Meet Logan Carlson, a second-generation farmer from Gully, MN. Listen to Logan’s testimonial about how Red E was able to provide a custom solution for their New Holland P2080 air seeder.

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Meet Tim Kozojed, who has farmed the Red River Valley for over 20 years. Learn about how Red E has provided quality product support, whether that’s with an existing air seeder or through the purchase of a used Red E air cart by watching the video below!

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Inc Magazine has recognized Red E as #1962 out of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S and #21 out the 55 Engineering companies on the 2023 list. In addition, Red E is #3 out of the 8 North Dakota-based companies that were recognized. Placement on this list is determined by a revenue growth rate.

Over the past three years, Red E has grown in revenue by 286% while overcoming various challenges and meeting the growing need for high-quality aftermarket air-seeder parts. Not

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About Red E

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022, Red E has grown from humble beginnings as a single-person engineering services firm with only a couple of clients to a 30+ person, engineering-based, performance aftermarket planting and seeding solutions company for John Deere, Case IH, Flexi-Coil, New Holland, and other brands.

This growth was recognized in 2021, when Red E ranked #923 on the Inc. 5000 list. This growth has provided Red E to emerge as a trusted source in the air seeder industry. Red E provides full support from free on-site air seeder inspections, part sales, air seeder rebuilds, and after-sale support. The ability to offer detailed instructions, tutorial videos on our YouTube channel, and extended field service hours during spring seeding makes partnering with Red E a game-changing experience.  

Today, Red E is committed, more than ever, to providing high-quality aftermarket products for air seeders, planters, and sprayers to farmers nationwide and globally. Learn more about our company or schedule an on-site inspection today!

About the Award

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com

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An estimated 8 out of 10 college students graduate with at least one internship experience under their belt. These internships can provide college students with amazing opportunities to get a clear vision of their professional goals. We believe in the power of internships here at Red E by providing valuable, hands-on experiences to engineering students at local colleges.

Enjoy this three-part series where we introduce some of our past interns and their internship experience with Red E.

Part 1 – The Value of an Internship

Our engineering intern, Sam, walks us through the value of internships through his eyes.

Part 2 – Learning Multiple Skills

Our engineering intern, Michael, had the ability to learn multiple skills during his internship with Red E, including welding!

Part 3 – Real World Application

In the finale of our internship series, Carter talks about his experience designing a custom tool for the Red E rebuild team to use while out on the job.

Engineering Internship Hiring Tips

1. Craft a quality resume
   • Reference the internship job description to make sure you choose skills that are in-demand. Some popular skills that hiring managers look for include:
     • Problem-solving skills
     • Multi-tasking
     • Leadership
     • Communication
     • Software skillset
   • Reference any previous certifications you’ve earned, engineering class experience, or engineering organizations you actively participate in.
   • Don’t forget to proofread for common grammar errors! Have a friend or trusted professor review your application and provide feedback before submitting.
2. Write a compelling cover letter
   • Cover letters are a great opportunity to expand upon your qualifications, interests, and career aspirations. A well-written cover letter can also showcase your personality and the value you would be adding to the hiring organization.
   • Share past engineering projects that are applicable to the job posting.
3. Interview Preparation
   • Congratulations to securing an interview! Come prepared by practicing answering common interview questions with a friend.
   • Research information on the company, including their values, company culture, and past projects that have been publicized by the company.

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Award Winners from across the United States will be honored in Washington, D.C., during National Small Business Week on April 30^th and May 1^st. 

Ahead of National Small Business Week (NSBW), the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced this year’s Small Business Person(s) of the Year winners – over 50 outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Matthew and Jesse Faul, owners of Red E LLC, have been selected as North Dakota’s 2023 Small Business Person(s) of the Year.   

“With all the great businesses in North Dakota to choose from, we are humbled and honored to be selected for such an award,” said Matthew Faul, Founder and President of Red E LLC, a Fargo-based company. “The local Fargo-Moorhead community, the state of North Dakota, and the entire region has been a great place to live and have a business. We have certainly put in a lot of hard work, but the credit goes to the good Lord and the many people who have invested in us from the beginning.”  

Matthew started his career as a Project Engineer for Amity Technology before founding Red E as an engineering services firm in 2012. Jesse Faul, Matthew’s twin brother, joined Red E as Vice President in 2015 after working for John Deere as a Manufacturing Engineer. Together, they’ve grown Red E into a leader of high-quality aftermarket parts and service for John Deere, CNH Industrial (Case IH, New Holland, Flexi-Coil), and other North American air seeding equipment. Red E also achieved number 923 out of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. according to Inc. 5000 in 2021. 

About the Award

Each year, the SBA celebrates National Small Business Week by recognizing the achievements of outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. All NSBW winners will be recognized during the National Small Business Week awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 30 and May 1, 2023. 

To learn more about National Small Business Week, visit sba.gov/nsbw. 

Listen to our interview with AgNews890:

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As quickly as it seems 2022 arrived, it’s now in the rear-view mirror. We eagerly look to the new year but first – we celebrate our top 10 moments of 2022!

1. Red E Celebrates 10 Years

We have begun to celebrate our 10^th anniversary in business! The company has grown from humble beginnings as a single-person engineering services firm with only a couple of clients to a 30+ person, engineering-based, performance aftermarket planting and seeding solutions company for John Deere, Case IH, Flexi-Coil, New Holland, and other brands. Learn more about our beginnings and Red E’s focus on the future.

2. Green vs Stainless – Is it Worth the Upgrade?

Tired of replacing the same components for your air cart and dealing with corrosion? We offer corrosion-resistant stainless steel parts for air carts that are long-term solutions – learn more about the benefits of switching to stainless steel.

3. Bargain Barn Launched

Looking for a bargain? You’re in the right place (or will be shortly!). As we work with farmers on providing quality aftermarket parts, we have opportunities to purchase used air seeder parts. With inventory always changing, check out the Bargain Barn for any used air seeder parts that are currently for sale

4. How to Detect a Blockage

“Our Intelligent Ag Blockage Monitor has never lied about a blockage”. Feedback like this from our customers is what makes us proud to be a top dealer of Intelligent Ag Recon Wireless Blockage systems. Check out how customers have peace of mind their seed and fertilizer is where it needs to be.

5. Red E Mystery Box with FarmTubers

From July 18th to July 31st, when a Red E mystery box was purchased on the Farm Focused website, customers got a Red E t-shirt of their choice and a FREE mystery item from either Millennial Farmer, Welker Farms, Siegler Dairy Farm, Sonne Farms, Fast AG Montana or Farm Focused. Mystery items ranged from t-shirts, tumblers, hats, and more!

6. Red E Team Building

Each quarter, Red E has celebrated its successes and brought all its team members together for a company-wide teambuilding event since 2016. This year, the company went to a hockey game, participated in laser tag and bowling, practiced their golf swings, went to a baseball game, and tried out an archery range.

7. Red E Offers Green Shield Pesticide Overspray Barrier

Protect your crops (and your neighbors!) by preventing overspray from extending into bordering fields, road ditches, grass waterways, or wherever else your spray shouldn’t reach.

8. 3 Things to Consider Before Putting Away Your Air Seeder

It’s ready for some new parts but are you prepared with the parts you need and how to install them? Read about the three things you should consider before putting away your air seeder for the year.

9. Red E Releases Case IH Precision Disc Closing Wheel Arm Update Kit

Red E’s closing wheel arm update kit allows operators to adjust the closing wheel to three different angles and use a wide range of Case IH and John Deere style aftermarket closing wheels to fit user-specific planting conditions.⠀

10. We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You

With over 120 rebuilds completed this past year, countless orders sent out, and so many great new faces connected with at farm shows – we are so happy to be continuing our mission of supporting farmers and upgrading their existing equipment. We are lucky enough to be working with the best customers in the world, farmers.

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Tools Required

• High Quality Drill
• 5/8” Drill Bits – USA Made
• Red E Seed Boot Pivot Guide Block Kit
• Ratchet or Impact (Optional)
• 5/8” or M19 Socket*
• 11/16” or M19 Wrench*

*Dependent on whether supplied with standard or metric bolt kit

Design Characteristics

• Precision machined stainless steel bushing for longer life & corrosion resistance
• Grade 8 hardware for longer life
• Grade 8 seed tube bolt with pre-applied anti-seize included

Step-by-Step Instructions

Extended Wear Seed Boot Bushing Kit

$40.00

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Tools Required

• Size 9/16, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8 open-end wrenches
• Size 2.5mm and 6mm Allen Wrenches

Parts Required (included in AG-K18)

• Hydraulic Work Switch
• Hydraulic “T” Fitting
• Hydraulic Adapter Fitting
• Thread Sealant/Tape

Step-by-Step Instructions

Additional Notes

• The switch can be tied in anywhere within the lift circuit as required.
• On dual rank drills, there can be multiple work switches on the machine. You must select which work switch to tie into and make sure the other switch is disabled. Reference your machine’s owner’s manual.
• Temporarily wire switch and run tractor to verify proper function before final seating of electrical plugs in sockets.
• When possible, leave the factory harness plug intact so that the hydraulic work switch can be quickly unplugged and returned back to the original factory configuration by plugging OEM back into OEM mechanical work switch connector.
• The Hydraulic Work Switch Kit is not recommended for some hoe drills as any leak down of the lift circuit could trip the switch.

Pressure Adjustment

If pressure adjustment is required: Loosen set screw using a 2.5mm Allen wrench. Use 6mm Allen wrench to adjust switching pressure. Adjust switch setting to desired pressure (switch range must not exceed 500-3600 psi). Retighten set screw.

Hydraulic Work Switch Kit

$197.25

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Fall is here and you may have noticed a few things that should be changed on your air seeder – or at least you think they do. It’s ready for some new parts but are you prepared with the parts you need and how to install them?  

What Products Do You Need? 

Whether you’re just replacing the discs to freshen up your drill or overhauling every row unit so they are as good or better than new  – planning ahead is a must.  Start with our patent pending drill inspection tool to identify the life on the most common wear items such as discs and seed tabs.  A great value Red E also provides is free on-site inspections to help educate what to look for and what should be the priority for your air seeder. 

How Much Time Do You Have? 

Winter to-do lists are usually a mile long for most farmers and it’s a rush to get everything done before it’s time to hop in the tractor again.  With 100-200 hours required on an average rebuild, how likely will rebuilding your air seeder get crossed off that winter list?  And if we are honest with ourselves, crawling underneath an air drill isn’t one of those things we willingly want to do. Think about the resources that will be needed such as a heated shop, tools, experience, etc. 

To ensure your seeder will be ready for the next seeding season, rely on the Red E rebuild crew to get it done on time and correctly. 

Is Your Current Air Seeder Meeting Your Needs? 

Looking to upgrade to a larger machine? Needing an air cart with a bigger bushel capacity? Red E has a large network of farmers across North America and access to a variety of used equipment privately for sale. Take a look at our current used inventory or call us with your air seeder needs – we have trustworthy options available! 

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Tools Required

• Ratchet or Impact (Optional)
• M17 Wrench
• M17 Socket
• 5/8” or M19 Socket*
• 11/16” or M19 Wrench*

*Dependent on whether OEM bolt is standard or metric

Design Characteristics

• No drilling or machining required
• Can be re-adjusted if it becomes loose after use
• Grade 8 Hardware for longer life
• Patent # 9,485,903

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pro-Stitch Seed Boot Stabilizer

$40.00

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