Machinery News Archive

(01/06/2009)

New lightbar guidance and AutoSteering systems are offered (01/05/2009)

Jaguar 900 forage harvesters equipped with new technology (12/03/2008)

Deal includes crop packaging division and manufacturing location (01/02/2009)

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In this machinery maker’s view, 2009 will bring a return to 2007 levels. (12/24/2008)

Orlando will host two international ag machinery events (12/19/2008)

Germany-based manufacturer marks impressive sales (12/18/2008)

Self-propelled combines and four-wheel drive tractors gain while les than 40 hp tractors decline in sales (12/12/2008)

Steering and application system kits are compatible for more models (12/11/2008)

Trimble continues expansion of Agriculture Division (12/08/2008)

Multi-function field computer puts users in control of their precision ag system (12/04/2008)

Product controller provides latest technology (12/04/2008)

SIMA and Agritechnica will coincide in 2009 (12/04/2008)

Finance options are available through Versatile Finance (12/03/2008)

Stay updated with the Expo year-round (12/03/2008)

JCB's Sir Anthony Bramford was given AEM's award (12/03/2008)

The Irrigation Association awards most innovative new product (12/02/2008)

Three new assembly centers are located near major ports, and close to markets with high demand for tractors manufactured and marketed by AGCO (12/01/2008)

Warranty Claim Processing System will allow users to electronically complete warranty registration, file warranty claims and track the progress of claims as they are processed (12/01/2008)

Despite economic uncertainty Deere reports fifth consecutive year of record net income (11/26/2008)

Scholarships presented to FFA students through AGCO Corporation (11/25/2008)

AEM and VDMA form cooperative venture (11/25/2008)

The four finalists for the 2008 Ag-Chem Operator of the Year program have been chosen (11/25/2008)

The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assoc (FEMA) reports that FEWA (wholesalers association) of Iowa City, IA and the Agricultural & Industrial Manufacturers Representatives Association (AIMRA), managed by Association Solutions in Minneapolis, MN, have decided to merge (11/24/2008)

The Irrigation Association (IA) recently unveiled a new logo and tagline. (11/24/2008)

Company adds to its utility tractor business with acquisition (11/20/2008)

Deere & Company said it has acquired full ownership of ReGen Technologies, Inc, a remanufacturing company located in Springfield, Missouri. (11/18/2008)

The AEM ag equipment industry outlook asks farm equipment manufacturers to rate anticipated changes in more than 18 factors that have emerged as significant influences on machinery sales. (11/18/2008)

AEM graphed results from their manufacturers’ “industry outlook” survey. (11/17/2008)

AEM has released its annual forecast for U.S. agricultural machinery sales, providing an overall snapshot of manufacturers’ predictions for 2009 business. (11/17/2008)

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) inducted Jerome Increase Case, founder of J.I. Case and Co., into its Construction Equipment Hall of Fame. (11/17/2008)

Martin Richenhagen, AGCO Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected 2009 Chairman of the AEM. (11/12/2008)

(11/11/2008)

Case IH dealers are providing equipment and financing support for farmer-customers within declared federal disaster areas in response to this year’s hurricane season and its destruction. (11/11/2008)

Titan Machinery Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the agriculture division of Pioneer Garage Inc. (11/11/2008)

Trimble Agriculture announced its acquisition of Tru Count, Inc. (11/11/2008)

Topcon Sauer-Danfoss (TSD) and AGCO introduce Auto-Guide2. (11/11/2008)

HCC Inc., has acquired Shaver Manufacturing Company. (11/11/2008)

AutoFarm GPS AutoSteer is now compatible with MacDon self-propelled windrower tractors. (11/11/2008)

Dixie Chopper has a new CEO for the first time since the company’s beginning. (11/11/2008)

The North American Equipment Dealers Association joins four other associations in calling on Congress to extend a section of the Economic Stimulus Act. (11/11/2008)

Dean Machinery Company has tripled its working space by basing its new headquarters on a 25-acre campus. (11/11/2008)

John Deere and Stihl have started a marketing agreement to make Stihl Inc. and Stihl Ltd. the preferred suppliers of gas-powered and corded hand-held equipment for John Deere commercial and consumer dealers. (11/11/2008)

A lot has happened at Buhler Industries in the past 12 months. On Nov. 1, 2007, Russian combine manufacturer Rostselmash, Inc. acquired 80% of Buhler Industries Inc. And today, on Oct. 30, 2008, the manufacturer announced that moving forward all of its tractors will be branded solely with the Versatile name brand. (11/04/2008)

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