mr. Synck will be retained as a consultant and director and each of the Messrs. Oppenheim will remain officers and directors." See also:”New Idea Development,” Celina Daily Standard, August 27, 1999, page 7A, Sidebar. See also:Brian Wayne Wells, “The New Idea Spreader Company (part 2 of 2 Parts)” Belt/Pulley Magazine, Vol.11, No.6, November/December 1998, Part 2, http://wellssouth.com/blog/?p=83 (accessed Nov. 8, 2010). AVCO, founded in 1928 as The Aviation Corporation, is now a subsidiary of Textron. http://www.reference.com/browse/AVCO (accessed December 8, 2010). In 1950, the last entirely orange wagon with green wheels and the New Idea motto, “Invention, Leadership, Quality,” rolled out of the Coldwater facility. The serial number of the wagon was 11,398 and the lot number was W-108. Wells, “The New Idea Spreader Company … Part 2”
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