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Väderstad acquires US-based AGCO-AMITY JV LLC.

Väderstad AB, one of the world’s leading companies in tillage, seeding and planting has today announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the AGCO-AMITY JV LLC (AAJV). Based out of Wahpeton, North Dakota, AAJV, also known under the name Wil-Rich, will be fully integrated into the Väderstad global group of companies under the company name Vaderstad Inc.Since 2011 AAJV manufactures, designs, and supports the Wil-Rich, Wishek and Concord brands of products with 270 dealers globally, most of them in the United States. Integrating AAJV into the Väderstad Group allows Väderstad to gain access to

Väderstad welcoming Third Generation – Henrik Gilstring Taking Over as CEO

Väderstad, one of the world’s leading companies in soil cultivation and seeding technology, is preparing for its upcoming CEO succession. In February 2022, Henrik Gilstring will take over as President and CEO. Henrik represents the third generation of the owner family and is currently part of Group Management.Continuity, sustainability and innovation have served as important guiding principles for Väderstad since the company’s inception almost 60 years ago. The company’s Board of Directors has now secured the CEO succession well in advance and preparations have begun for current CEO Mats

Väderstad strengthens its presence in Finland

The Swedish tillage and seed drill manufacturer Väderstad has decided to invest further in strengthening its presence in the Finnish market by recruiting a new force with a focus entirely on Finland. From the first of August, Sebastian Baarman, agrologist, will be responsible for the Finnish market at Väderstad.Baarman has previously worked as a machine salesman at Hankkija, Finland's nationwide reseller chain for agricultural-related products and machines. With this recruitment, Väderstad is deepening its cooperation with Hankkija Oy in Finland. Baarman contributes with solid product

Väderstad’s profit share to be paid out as extra leave: “I’ll get more time with my children”

Väderstad is choosing to pay out the profit share from its record year in 2019 in extra leave. This is one way to finance this summer’s extended production stoppage – to the delight of many employees with children off school for summer.At Väderstad employees receive part of an annual profit share, provided the company has reported positive results. This year, the profit sharing resulted in seven days, but the company chooses to increase up to a total of ten days off for employees who have been employed throughout the year. Väderstad reported a record financial year last time around. However,

Väderstad presents the new Marathon 15/25 point – for heavy clay duty

Väderstad introduces the new Marathon 15/25 tine harrow point, which provides guaranteed working depth in the heavier soils. Together with the wider Marathon 25/35, the tine harrow Marathon family is now complete.The 15/25 is a further specialization addition to the Marathon 25/35 introduced in 2018. – Don’t be fooled by the smaller size, this is an extremely tough point. It has a narrow bottom of just 15 millimeters with a pointy shape, which means that it can maintain the working depth even in tough soil conditions with heavy clay. It has an even higher soil penetration ability than

Väderstad presents the new Marathon 15/25 point – for heavy clay duty

Väderstad introduces the new Marathon 15/25 tine harrow point, which provides guaranteed working depth in the heavier soils. Together with the wider Marathon 25/35, the tine harrow Marathon family is now complete.The 15/25 is a further specialization addition to the Marathon 25/35 introduced in 2018. – Don’t be fooled by the smaller size, this is an extremely tough point. It has a narrow bottom of just 15 millimeters with a pointy shape, which means that it can maintain the working depth even in tough soil conditions with heavy clay. It has an even higher soil penetration ability than

Väderstad continues to invest in the manufacture of genuine parts

Väderstad Components, a subsidiary of the Väderstad Group, manufactures key spare and wearing parts for Väderstad’s agricultural machinery. During the past two years the company has been investing in rebuilding and expanding the factory and creating a new production line. To meet the increased demand for genuine parts, the factory is now being expanded by a further 2,000 m2.Väderstad Components manufactures all genuine spare and wearing parts for Väderstad’s agricultural machinery and currently has more than fifthy employees. The manufacturing process is automated, using high-tech machinery

Väderstad continues to invest in the manufacture of genuine parts

Väderstad Components, a subsidiary of the Väderstad Group, manufactures key spare and wearing parts for Väderstad’s agricultural machinery. During the past two years the company has been investing in rebuilding and expanding the factory and creating a new production line. To meet the increased demand for genuine parts, the factory is now being expanded by a further 2,000 m[2].Väderstad Components manufactures all genuine spare and wearing parts for Väderstad’s agricultural machinery and currently has more than fifthy employees. The manufacturing process is automated, using high-tech

Väderstad launches a new innovative stop wheel for the Tempo planter

To increase planting performance even further, Väderstad introduces the new unique stop wheel Väderstad ProStop. Thanks to its innovative design, ProStop delivers an excellent seed-to-soil contact at very high planting speed.The new stop wheel Väderstad ProStop is designed with rubber spokes to absorb external pressure in its core. Thereby the precise profile of the stop wheel is not impacted when running in the seed furrow. - The new Väderstad ProStop stop wheel is designed to flex in its core. This means that the contact between the stop wheel and the seed is never affected. ProStop

Väderstad makes QuickStart movies available in the E-Control app

By releasing a new free update of the app for the iPad-based control system Väderstad E-Control, Väderstad increases the user experience in the field. Now, the farmer can find and download manuals, spare part documentation and QuickStart movies integrated in the control system.- To always have updated guides, manuals and instructional movies available when needed at the machine in the field, is a great support for the farmer, says Mattias Hovnert, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, at Väderstad, and continues: - Whether it comes to calibration of the machine, connecting to the

Väderstad expands in Italy together with Agri Dealer

The Swedish agricultural machinery manufacturer Väderstad, which is a global leader in tillage, seed drilling and planting, is strengthening its presence in Italy together with importer Agri Dealer.- Väderstad has been represented on the Italian market for 25 years and we enjoy a strong position, especially in seed drilling and precision planting thanks to the Rapid and Tempo machine families, with other parts of the product range, such as the Carrier and TopDown cultivators, also performing well. We are now looking forward to further strengthening our relationships with Italian farmers

NZ Extreme passes 1 500 hectares in Slovakia

The heavy-duty tine harrow Väderstad NZ Extreme is undergoing long-life testing in Slovakia this spring. The NZ Extreme 1425, which was transported to Slovakia directly from Agritechnica last year, is now passing 1 500 hectares in the field.During the last weeks the 14.25 metre heavy-duty tine harrow NZ Extreme 1425 has been performing seedbed preparation prior to sugar beet and maize planting in Slovakia. This is the same machine which was exhibited at the agricultural tradeshow Agritechnica in November last year.  – The heavy-duty tine harrow NZ Extreme 1250-1425 sets a new standard

Väderstad named as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2020

Saskatchewan's economic fortunes might be slowly turning the corner, but employers in the province are increasingly taking steps to improve their workplace practices and human resource policies. Väderstad was recognized as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2020 today, announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada's Top 100 Employers project.- We continue to see a deep reservoir of outstanding workplace practices in Saskatchewan, says Richard Yerema, Managing Editor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. In good economic times and otherwise, Saskatchewan

Väderstad’s Board is being strengthened with agricultural specialist Poul Hovesen

Väderstad, one of the world’s leading companies in soil cultivation and seeding technology, is strengthening its Board of Directors with Danish-British agricultural specialist Poul Hovesen. Poul has been praised for his efforts in British agriculture and has been collaborating with Väderstad since the 1990s. With his extensive experience in the industry and his deep commitment to sustainability issues, Poul is a strong external addition to the group.Poul was elected to the Board of Directors of Väderstad at the Annual shareholders’ meeting on 15 February. He has been active in the

Väderstad experiences new record year – ends the decade on a high

Swedish agricultural machinery manufacturer Väderstad finished the decade on a high, recording a turnover during the 2019 financial year of SEK 3.35 billion and an operating profit of SEK 172 million. That represents an increase in turnover of 11 percent and an increase in earnings of almost 24 percent on the previous year.During the 2010s, Väderstad more than doubled its turnover and today is one of the world’s leading players in soil cultivation and seeding. The company’s machinery and methods have been ground-breaking for farmers for generations. Once the 2019 financial year concluded,

Väderstad sells its 5000th Tempo Machine

The precision planter Tempo is a major sales success for the agricultural machinery manufacturer Väderstad. Tempo has been manufactured since 2012 and since 2017 the machine holds the world record in precision drilling. At the Agricultural trade Fair Agritechnica 2019, Väderstad delivered its 5000th Tempo machine, a Tempo V12.502,05 hectares of maize in one day. That is the world record in precision drilling, held by Väderstad’s Tempo. Buyer of the 5000th Tempo machine is the German farmer Stefan Kürbs. It will be his second Tempo machine, and the combination of speed and precision is the

Väderstad one of five finalists in The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences competition, Smart industry

We are proud to have been named one of five finalists in The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences competition, Smart industry. The competition rewards companies that make use of digitalisation opportunities in an innovative way with clear results. The winner will be appointed at a public seminar at The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in Stockholm on February 5[th].Väderstad’s machines and methods have been ground-breaking for generations and this is not the first time that Väderstad noticed for its innovative ability. - We are very proud and happy for the

Väderstad named Employer Branding Company of the Year

The awards are coming thick and fast for agricultural machinery manufacturer Väderstad at the moment. Last week they received the ‘Machine of the Year’ award at the world’s largest agricultural exhibition. Now they have also been named ‘Employer Branding Company of the Year’ by research company Universum. At the same time, they also received the ‘Career Company of the Year 2020’ seal of approval and climbed to the top 15 in a national poll of ‘Sweden’s best employers’.Things are going well for the family owned company Väderstad, a global leader in tillage and drilling with over 1,500

Väderstad awarded Machine of the Year 2020 at Agritechnica

Right now, Agritechnica – the world’s largest agricultural fair – is in full swing in Germany. This is where agricultural machinery manufacturers showcase their latest offerings ahead of the coming seasons. Swedish Väderstad confirmed its leading position and once again walked off with the Machine of the Year award with its innovation, Tempo WideLining.Machine of the Year is the show’s most prestigious honour, bestowed on the winner by a jury comprising agricultural journalists from all over Europe. This is the third time Väderstad has won the award. - We are, of course, both proud and

Väderstad awarded Machine of the Year 2020 at Agritechnica

Right now, Agritechnica – the world’s largest agricultural fair – is in full swing in Germany. It’s here that agricultural machinery manufacturers showcase their latest offerings ahead of the coming seasons. Sweden’s Väderstad has confirmed its leading position and once again walked off with the Machine of the Year award with its innovation, Tempo WideLining.Machine of the Year is the show’s most prestigious honour, bestowed on the winner by a jury comprising agricultural journalists from all over Europe. This is the third time Väderstad has won the award. “We are, of course, both proud

Väderstad expands in Belgium together with Homburg Machinehandel

The Swedish agricultural machinery manufacturer Väderstad, a global leader in soil cultivation and drilling, is strengthening its presence in Belgium together with Homburg Machinehandel. Homburg, which has long been a partner to Väderstad in the Netherlands and Flemish parts of Belgium, has been the exclusive distributor of Väderstad machinery throughout Belgium since October 1 this year.Marijn van den Akker is responsible for the Belgian market at Homburg and is currently building up the recently launched sales company Homburg Belgium. - We have a very successful partnership with Homburg

Ann Krumlinde new Board member at Väderstad

Väderstad, a global leader in agriculture with innovative, highly efficient machinery and methods, is strengthening its Board of Directors with the appointment of Ann Krumlinde. With extensive experience from the finance and green business sectors, Ann Krumlinde is a strong external addition to the Group.Ann Krumlinde, who was elected to the Board of Directors at the annual general meeting on 23 March, has held senior positions with Danske Bank for 15 years and served as CEO of Danske Bank Sverige between 2012 and 2017. In addition to this new board assignment for Väderstad, Krumlinde is

Väderstad continues to expand and increases its turnover by 27 percent

Väderstad closes the 2018 financial year with record turnover and passes 300 million Euro for the first time in the company’s history.- 2018 was a record year for Väderstad. We hired more than 150 new employees and we continue to invest in streamlined production. Furthermore, we continue to invest in product development of new and existing products, so that we can meet the high demands from our customers. This year’s drought, especially in northern Europe, resulted in lower yields in many of our normally strong markets. However, cereal prices rose in autumn. So, despite weather-related

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