GJ’s Harvest Centre marks opening of expanded Perth East location

The ribbon cutting at the new GJ’s Harvest Centre facility one mile south of Milverton on Perth Road 119. From left are Tory Hadlaund, vice president of Claas North America; Darren Campbell, Milverton facility manager; Tim Conrad, president of finance for Claas America; owners Gary and Corrie Klyn; Brandon Klyn, Burgessville shop manager; Perth East Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz; and Wes Kuepfer, Perth East building inspector. Gary West photo

By Gary West

GJ’s Harvest Centre officially opened its new farm and lawn equipment facility one mile south of Milverton on Perth Road 119 last week, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by area farmers, customers and local dignitaries.

The family-owned company has operated for many years near Milverton but outgrew its former location and required larger service bays, expanded sales space and a bigger parts department to support its growing business. GJ’s has also operated a location in Burgessville in Oxford County for many years.

Perth East Mayor and past county warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, who helped cut the ribbon, said the new facility is a welcome addition to the community.

“It’s exciting to have GJ’s build a new facility and continue their bustling farm-equipment business in the Perth East area,” Ehgoetz said. “For area farmers, it’s convenient to have a dealership close by for service and new equipment purchases, and it’s a great addition to the new industrial park Percon is developing south of Milverton.”

Owner Gary Klyn said the company was committed to staying in the area where farmers have supported the business for decades.

“We simply outgrew our former Milverton location, but we wanted to remain in the same area where all types of farmers have done business with us for years,” Klyn said. “Once you have a dedicated customer base, you do everything you can to provide expert sales and parts service that keeps them working.”

Klyn said the company services customers throughout central and southern Ontario and employs qualified service technicians both in the shop and on the road, equipped with up-to-date tools and service vehicles.

GJ’s carries a full lineup of Claas and McCormick farm equipment, including tractors of all sizes, harvesters and combines, as well as a wide selection of lawn and garden equipment. Short-line products include Lemken, Ferris, Echo, Salford, Horst wagons and other equipment lines.

Klyn invited anyone who was unable to attend the grand opening to stop in, have a coffee and see what the new location has to offer as the 2026 growing season approaches.