Six years after agreeing to a European distribution arrangement, combine manufacturer Sampo-Rosenlew and John Deere are parting company.

Managers at the Finnish company say that to speed up company growth, they have decided to develop a network of independent dealers in the European Union and supply the machines under the Sampo-Rosenlew name once more. They also plan to further expand the range over the coming years.

The move follows the appointment in August of Karl-Wilhelm…