1959

NECO founder Bill Patterson was working as a part-time draftsman for SnowCo. He started building bin unloaders in his garage because SnowCo customers were requesting these while SnowCo management did not want to expand operations in that direction.

The next year, Vern Nebergall joined Bill Patterson and together they became an innovative and highly successful management team. Bill took charge of product development while Vern handled sales, marketing, and administrative functions. In the early 1960's NECO moved to its current location in north Omaha, Nebraska.

1968

NECO introduced a highly successful second product; the in-bin circulation/drying system. This system was more effective than the stirring machines then on the market. Additionally, it could remove grain from the bin as soon as it was dry - creating an in-bin continuous flow drying system. Today, NECO offers five "flow" systems.

1985

NECO responded to market research showing a need for a more rugged stirring device by introducing the heavy-duty Stir-rite system. Later that year, Vern Nebergall decided to sell NECO. In January of 1986, NECO was sold to TIC United Corporation of Dallas, TX.

2001

Virgil Eihusen, CEO of Global Industries Inc., purchased NECO in May of 2001. NECO's product line complimented that of MFS and its subsidiaries. At that time, MFS was positioned to become a complete supplier of agricultural products as well as the industry leader for in-bin products. Virgil envisioned an affordable product with outstanding quality that was suited for both domestic and foreign customers. NECO fit the bill perfectly. In 2004, Virgil's grandson, Jack Henry became the new CEO of Global Industries.

2009

Today, NECO's manufacturing facilities occupy 120,000 square feet. NECO's top priority is to continue to provide top quality, solid value, and excellent service to each of our customers. Our products are sold worldwide through a network of dealers, distributors, and regional warehouses. Our warehouse are located in Hampton, IA - Henderson, NE - Monmouth, IL - Oakland, IL - Watertown, SD - Wynne, AR.

Building on the solid foundation that was laid by the NECO founders and previous employees, we will continue to ensure that NECO products remain high quality and an excellent value.