John Deere wins Swedish Steel Prize 2011
This year’s Swedish Steel Prize goes to the manufacturer Deere & Company (John Deere) headquartered in Moline, Illinois, USA. By using high strength steels, the company has developed combines that harvest crops more efficiently while meeting stringent engine emissions requirements.The aim of the Swedish Steel Prize is to inspire and disseminate knowledge about high strength steels and the possibilities to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable products. “With the help of high strength steels and a carefully conceived design, Deere & Company has developed a lighter machine with