Purdue University and CNH Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement 

(Top row, from left) Ryan Schaefer, Eric Woods, Bernie Engel, Gary Kassen, Jillian Carbone, Francesca Protano, and Kurt Coffey. (Bottom row from left) Ken Sandel and Jay Schroeder.

October 29. 2024

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — CNH and Purdue University have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to advance key agriculture and construction products, technologies, and services, engaging Purdue University students, researchers, and faculty.

“We value the continued partnership with CNH,” said Bernie Engel, Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University. “The ability for our faculty and students to collaborate closely with an important industry partner, like CNH, allows for a greater understanding of real-world needs and challenges as they work on technologies to deliver solutions.” 

This new strategic alliance takes advantage of Purdue’s strengths in agriculture, engineering, computer science, business, and beyond. It will focus on taking cutting-edge research in areas of hydraulics, fluid power, automation and autonomy, sustainability and other advanced technologies and applying it to real-world challenges.

“CNH and Purdue have been collaborating for over a decade,” said Jillian Carbone, CNH’s North America Open Innovation Manager. “Together, we’ve established meaningful and productive relationships with Purdue faculty, students, labs, and centers, such as the Maha Fluid Power Research Center. And we have seen the benefits of these long-term relationships reflected in our workforce, products, services, and local communities”. 

“This Strategic Alliance Agreement enables us to deepen such key engagements and sets the foundation for expansion to new areas and opportunities. We are excited to continue discovering, learning, and executing with Purdue,” Jillian Carbone continued. 

“Purdue’s research community is at the forefront of addressing and solving the most pressing industry challenges through the creation and dissemination of groundbreaking knowledge,” said Eric Woods, Executive Director of Industry Partnerships at Purdue University. “By collaborating with CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction innovation, we are ensuring that farmers and builders have access to Purdue’s world-class researchers, faculty, and cutting-edge technology, all dedicated to driving continuous innovation.” 
 

About Purdue University 

Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study at Purdue across modalities and locations, including nearly 50,000 in person on the West Lafayette campus. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition for 13 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis, the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue Computes and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives. 
 

About CNH
CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its global and regional Brands. Globally, Case IH and New Holland supply 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment deliver a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. The Company’s regionally focused Brands include: STEYR, for agricultural tractors; Raven, a leader in digital agriculture, precision technology and the development of autonomous systems; Hemisphere, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision satellite-based positioning, and heading technologies; Flexi-Coil, specializing in tillage and seeding systems; Miller, manufacturing application equipment; and Eurocomach, producing a wide range of mini and midi excavators for the construction sector, including electric solutions.

Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success. As a truly global company, CNH’s 40,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

For more information and the latest financial and sustainability reports visit: cnh.com

For news from CNH and its Brands visit: media.cnh.com

 
Writer: Kaitlin McQueen 

Sources:  
Bernie Engel, Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, Purdue University 
Eric Woods, executive director, Office of Industry Partnerships, Purdue University 
Jillian Carbone, North America Open Innovation Manager, CNH