Visit http://www.secondsightproductions.co.uk to view more trailers or purchase quality Tractor, Farm Machinery and Countryside DVDs. The Banner Lane factory was one of the largest and most successful tractor plants in the world. For over 50 years the factories highly skilled workers were at the forefront of production and development of tractor manufacturing. We look back over the years with some Banner Lane employees as they share their experiences and help tell the story from the birth of the TE20 to the sad day that "The Last Tractor" rolled off the production line. This programme looks at the extensive history of the Banner Lane factory in Coventry. From being built and used as a shadow factory during the Second World War, the deal between Harry Ferguson and Sir John Black of the Standard Motor Company to begin production of the Ferguson TE20 there in 1946, to over half a century of pioneering triumph and unrivalled accomplishment. Through revealing in depth interviews with key members of staff from the factory we learn about the increasing success of the Banner Lane plant including the different tractor models, which were designed, developed and built there by the highly skilled and dedicated workers who were Massey Ferguson to the core. This stalwart of British manufacturing has sadly reached the end of its life but the achievements, the tractors and the memories will live on.
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The DVD is very emotional with in depth interviews from key members of staff from the factory as they share their recollections with the help of original footage filmed at the factory over the years and on the final day of production. It lasts for 94 minutes and can be purchased from our website: www.secondsightproductions.co.uk
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I worked in no.1 machine shop at Banner Lane for 12 years making the gears for the transmissions. Thought I had a job for life there. Sadly AGCO's plan all along was to close the plant and sell off the land to property developers. I've not been back to look at Banner lane since I picked up my P45. But I'm told nothing is left whatsoever. Very sad.And a final stab in the back of the workforce by AGCO was to rob the guys of their pension entitlements
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I remember when i was working for Harry Ferguson Building the TE 20's or as they where called (little grey fergie) this was a sad moment. Rest in peace Harry and banner lane.
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What happened to the plant? it is now a housing estate.....a very sad story, personally I worked at the plant for 34 years, leaving on my own steam 18 months before it's closure, I did my bit.Happy now to live in Cyprus.
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so whatever happened to the factory?
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I hate AGCO
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I had many friends worked there, some entire families ~~
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A sad moment for those who were there and for those who love massey ferguson.