Fargo, ND – [January 15, 2025] – Butler Machinery Company, a leading provider of construction and agricultural equipment, celebrated its 70th anniversary on January 4, 2025. Founded in 1955 by Francis J. Butler, the company has grown from its roots in Fargo, North Dakota, to a network of over 20 locations.
"Francis J. Butler, himself a contractor, understood the challenges and the importance of reliable equipment and support firsthand," says Twylah Blotsky, President of Butler Machinery Company. "He built Butler Machinery on a foundation of trust, emphasizing the importance of customer relationships. This commitment to customer satisfaction has guided us for 70 years and continues to be our driving force today. Our commitment to providing exceptional equipment solutions and unparalleled customer service has been the cornerstone of our success."
Butler Machinery Company is a full-service equipment dealer in North Dakota, South Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. Butler Ag Equipment, a division of Butler Machinery Company, provides agriculture equipment and service in the Dakotas as well as areas of Nebraska and Sidney, Montana.
A Legacy of Excellence
For seven decades, Butler Machinery Company has consistently upheld the values that guide its actions:
• Our Team: We believe our team is our greatest asset. We believe in working together and treating each other with dignity and respect.
• Customer Driven: We are customer driven. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations, but never at the cost of our values.
• Integrity: We believe that integrity is paramount. Our word is the cornerstone of our business, and we will earn the trust of those we serve.
• Accountability: We believe in accountability. We understand the impact of our decisions and accept responsibility for our words and our actions.
• Excellence: We believe in excellence through innovation, life-long learning and professional development.
• Safety: We believe in uncompromised safety. We are collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.
Key Milestones
• 1955: Founded by Francis J. Butler in Fargo, North Dakota.
• 1964: Expanded operations to western North Dakota with the purchase of Schultz Machinery.
• Late 1960s: Established the Bismarck Oil Analysis Lab.
• 1986: Caterpillar launched the Challenger rubber track tractor, returning Butler Machinery Company to the Agriculture equipment market.
• 1988: Acquired Kearns Machinery Company, expanding into South Dakota.
• 2000: Completed a state-of-the-art training center in Fargo, North Dakota to develop talent for the future.
• 2010s: Launched Butler Ag Equipment, expanding into Nebraska.
• 2021: Expanded Butler Ag Equipment footprint into eastern Montana.
Looking Ahead
As Butler Machinery Company enters its seventieth year, the company remains committed to its mission: "To build long-term relationships, founded on trust, creating mutual growth and success." This commitment drives the company to:
• Invest in the latest equipment and technologies to better serve our customers.
• Enhance the customer experience through innovative solutions that improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Support the continued growth and development of its employees.
• Give back to the communities it serves.
CEO Timeline
• 1955-1970: Francis J. Butler
• 1970-1998: Matt Butler
• 1998-2019: Dan Butler
• 2019-Present: Twylah Blotsky
About Butler Machinery Company
Butler Machinery Company is a third-generation family-owned business, currently led by President and CEO Twylah Blotsky, along with fellow owners, Jim, Josh and Jake Blotsky. Butler Machinery Company is a premier dealer of construction and agricultural equipment, offering a wide range of products and services, including sales, service, parts and rentals for leading brands such as Caterpillar, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, Horsch, Drago, Trimble and more. With a focus on customer satisfaction and mutual growth and success, Butler Machinery Company strives to be the preferred equipment partner in every market it serves.