Notre histoire

Les ventes nettes, les marges d’exploitation et le bénéfice par action records pour l’ensemble de l’année  sont le résultat de l’exécution continue de notre stratégie  « Farmer-First ».

AGCO annonce qu’elle a conclu la plus importante entente de technologie agricole de l’histoire, une coentreprise axée sur la technologie Precision Ag de nouvelle génération avec Trimble. AGCO acquerra une participation de 85 % dans le portefeuille d’actifs et de technologies agricoles de Trimble pour 2,3 milliards de dollars. L’accord devrait être conclu en 2024.

AGCO acquiert des actifs numériques auprès de FarmFacts GmbH,  un chef de file dans le domaine des logiciels d’information de gestion agricole.

AGCO Ventures est lancée, mettant l’accent sur les investissements technologiques de stade précoce; l’ initiative formalise l’approche d’AGCO en matière d’approvisionnement et de financement des technologies nouvelles et de stade précoce.

L’innovation continue de stimuler la croissance des brevets, se terminant en 2023 avec 224 premiers brevets déposés, une augmentation de 91 % par rapport aux premiers brevets déposés en 2018.

AGCO acquiert JCA Industries,  un chef de file dans le développement de logiciels autonomes pour les machines agricoles, met en œuvre des contrôles et des composants de systèmes électroniques, pour augmenter les capacités d’ingénierie et de développement de logiciels et pour accélérer le développement de machines hautement automatisées et autonomes.

AGCO investit dans OPTIfarm,  un chef de file émergent dans l’élevage de bétail de précision, afin d’améliorer la productivité et le bien-être des animaux.

AGCO ouvre un nouveau centre de capacités numériques à Bengaluru, Karnataka, en Inde,  afin d’étendre les capacités informatiques et numériques d’AGCO  pour offrir des solutions novatrices axées sur les fermiers.

Eric Hansotia occupera le poste de président du conseil, président et chef de la direction  le 1er janvier.

AGCO annonce sa stratégie « Farmer-First »  qui démontre sa passion pour les agriculteurs du monde entier et approfondit son engagement à dépasser les attentes des agriculteurs pour offrir une valeur durable aux parties prenantes.

AGCO présente ses nouveaux énoncés sur l’objectif et la vision  qui, ensemble, offrent un aperçu puissant du rôle que AGCO a l’intention de jouer pour ses agriculteurs et dans l’industrie agricole. L’ objectif d’AGCO est d’offrir des « solutions axées sur le fermier pour nourrir notre monde de façon durable ». Sa vision est d’être le « partenaire de confiance pour des solutions agricoles intelligentes de pointe ».

AGCO fait l’acquisition de Farm Robotics and Automation SL (Faromatics), une entreprise agricole de précision du bétail,  qui utilise l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour identifier les risques pour la santé, le bien-être des animaux et l’équipement agricole tout en augmentant la productivité agricole.

AGCO annonce une entente visant l’acquisition de la société d’ingénierie et de fabrication Appareo Systems, LLC,  qui se spécialise dans la recherche, le développement, la conception et la fabrication de technologies tangibles qui utilisent l’intelligence artificielle (IA), la mécatronique et l’électronique innovante pour offrir une valeur exceptionnelle aux clients.

Precision Planting accepte d’acquérir Headsight, Inc. entreprise et actifs, une entreprise de solutions de récolte agricole de précision de premier plan, pour améliorer la rentabilité des agriculteurs.

AGCO opens a new plant in Queretaro, Mexico, to help expand operations in Mexico and Latin America. AGCO is committed to provide agricultural integral solutions and services for customers and distributors in Mexico and Latin America, increasing the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of the sector throughout these investments.

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation launches as a private foundation committed to food security and sustainable agricultural development.

AGCO completes the acquisition of the Forage Division of Lely Group, a leading manufacturer of balers and loader wagons in Europe, to further strengthen AGCO’s full line product offering.

AGCO announces its entry into a joint venture agreement with CP Group, a leading producer of swine, chicken and eggs in Asia, for the manufacture of protein production equipment. AGCO and CP Group will each own 50% of a manufacturing joint venture which will produce protein production solutions for AGCO's GSI division and CPG companies.

AGCO completes the acquisition of Precision Planting LLC equipment business from The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company. Precision Planting plays an essential role in the growth and adoption of innovative precision ag practices that help farmers enhance their productivity.

AGCO acquires Tecno Poultry Equipment S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of poultry housing and related products, including egg collection and trolley feeding systems.

AGCO agrees to acquire Cimbria Holdings Limited, headquartered in Thisted in Denmark, a leading global manufacturer of equipment used for seed processing and post-harvest grain handling with production facilities in Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy.

AGCO launches its manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China, where the new Global Series tractor platform is the largest new-product and manufacturing project in AGCO’s history. Modular tractors will be built at multiple manufacturing sites around the world, with the China facility serving as the global hub.

AGCO opens its Future Farm and Global Learning Centre near Lusaka, Zambia. This model farm includes two firsts for Africa – a state-of-the-art Mechanization Learning Centre and a Grain and Poultry Leaning Centre serving the training needs of local dealers, distributors and customers seeking modern farming technique and sustainable food production systems.

AGCO acquires Farmer Automatic GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of poultry housing and related products including egg production cages and broiler production equipment based in Laer, Germany.

AGCO acquires C-Lines, a leading designer of facilities and systems for the poultry and swine industries.

AGCO completes a joint venture with USC, a leading international producer of custom seed treatment equipment.

AGCO launches Fuse® Connected Services, designed to help growers improve overall farm efficiency by reducing maintenance and input costs, improving yields and enabling more informed business decisions.

AGCO acquires nearly all the remaining 40% of Santal Equipamentos sugarcane harvesting business in Brazil.

AGCO acquires Intersystems Holdings Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial material handling solutions sold to grain operations globally.

AGCO opens the first GSI European manufacturing plant, in Biatorbagy, Hungary, where it designs and manufactures material handling equipment for the grain industry and serves as a training and distribution center in the EAME (Europe, Africa, and Middle East) region.

AGCO’s GSI acquires Johnson System Inc., a leading manufacturer of catwalks, towers and support structures.

AGCO launches Fuse Technologies®, the next-generation approach to precision agriculture, providing mixed-fleet farming operations with improved connectivity and access to farm data as the world’s first open, mobile, mixed-fleet solution.

AGCO opens its state-of-the-art Intivity visitor center in Jackson, Minnesota, U.S. as part of AGCO’s North American manufacturing expansion.

AGCO acquires 60% of Santal Equipamentos, a sugar cane planting, harvesting, handling and transportation equipment and replacement parts manufacturer in Brazil.

AGCO purchases 80% of Shandong Dafeng Machinery Co., Ltd., a Class I and II combine harvester manufacturer in China.

AGCO forms the Algerian Tractors Company joint venture with 49% ownership.

AGCO acquires GSI Holding Corp. (GSI), a leading global manufacturer of grain storage and protein production systems.

AGCO acquires 50% of AGCO-Amity JV, LLC, creating a joint venture with Amity Technology, LLC. AGCO-Amity JV develops and distributes air seeding and tillage equipment. AGCO also acquires a 50% interest in selected air seeding and tillage product lines sold under the Amity, Wil-Rich and Wishek brand names.

AGCO acquires the remaining 50% stake in Laverda S.p.A from the Italian ARGO Group, having purchased 50% of Italy’s leading harvesting equipment manufacturer in 2007. This agreement includes 100% ownership of FELLA-Werke GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of grass and hay machinery.

AGCO announces plans to invest in North American manufacturing by expanding high-horsepower wheeled tractor manufacturing production in Jackson, Minnesota, U.S.

AGCO purchases Sparex Holdings Ltd. and its trading subsidiaries, a leading independent, global distributor of accessories and tractor replacement parts serving the agricultural aftermarket.

SISU Diesel is rebranded as AGCO SISU POWER.

SISU Diesel is rebranded as AGCO SISU POWER.

AGCO acquires 50% ownership of Laverda S.p.A, Italy's leading harvesting equipment manufacturer.

AGCO purchases Sfil, a leading South American manufacturer of tillage and seeding implements.

AGCO acquires Valtra (formerly Valmet), a market leading tractor manufacturer in the Nordic countries and Latin America. The acquisition includes SISU Diesel, producers of off-road diesel engines.

Martin H. Richenhagen becomes President and CEO of AGCO Corporation.

AGCO acquires the assets of Caterpillar Inc.'s agricultural equipment business, primarily the design, assembly and marketing of their Challenger track tractors.

AGCO acquires the assets of Sunflower Manufacturing Company Inc., a leading producer of tillage, seeding and specialty harvesting equipment.

CEO John Shumejda, Vice President for Marketing Edward Swingle and a crew of three were killed in a plane crash in Birmingham, England. AGCO Chairman Robert J. Ratliff was named interim CEO.

AGCO acquires Ag-Chem Equipment Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized off-road heavy equipment for agricultural and industrial applications, providing AGCO a leading position in the self-propelled sprayer market.

AGCO completes the purchase of Hay and Forage Industries in Hesston, Kansas, U.S., solidifying its planned strategy to achieve efficient manufacturing rationalization by consolidating major operations in North America.

AGCO completes the purchase of Hay and Forage Industries in Hesston, Kansas, U.S., solidifying its planned strategy to achieve efficient manufacturing rationalization by consolidating major operations in North America.

AGCO creates a joint venture with Deutz AG to produce engines in Argentina.

AGCO purchases the Spra-Coupe® and Willmar® product lines, two leaders in the agricultural sprayer market, and merges production into one manufacturing plant in Willmar, Minnesota, U.S.

AGCO makes a major acquisition of Fendt GmbH, a leading German tractor business with some of the world’s most advanced tractor technology. Fendt is renowned for its technology and international market share leadership.

AGCO acquires Dronningborg Industries, a leader in European harvesting.

AGCO acquires the Iochpe-Maxion agricultural equipment company in Brazil, a market leader in tractors with the Massey Ferguson brand.

AGCO purchases Deutz Argentina, S.A., the number one market share leader in tractors in Argentina.

AGCO purchases Western Combine Corporation and Portage Manufacturing, Inc. in Canada to expand the Massey Ferguson combine business.

AGCO adds Rabobank Nederland as its joint venture partner in Agricredit, its finance subsidiary in North America.

AGCO purchased the assets of Tye Company, makers and marketers of Glencoe®, Tye® and Farmhand® agricultural implements and tillage equipment.

AGCO purchases the worldwide holdings of Massey Ferguson, ensuring AGCO’s global status.

AGCO moves to the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AG."

AGCO obtains the remaining 50% joint interest in Agricredit Acceptance Corporation.

AGCO purchases the assets of the McConnell Tractors articulated tractor manufacturing business, leading to the development of the AGCOSTAR® tractor line.

AGCO obtains the assets of Black Machine, giving AGCO a unique planter frameline.

AGCO purchases the White-New Idea business of planters, hay tools and spreaders as well as the Coldwater, Ohio, U.S. manufacturing facility.

AGCO purchases the North American Massey Ferguson® product distribution rights, expanding the AGCO North American dealer network by more than 1,000 dealers.

AGCO buys 50% of a joint venture established for Agricredit Acceptance Corporation.

AGCO provides an initial public offering of one-half of its stock and is listed on NASDAQ.

AGCO purchases Hesston Corporation, a leading North American brand of hay tools.

In the manufacturing joint venture with Case International, known as Hay and Forage Industries (HFI), AGCO has a 50% participation arrangement.

AGCO purchases the White tractor business from Allied Products.

AGCO is formed in the management buyout of Deutz-Allis from KHD and begins manufacturing and distributing farm equipment under the AGCO® Allis and Gleaner® brand names in North America.