We are thrilled to announce that Papé Machinery Construction & Forestry has once again been recognized by John Deere for its commitment to excellence, receiving the prestigious Onyx Circle Award on Wednesday, September 18th, at a ceremony held in Amelia Island, Florida. This is the second time Papé Machinery has received this honor, having also earned the award in December 2015.
“We are honored to receive the Onyx Circle Award once again. This recognition reflects our team’s relentless dedication to both innovation and service, demonstrating our commitment to the success of our customers.” – Jordan Papé, CEO of The Papé Group.
The Onyx Circle Award, created by John Deere in 2011, highlights John Deere’s top Construction and Forestry dealers, recognizing five dealers for their commitment to excellence in servicing John Deere customers. In recognizing Pape Machinery, John Deere noted Pape’s excellent market share, long-term investments in facilities, and expansion of rental operations. These investments reflect our ongoing dedication to supporting our customers’ success.
A Major Milestone: The New Fremont, CA Facility
A key example of this commitment is the opening of our new Fremont, California store on September 8th, 2023. This state-of-the-art, 65,000-square-foot facility, featuring 17 service bays, is a testament to our dedication to creating spaces that foster growth—not just within our company, but also to meet the evolving needs of our customers. By investing in cutting-edge facilities like Fremont, we ensure that we can offer top-tier service, innovation, and technology that enhance uptime and productivity for all who rely on us. As a multi-generation family business, planning for the future is a cornerstone of Pape’s commitment to customer service.
Looking Ahead: Continuous Growth for Our Customers
Winning the Onyx Circle Award reinforces our core belief that our growth is intrinsically linked to the future success of our customers. Our new Fremont facility, along with other key investments, reflects this vision by offering the highest levels of service and support to help our customers grow and thrive in their industries.
With over 160 locations across the West, we’re proud to cover a wide range of industries, including construction and logging, trucking, material handling and warehousing, agricultural equipment, and trenching and landscaping. Wherever our customers operate, Papé provides the support, expertise, and cutting-edge solutions needed to maximize uptime and drive their success. Whether you’re a long-standing customer or new to Papé, our doors are always open, and we look forward to keeping your business moving.
