Surviving the Great Depression (1924–1933)
The 1920s were a decade of economic growth and industrial expansion, but by the end of the decade, the United States faced a historic economic collapse. The Great Depression, beginning…
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110 Years of Ziegler: Foundation and Early Growth (1914–1923)
In the autumn of 1914, against the backdrop of a rapidly changing industrial landscape, William H. Ziegler founded Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With a modest eighty-square-foot…
Tech Wars – Showcasing the Best of the Best in Service Excellence
For decades, Caterpillar dealers across the country have relied on expert service technicians to keep customers' machines running strong. These technicians are the unsung heroes of the industry, using their…
Celebrating Women in Construction Week: Recognizing Contributions and Opportunities
The construction industry is built on skill, dedication, and innovation—and the contributions of women in the field are an essential part of that success. Women in Construction (WIC) Week, held…
Customer Highlight: Big Wolf Siteworks, L.L.C.
From a young age, Alexis Bostrom, owner of Big Wolf Siteworks L.L.C. in Taylors Falls, MN, has never backed down from a challenge. “When I was little kid I wanted…
Ziegler Ag Equipment Unveils New Logo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Charlie Whittlesey 952.887.5838 charlie.whittlesey@zieglercat.com Ziegler Ag Equipment Unveils New Logo The equipment dealer is refreshing its brand identity to better align with the company's vision…
Ziegler History: Great Depression and World War II
Great Depression While the Great Depression wreaked havoc on most companies throughout the United States after the Wall Street crash in 1929, Ziegler remained relatively unharmed until 1932. Around this…
Ziegler History: Ziegler Becomes a Cat Dealer
Snow Plowing Believe it or not, in 1924 – the year before Caterpillar was founded – whether or not to regularly plow snow off roads was a hot debate. At…
Ziegler History: Foundations
Foundations After spending six years with the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company and nine years with the Peteler Car Company, Minnesotan William H. Ziegler founded Wm. H. Ziegler Co. Inc.…