Butler Machinery Co. Celebrates 70 Years of Excellence

Tue January 28, 2025
Butler Machinery Company

Butler Machinery Company, a provider of construction and agricultural equipment, celebrated its 70th anniversary on Jan. 4, 2025. Founded in 1955 by Francis J. Butler, the company has grown from its roots in Fargo, N.D., to a network of more than 20 locations.

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Francis J. Butler

"Francis J. Butler, himself a contractor, understood the challenges and the importance of reliable equipment and support firsthand," said 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, Minn. 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, Mont.

Legacy of Excellence

For seven decades, Butler Machinery Company has consistently upheld the values that guide its actions. These include:

• The Team — The team is the company's greatest asset. The team believes in working together and treating each other with dignity and respect.
• Customer Driven — The team strives to exceed its customers' expectations, but never at the cost of its values.
• Integrity — Integrity is paramount. Its word is the cornerstone of its business, and the team will earn the trust of those it serves.
• Accountability — Understanding the impact of decisions and accepting responsibility for words and actions.
• Excellence — Excellence through innovation, life-long learning and professional development.
• Safety — Uncompromised safety: The team is collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.

Key Milestones

• 1955: Founded by Francis J. Butler in Fargo, N.D.
• 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 new training center in Fargo, N.D., 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

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Twylah Blotsky, president of Butler Machinery Company

As Butler Machinery Company enters its 70th 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; and 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 Twylah Blotsky, president and CEO, along with fellow owners, Jim, Josh and Jake Blotsky.

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Butler Machinery Company is a 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.

For more information, visit butlermachinery.com.

This story also appears on Construction Equipment Guide.