Sen. Chuck Grassley to Visit CNH Burlington Plant

BURLINGTON, IA, Jan 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is visiting the CNH (Case New Holland)
manufacturing plant in Burlington where it makes loader/backhoes, tractor
loaders and rough-terrain forklifts for the Case brand. In addition to
participating in an employee assembly and plant tour, Sen. Grassley will have
an opportunity to operate a Case loader/backhoe, the flagship product of the
plant.

Sen. Grassley will also see the manufacturing processes dedicated to
fulfillment of Case Construction Equipment's five-year contract with the U.S.
Army to supply more than 500 backhoe loaders.

"We're honored to host Sen. Grassley's visit," said Robert Ciecko, plant
manager. Ciecko explained that the plant recently completed insourcing of
Case tractor loader/backhoe chassis welding and loader arm welding operations.
"The total investment exceeded $8.0 million, and 40 new welding jobs were
created," he said. "Insourcing was partially possible due to $600,000 in
IDED funding and an ample supply of high-quality welders in the Burlington
area, which traditionally has a strong manufacturing heritage."

"Sen. Grassley's visit is the latest in a long line of historical milestones
at the
Burlington plant," said Jim McCullough, President and CEO of Case
Construction Equipment, Inc. "This facility has been a cornerstone of the local
economy since its opening in 1937, and it has been the home of the Case
loader/backhoe, the world's first factory-integrated machine of its type,
for more than 50 years." McCullough further noted, "Oversight of Defense
Department projects has been one of the Senator's main areas of interest, so
we're very pleased with this opportunity to give him a direct report on Case's
success in fulfilling our Army contract."

The one million sq.-ft. plant employs more than 430 full-time employees
andapproximately 100 contract employees and is a leading manufacturing operation
in the
area.

Sen. Grassley has visited every one of Iowa's 99 counties at least one
timeevery year since his election to the Senate in 1980. He is the ranking
member of
the Finance Committee and serves on the Agriculture, Judiciary and Budget
committees.

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction
equipment
around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, articulated trucks,
excavators,
motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid
steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case
dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner -- with
world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and
flexible financing. More information is available at www.casece.com. Case is a
division of CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat
S.p.A. (FIA.MI).

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