Leading the Way
At New Leader Manufacturing, we pride ourselves in designing and building the best equipment possible. Through innovative solutions, we have shaped our success as a trusted, industry-leading manufacturer of precision spreaders and equipment for farmers and municipalities around the world.
Our History
Roy Gaddis founds Highway Equipment Company, laying the groundwork for what would become New Leader Manufacturing.
The Model P, a simple hopper with a hand-operated spinner, becomes the company’s first Hi-Way product.
An early snowmobile-style machine is developed to pull sleighs carrying people and supplies, earning its place as the “New Leader.”
Cliff Jordan purchases the company from Roy Gaddis, marking a new chapter for the business.
New Leader Manufacturing partners with Ag-Chem, now part of AGCO, to support agricultural application equipment.
William T. Rissi and Columbus “Cal” Basile purchase the company from Cliff Jordan.
New Leader Manufacturing partners with Case IH, a well-known name in agricultural equipment systems.
Matt Rissi and Rocki Shepard take on operational leadership of the company.
The G4 spinner assembly is released, bringing new precision to product spreading.
New Leader Manufacturing enters a partnership with Oxbo to reach more customers in agricultural application markets.
The company moves from its 4-acre location on D Avenue to its current 50-acre campus on 76th Avenue.
Hi-Way releases the XT3 multipurpose dump body with a pre-wet system for snow and ice control.
New Leader Manufacturing partners with John Deere’s Nutrient Application Division to support precision application in agriculture.
New Leader Manufacturing enters a partnership with RBR, expanding its network of trusted equipment partners.
The NL5000 G5 is released with 16-section swath width control for more efficient, precise application.
New Leader Manufacturing opens its first international facility, New Leader Comércio de Equipamentos Agrícolas e Serviços Limitada, in Assis, São Paulo, Brazil.
The company completes a one-of-a-kind, 32,000-square-foot testing facility designed to support product development and performance validation.
The company rebrands as New Leader Manufacturing while staying true to the people, products and values that built it.
New Leader Manufacturing celebrates 85 years of building the best with our exceptional people.
The NL720 launches as part of the NL7 Series, offering spread widths up to 120 feet.