Number of Employees: 900 Business Owners: Stockholders TEAM focus How long have you been in business: 107 years The Toro Company Toro employees come for the job, stay for the sense of community Friendships, fayyalty and Toro in Windom support. "He helps keep the plant go Those are not terms one might immediately attach to a local plant that employs 900 people. But as you spend time at the Wind Toro plant, all four of those things are clearly evident ing from a facilities maintenance perspective Vancura said. "He has been the longest teated em ployee here for decades Garrett added that Torstand ready to support to employees. "We invest in the Is the coming days people will consider jobs available at Toro, a list that includes assemblers, tool & diecast maintenance, automa teach them a trade and other things "you choose to stay with what your are doing (ar the plasthen a place for you. If you want to advance, get your degree and ad ditional training for advancement Tarn mewer is among the may prodects be is the readeToro is the place The ser mark and 80 branded products, all brandner tion, shit anembly supervisors and manufacturing engineers Among the things those appl cants will learn is why the average temare at the plant is 14 years It is a small community hene at the plantsid Laura Vancora, Human Resources Director at Tora. "We have people coming from a 60-mile radius into this small community, but we all care Paling noted that one begins their work at Toro and shows suc cewat meeting expectations, they The Tor Company "Bone is a long standing brand name Garrett said. "The people who work here really understand the diversity of products that we make here and throughout the Toro corporation. are proud to say, "I worked on that That was on my line Community support may be surprised by the opport nities that exist "When someone has a fire at their home, or is dugnosed with cance or needs help, it is ama ing how people eally around "You really can go anywhere from here Paling sa Safety is critical Meanwhile, Toro takes pride in being a solid corporate chien "We know how important is and we value our relationship with the Windom community Vancora said The three main product areas produced in the Windo plant include the seated amo-turn rid ing mowers, stand on contractor mowers and walk-behind com tractor equipment "People come here for the job but stay for the small community Dale Garre, the plants director of operations, added, "We rely on Garrett says new employers can be assured safety is a priority "Many of the people who start here on their first day have not seen the inside of a manufactur The plant is clearly a beehive of each other to do teamwork and build a quality product Toro's apport, which of comes through equipment done tions, focuses on three key are activity. There's a sense of energy felt by everyone in the building John Baetan manage Vancora says an example of that sense of community involved Lonny Volla, a second shit supervisor who recently passed away after a battle with cancer Education, including things like schools, sports and robotics Emergency services Conservation stainability ing facility Garrett said. "It is different. We want to make sure that they feel safe and know that our commentione is safety Vancura stressed that incle on and diversity is held in high works in the office area, but defi nitely feels that energy which includes the broad eregand at Toro "As an office person. I can walk out and see what kind of work goes on out there. Baser said. "I is really interesting to see people taking the parts and turning them into a fed ronmental projects, but also such is important, how we can groups as Docks Unlimited Hiring for life "Last year when they were do ing a benefit, Lonay's line built a Toro unit, step-by-step Vancurs recalled. "In the end it was signed by everyone from his group and provided as part of the benefit. Lonny's crew did that for his clearly builds pride make the many different cultures we have here at Toro in Windo feelvad Vand "W The daily focus on quality Garrett stresses that Toro behaveally expanded our number leves in investing in its people of interpreters here. In the past "When we all someone to joisy, we brought in two lingal Toro, we hire them for de Gar-persons and we have more b lingual resources. We really want rett said. "That's our intention people to feel like this is home and that they are included "You come across the To brand quite often said Kayle Paling, assembly operations manager for Tors, I think people Sense of pride The sense of pride extends to Toros reputation for quality There is no better example than Virgil Gottsche, a millwright who recently celebrated 55 years with A partner with Windom for over 70 years! and the surrounding 1951 Toro purchased the building from William Moors, who moved his hammermill business to a new building across the highway 1990 Renovated and expanded the Die Cast area, adding two die cast machines to allow for production of Lawn Boy castings 1952 Added 15,000 square feet to accommodate the production of rotary lawnmowers 1954 Added 12,000 square feet and began pro 1993 Added 800 square feet in two areas to increase receiving and bulk warehouse space 1995 Added 55,000 square feet, modernizing and increasing capacities in welding and painting duction of snow blowers areas 1957 Added 20,000 square feet to accommodate increased production 1969 Added 3.000 square feet, doubling the se of the plant and bringing the total area to almost 150,000 square feet 2001 Torbates 30 years in Windo 2004 Invested 2 million in new Die Cast machines at the plant 2005 John Ramberger, "Cliff" from popular 1970 Added 35,000 square feet to accommodate production of riding mowers from a closed plant in Springfield, Ohio TV show Cheers, visits plant for the Tranel Chan nel's "Made in America 1978 Added 55000 square feet of warehouse 2006 Added a new computer room and a new 180 foot power washer space 1985 Moved the Die Cast operation from Shakopee 2014 Torbates 100 years of business and donates $113,000 to seven are projects 2015 a 13.300 square foot warehouse at the North Windom Industrial Park 1989 Renovated the Assembly and Warehouse areas, moving all assembly lines and combining assembly area with warehouse arva TORO. Count on it. 507-831-3333 174 16th Street | Windom | www.thetorocompany.com Number of Employees : 900 Business Owners : Stockholders TEAM focus How long have you been in business : 107 years The Toro Company Toro employees come for the job , stay for the sense of community Friendships , fayyalty and Toro in Windom support . " He helps keep the plant go Those are not terms one might immediately attach to a local plant that employs 900 people . But as you spend time at the Wind Toro plant , all four of those things are clearly evident ing from a facilities maintenance perspective Vancura said . " He has been the longest teated em ployee here for decades Garrett added that Torstand ready to support to employees . " We invest in the Is the coming days people will consider jobs available at Toro , a list that includes assemblers , tool & diecast maintenance , automa teach them a trade and other things " you choose to stay with what your are doing ( ar the plasthen a place for you . If you want to advance , get your degree and ad ditional training for advancement Tarn mewer is among the may prodects be is the readeToro is the place The ser mark and 80 branded products , all brandner tion , shit anembly supervisors and manufacturing engineers Among the things those appl cants will learn is why the average temare at the plant is 14 years It is a small community hene at the plantsid Laura Vancora , Human Resources Director at Tora . " We have people coming from a 60 - mile radius into this small community , but we all care Paling noted that one begins their work at Toro and shows suc cewat meeting expectations , they The Tor Company " Bone is a long standing brand name Garrett said . " The people who work here really understand the diversity of products that we make here and throughout the Toro corporation . are proud to say , " I worked on that That was on my line Community support may be surprised by the opport nities that exist " When someone has a fire at their home , or is dugnosed with cance or needs help , it is ama ing how people eally around " You really can go anywhere from here Paling sa Safety is critical Meanwhile , Toro takes pride in being a solid corporate chien " We know how important is and we value our relationship with the Windom community Vancora said The three main product areas produced in the Windo plant include the seated amo - turn rid ing mowers , stand on contractor mowers and walk - behind com tractor equipment " People come here for the job but stay for the small community Dale Garre , the plants director of operations , added , " We rely on Garrett says new employers can be assured safety is a priority " Many of the people who start here on their first day have not seen the inside of a manufactur The plant is clearly a beehive of each other to do teamwork and build a quality product Toro's apport , which of comes through equipment done tions , focuses on three key are activity . There's a sense of energy felt by everyone in the building John Baetan manage Vancora says an example of that sense of community involved Lonny Volla , a second shit supervisor who recently passed away after a battle with cancer Education , including things like schools , sports and robotics Emergency services Conservation stainability ing facility Garrett said . " It is different . We want to make sure that they feel safe and know that our commentione is safety Vancura stressed that incle on and diversity is held in high works in the office area , but defi nitely feels that energy which includes the broad eregand at Toro " As an office person . I can walk out and see what kind of work goes on out there . Baser said . " I is really interesting to see people taking the parts and turning them into a fed ronmental projects , but also such is important , how we can groups as Docks Unlimited Hiring for life " Last year when they were do ing a benefit , Lonay's line built a Toro unit , step - by - step Vancurs recalled . " In the end it was signed by everyone from his group and provided as part of the benefit . Lonny's crew did that for his clearly builds pride make the many different cultures we have here at Toro in Windo feelvad Vand " W The daily focus on quality Garrett stresses that Toro behaveally expanded our number leves in investing in its people of interpreters here . In the past " When we all someone to joisy , we brought in two lingal Toro , we hire them for de Gar - persons and we have more b lingual resources . We really want rett said . " That's our intention people to feel like this is home and that they are included " You come across the To brand quite often said Kayle Paling , assembly operations manager for Tors , I think people Sense of pride The sense of pride extends to Toros reputation for quality There is no better example than Virgil Gottsche , a millwright who recently celebrated 55 years with A partner with Windom for over 70 years ! and the surrounding 1951 Toro purchased the building from William Moors , who moved his hammermill business to a new building across the highway 1990 Renovated and expanded the Die Cast area , adding two die cast machines to allow for production of Lawn Boy castings 1952 Added 15,000 square feet to accommodate the production of rotary lawnmowers 1954 Added 12,000 square feet and began pro 1993 Added 800 square feet in two areas to increase receiving and bulk warehouse space 1995 Added 55,000 square feet , modernizing and increasing capacities in welding and painting duction of snow blowers areas 1957 Added 20,000 square feet to accommodate increased production 1969 Added 3.000 square feet , doubling the se of the plant and bringing the total area to almost 150,000 square feet 2001 Torbates 30 years in Windo 2004 Invested 2 million in new Die Cast machines at the plant 2005 John Ramberger , " Cliff " from popular 1970 Added 35,000 square feet to accommodate production of riding mowers from a closed plant in Springfield , Ohio TV show Cheers , visits plant for the Tranel Chan nel's " Made in America 1978 Added 55000 square feet of warehouse 2006 Added a new computer room and a new 180 foot power washer space 1985 Moved the Die Cast operation from Shakopee 2014 Torbates 100 years of business and donates $ 113,000 to seven are projects 2015 a 13.300 square foot warehouse at the North Windom Industrial Park 1989 Renovated the Assembly and Warehouse areas , moving all assembly lines and combining assembly area with warehouse arva TORO . Count on it . 507-831-3333 174 16th Street | Windom | www.thetorocompany.com