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South American Ag Equipment Intelligence

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Ag Equipment Worldwide, Equipment & Equipment Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions

Since eliminating export taxes on Argentinian grains in December 2015, the sales of agricultural machinery have been in a full-blown recovery mode as the industry is again investing in cutting-edge technology.

Chinese Tractor Maker, Lovol Arbos, Launches European Operations

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

The most ambitious attempt yet by a Chinese manufacturer to enter mainstream Western tractor and machinery markets takes another step this fall when a subsidiary of Lovol Heavy Industries starts assembling tractors in Italy for sale in a number of European countries.

Väderstad to Invest $18M to Automate Production

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

The successful introduction of an automated on-demand production system for steel tube components has encouraged Väderstad, the tillage equipment and seeder manufacturer, to invest in a similar system for other laser-cut metal parts.

Deere Dealers to Distribute Väderstad Equipment in Russia and Ukraine

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

Seeder and tillage equipment manufacturer Väderstad has reached an agreement to distribute its products in Russia and Ukraine through John Deere dealerships.

AGCO to Drop ‘Challenger’ Brand in Europe, Middle East

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

The Challenger brand is to be dropped by AGCO for agricultural equipment sales in Europe and the Middle East, where the position of Fendt as the corporation’s flagship marque will be strengthened with the adoption of sprayers and tracked tractors formerly sold under the Challenger name.

Farm Economy Stabilizing, But Ag Lending Practices Tighten

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Data & Trends, Mergers & Acquisitions

Reporting on the results of its second quarter Ag Credit Survey, economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City suggest that, while still soft, the farm economy in the Fed’s Tenth District, is showing signs of stabilization.

AGCO Steps Up to Acquire Precision Planting

August 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

The speculation about who would be in line to acquire Precision Planting Inc. is over. Following Monsanto’s decision not to contest the U.S. Justice department’s court action to prevent the sale of Precision Planting Inc. to Deere & Co., equipment rival AGCO has stepped in as an alternative suitor. (See Ag Equipment Intelligence, May 2017.)

Kibble Equipment Acquires Ag. Power Enterprises

July 25, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

Kibble Equipment, a multi-store John Deere dealership with stores in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota, has acquired Ag. Power Enterprises, effective July 10.

Western Equipment Acquires Ray Lee Equipment

July 3, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

John Deere dealer Western Equipment has acquired Ray Lee Equipment, a 6-store John Deere dealer in Texas and New Mexico.

JLG to Close Telehandler Facilities in U.S. and Belgium

July 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

JLG telehandler production is to be rationalized with the closure of assembly lines in the U.S., at a plant in Belgium, and an engineering center in England — moves that could affect up to 525 employees.

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South American Ag Equipment Intelligence

Chinese Tractor Maker, Lovol Arbos, Launches European Operations

Väderstad to Invest $18M to Automate Production

Deere Dealers to Distribute Väderstad Equipment in Russia and Ukraine

AGCO to Drop ‘Challenger’ Brand in Europe, Middle East

Farm Economy Stabilizing, But Ag Lending Practices Tighten

AGCO Steps Up to Acquire Precision Planting

Kibble Equipment Acquires Ag. Power Enterprises

Western Equipment Acquires Ray Lee Equipment

JLG to Close Telehandler Facilities in U.S. and Belgium

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