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Kubota starts operations of North American R&D base
Kubota Corporation established the Kubota Research & Development North America Corporation (KRDNA) research and development base in the United States as part of its efforts to globalize its research and development organization. This new R&D base will strengthen the research and development of products in line with local...
Read moreMahindra exports strongly on the increase
Total tractor sales numbers of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.'s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) for March 2022 were at 29,763 units, as against 30,970 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month stood at 1,651 units, a strong increase of 43%. Export growth over the full year March 2021 - 2022 even reached 65%!
... Read moreGuido Boerkamp leading Apollo Off-Highway Tyres
Apollo Tyres has appointed Guido Boerkamp as the new director of its Off-Highway Tyres (OHT) division. He succeeds Ruud Nijland who is retiring after over a decade at the company in this position.
Boerkamp brings 27 years of OHT experience, having first joined the company (then known as Vredestein) in 1995 as a Pro...
Read moreGreen Tech new Fliegl distributor in Canada
Green Tech, division of Groupe JLD Laguë, is now the exclusive sales partner of Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH in Quebec, Ontario and the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
Canadian agricultural machinery dealer JLD-Laguë has been an active player in the agricultural machinery industry since 1951 and today, with around 400 e...
Read moreAprilia Racing and Case IH into the lead in MotoGP
Aleix Espargaró, riding for the Aprilia Racing motorbike team at the Argentinian Grand Prix, hits key milestone with his first win in the competition.
Case IH is celebrating the victory of Aprilia Racing´s rider, Aleix Espargaró, at the Grand Prix of Argentina held at the Termas de Río Hondo International Circu...
Read moreCNH Industrial launches online parts purchase platform
CNH Industrial has launched a new online parts ecommerce, MyCNHIStore, which simplifies and speeds up the process of purchasing genuine parts for machine owners across its three agricultural equipment brands - Case IH, Steyr and New Holland Agriculture.
The new ecommerce platform is an additional option to visiting...
Read moreOle Klose joins Krone executive board
A strong growth in all business segments has led the Krone group to expand its executive board as of 1 April 2022. New member is CFO Ole Klose.
The decision was taken by the supervisory board and its chair Bernard Krone who says it will strengthen the viable group structures as the family business continues on its ...
Read moreYokohama acquires Trelleborg Wheel Systems
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Swedish-based Trelleborg AB to acquire all outstanding shares of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB (hereafter, TWS), manufacturer of off-highway tires (OHT) for agricultural and industrial machinery.
The deal values EUR 2,100 Million on...
Read moreLemken reports record business year
Lemken, specialist for professional arable farming, closed the past business year with a 22% jump in sales. The EUR446 million sales volume achieved represents a record for the family business, which has a 242-year history. The new year started equally well with a high number of orders on the books.
Incoming orders...
Read moreYokohama acquires Trelleborg Wheel Systems
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Swedish-based Trelleborg AB to acquire all outstanding shares of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB (hereafter, TWS), manufacturer of off-highway tires (OHT) for agricultural and industrial machinery.
The deal values EUR 2,100 Million on...
Read moreThree tractors win Red Dot 2022 product design award
In the category Product Design, the Steyr Terrus CVT, Massey Ferguson S5 and Valtra N, have won the well-respected German Red Dot 2022 design award.
"In search of good design" - the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's largest design competitions. The Red Dot Label has become established internationally as on...
Read moreThree tractors win Red Dot 2022 product design award
In the category Product Design, the Steyr Terrus CVT, Massey Ferguson S5 and Valtra N, have won the well-respected German Red Dot 2022 design award.
"In search of good design" - the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's largest design competitions. The Red Dot Label has become established internationally as on...
Read moreSteyr drivetrain concept basis for innovation
Steyr has unveiled the latest stage in its 'Konzept' development, with the release of details concerning the Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept following on from the display of the original 'Konzept' tractor at Agritechnica 2019.
Christian Huber, Vice President Global Tractor Product Management, explains that the Hybr...
Read moreJohn Deere expands partnership with Kramp in Europe
After the successful launch with Kramp in Germany, Spain, France and Poland, John Deere has extended its collaboration agreement to Denmark, Sweden, and Romania.
Kramp continues to be one of the largest agricultural parts and accessories wholesalers in Europe. Deere has a strong reputation for customer and product ...
Read moreNew Holland T6 methane tractor available in Brazil
New Holland presents the world's first methane gas powered T6 tractor during the 23rd Sugarcane Production and Mechanization Seminar, to be held in Ribeirao Preto (SP) Brazil. Built in Basildon, UK, the T6 was launched this year in Brazil and presented at the agricultural trade shows in the country. It is available f...
Read moreJohn Deere enters joint venture with SurePoint
Deere & Company has entered into a joint venture with SureFire Ag Systems and its subsidiary, SureFire Electronics, specialists in planter fertilizer and sprayer mixing systems based in Atwood, Kansas USA. The joint venture will operate under the brand names SurePoint Ag Systems and SurePoint Electronics.
SurePoint...
Read moreRobotti enters Austria
Agrointelli has signed an agreement with Farm-ING from Austria, for distribution of the Robotti farming robot. The new Austrian partner is expanding its portfolio with robotics, finding a good fit with Robotti that brings farming to the next level.
Farm-ING was founded in 2020 by Gregor Witzmann, who has more than ...
Read moreKrone and Lemken present joint autonomous system
Combined Powers is the name of a joined Krone / Lemken project and design concept, the autonomous 'process unit' that consists of a drive unit and various implements. After passing trials in cultivating, ploughing, sowing, mowing, tedding and raking last year, the innovative concept will be integrated in the well-proven ...
Read moreSteyr celebrates 75th anniversary
During 2022, Steyr is celebrating three-quarters of a century since manufacturing its first tractor, a Type 180 model, in 1947. The brand, today a key component of CNH Industrial's agricultural equipment business, is marking '75 years of quality made in Austria' to underline the reputation Steyr has gained for its high b...
Read moreNew German branch of Argo Tractors
Argo Tractors from Italy, manufacturer of Landini, McCormick and Valpadana, opened their brand new facility in Burgoberbach, Germany. Thus, the company meets with the demands of modern agriculture and their customers in Germany and Austria.
A modern showroom, advanced training centre, event area, an innovative Comp...
Read moreCNH Industrial invests in US Raven engineering centre
CNH Industrial has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. This facility will support the rapid growth of the Company's Raven precision agriculture technology business as it develops new solutions.
"Our industries are undergoing a significant tech transformation and CNH Industrial wants to attr...
Read moreValtra offers free update to enhance precision farming
Precision farming will become even more precise, when Valtra customers get access to the Section Control 96 with Multiboom feature. Section Control automation has previously been able to divide the boom of an ISOBUS-compatible sprayer into 24 or 36 sections. More options are available now.
The new Section Control 9...
Read moreZetor upgrades Proxima series
This year, the Zetor Proxima will undergo several innovations and improvements. Most important feature is the new four-cylinder turbocharged Deutz engine, with an output of 97-125 HP. It meets the Stage V emission standard.
Zetor Proxima tractors are the universal helpers that can be found in small and medium-size...
Read moreJohn Deere expands access to Self-Repair resources
Beginning in May, Customer Service ADVISOR will be available for customers and independent repair shops to purchase directly from John Deere through JohnDeereStore.com in the US. Customer Service ADVISOR will also continue to be available via John Deere dealers.
John Deere will enhance the capabilities of existing ...
Read moreVäderstad and Norwood celebrate 25 years of partnership
Väderstad extends its cooperation with importer Norwood in New Zealand. Both companies are celebrating their 25th anniversary together in New Zealand this year.
Many different anniversaries are being celebrated in 2022. Väderstad is celebrating 60 years and in New Zealand Väderstad and dealer Norwood are celebra...
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