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Valtra G Series tractor wins Red Dot Design Award 2021

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This marks already the sixth Red Dot award in Valtra’s history and demonstrates how Valtra’s success story continues with the latest, fifth, product generation of tractors.

New Valtra distributor in Portugal

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

AGCO and Ascendum have come to an agreement where Ascendum Agro will take over Valtra distribution in Portugal.

Valtra introduces 5th generation A Series

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Valtra Connectivity Webinar

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Join us on February 26, 2021 for a highly informative Connectivity webinar to give you the chance to learn more about our latest technology and the best way to use it on a day to day basis.

Valtra celebrates 70th anniversary

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Valtra Connect learns to predict service needs

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:22:35 GMT

New state-of-the-art paint shop at Valtra factory

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:22:28 GMT

Valtra G Series Praised for Versatility

Farm Weekly (AUS) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:03:00 GMT

Valtra’s fifth-generation G Series tractors has been described as a machine that can do any job.

Valtra G Series Wins Tractor of the Year 2021 Best Utility Award

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:49:00 GMT

The new Valtra G135 Versu has been awarded the title Tractor of the Year 2021 Best Utility in the virtual TOTY award ceremony on December 18, 2020.

Valtra H202 Design, Engine Highlighted

Autoevolution — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:26:00 GMT

Autoevolution highlights the Valtra H202, with an emphasis on the design.

Valtra’s New G-series Receives Positive Review

Farmer's Weekly — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:57:00 GMT

Farmer's Weekly tests out Valtra's new G-series, which replaces the smallest N104, N114 and N124 models.

Valtra Enters ESports with Own Farming Simulator League Team

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:12:00 GMT

Valtra steps into the world of esports by entering its own team in the upcoming FSL Season 3, kicking off in late November 2020. The team consists of six players that have already proven themselves at the highest level of competition, three of whom ranked second in the last FSL Season finals.

Valtra Optimistic About Covid and Looking To the Future

Profi — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:30:00 GMT

Valtra vice president and managing director Jari Rautjärvi shares how the company is recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic and what to expect in the future.

Elisa Teams Up With Valtra On Remote 5G Controlled Tractors

Enterprise IoT Insights — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:39:00 GMT

Finnish telco Elisa has turned a mass-produced tractor into a “5G remote-controlled work machine” that can carry out tasks that would otherwise put human lives at risk.

Neste MY Renewable Diesel Helps AGCO Power Reduce Carbon Footprint

F+L Daily — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:09:00 GMT

AGCO Power, a Finnish engine manufacturer will start using Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ at its plant in Nokia, Finland. The fuel will replace fossil fuels in all internal logistics vehicles before the end of 2020.

AGCO Launches Virtual Product Showroom

AG Daily — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:05:00 GMT

This week, AGCO Corporation launched a virtual product showroom for producers and consumers in North America.

New G Series Launches the 5th Generation of Valtra Tractors

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:44:00 GMT

The G Series is the first in the 5th generation of Valtra tractors and at the same time a brand-new model series that fits between the popular A and N Series. The G Series is also the first tractor in the 100–145hp range to offer SmartTouch controls as well as full precision farming capabilities.

Valtra Tractors Ready for Precision Farming and Automated Steering

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:51:00 GMT

Valtra G, N, T and S Series tractors are all designed for precision farming. Now a new Wayline Assistant option will be offered together with Valtra Guide automated steering for these tractor series.

Valtra Aims to Offer the Best Tractor Experience

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:57:00 GMT

Valtra has set a new vision to offer its customers the best tractor user experience in the industry. The new vision encompasses the total user experience rather than focusing on the tractor alone.

AGCO Announces Chairman and CEO Succession

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:29:00 GMT

DULUTH, GA – AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions (NYSE:AGCO), today announced that Martin Richenhagen has chosen to retire as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2020. The Company further announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Eric Hansotia, currently AGCO’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Mr. Richenhagen as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2021. In addition, Mr. Hansotia has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Martin Richenhagen joined AGCO in 2004 as President and CEO and was named Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2006.

“It’s been my greatest privilege to serve alongside my AGCO colleagues for the past 16 years,” stated Mr. Richenhagen. "Their dedication, integrity, innovativeness and commitment to our customers are what make AGCO such an extraordinary Company, and I’m proud to have been part of its history. I have tremendous confidence in Eric, the Board, our employees and our dealer network, and believe that AGCO’s best days are yet to come.”

Speaking on behalf of AGCO’s Board of Directors, Gerald Shaheen, AGCO’s independent Lead Director, stated, "Martin has served AGCO with great distinction through the years, and we are enormously thankful for his contributions to the Company. Under his leadership, AGCO evolved into an integrated global manufacturer of high-tech, sustainable, agricultural solutions to serve our farmers around the world. AGCO expanded its product portfolio, entered into new markets, consolidated product platforms and modernized facilities. Driven by strong financial performance under his direction, AGCO improved to an investment grade credit rating while initiating a dividend and a substantial share re-purchase program. Martin has been a model of corporate leadership and integrity in the industry. We wish him well in his retirement and look forward to new levels of success under Eric’s leadership.”

“The Board and I are confident that Eric is the right person to build on AGCO’s solid foundation,” added Mr. Richenhagen. “Eric is a seasoned leader with broad industry knowledge, making him uniquely qualified to lead AGCO into the future. Eric has made significant contributions to AGCO’s success over the past seven years, most recently leading the Company through the unique challenges presented by COVID-19. His strong strategic view on the future trends in global agriculture along with his diverse operational experience will enable AGCO to successfully meet the changing needs of our customers.” Mr. Hansotia joined AGCO as Senior Vice President, Global Crop Cycle and Fuse Connected Services in 2013 and and has served in the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2019. Prior to joining AGCO, Mr. Hansotia had a successful 20-year tenure with Deere & Company where he held leadership positions including Senior Vice President, Global Harvesting and Vice President of Global Crop Care.

Mr. Hansotia shared, "I want to express my gratitude to both Martin and the Board of Directors for their confidence in my ability to lead AGCO into the future. Together with our talented team, I look forward to helping our global farmers sustainably feed the world through smart, innovative agricultural solutions. I believe farmer-driven innovation is the key to unlocking value for our employees, dealers and shareholders, and I look forward to building on Martin’s legacy as we realize AGCO’s bright future.”

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