One of the world’s largest tractor manufacturers is planting a flag in Blacksburg, opening an office in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and moving senior level staffers here to create a technology development outpost.
India-based Mahindra & Mahindra has not said how many employees it plans at the CRC. But Rajesh Jejurikar, president of the company’s farm equipment business, said it will have a “strong on-ground presence in Blacksburg” focused on developing new products for sale in North America.
The company, which outpaces competitors like John Deere in global tractor sales with revenue above $3 billion, has also solidified a deep research relationship with Virginia Tech.
