Nuestra historia

Registrar las ventas netas, los márgenes operativos y las ganancias por acción de todo el año  como resultado de la ejecución continua de nuestra estrategia  Agricultor-Primero.

AGCO anuncia que ha firmado el mayor acuerdo de tecnología agrícola de la historia: una empresa conjunta centrada en la tecnología Precision Ag de próxima generación con Trimble. AGCO adquirirá una participación del 85 % en la cartera de activos y tecnologías agrícolas de Trimble por 2300 millones de USD. Se espera que el acuerdo se cierre en 2024.

AGCO adquiere activos digitales de FarmFacts GmbH,  líder en software de información de gestión agrícola.

Se lanza AGCO Ventures, que se centra en las inversiones en tecnología en fase temprana; la iniciativa formaliza el enfoque de AGCO para la obtención y financiación de tecnologías nuevas y en fase temprana.

La innovación continúa impulsando el crecimiento de las patentes, que finalizó en 2023 con 224 patentes de primera solicitud, un aumento del +91 % con respecto a las patentes de primera solicitud en 2018.

AGCO adquiere JCA Industries, un líder en el desarrollo de software autónomo para máquinas agrícolas, controles de accesorios y componentes del sistema electrónico, para aumentar las capacidades de ingeniería y desarrollo de software y acelerar el desarrollo de máquinas altamente automatizadas y autónomas.

AGCO invierte en OPTIfarm, un líder emergente en agricultura ganadera de precisión, para mejorar la productividad y el bienestar animal.

AGCO abre un nuevo centro de capacidades digitales en Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,  para ampliar las capacidades digitales y de TI de AGCO  y ofrecer soluciones innovadoras centradas en los agricultores..

Eric Hansotia asume el cargo de presidente, presidente y director ejecutivo  el 1 de enero.

AGCO anuncia su estrategia Agricultor-Primero  que muestra su pasión por los agricultores del mundo y profundiza su compromiso de superar las expectativas de los agricultores para ofrecer un valor sostenible a las partes interesadas.

AGCO presenta sus nuevas declaraciones de propósito y visión  que juntos ofrecen una poderosa visión del papel que AGCO pretende desempeñar para sus agricultores y dentro del sector agrícola. El objetivo de AGCO es ofrecer "soluciones centradas en el agricultor para alimentar de forma sostenible nuestro mundo". Su visión es ser el "socio de confianza para soluciones agrícolas inteligentes líderes del sector".

AGCO adquiere la empresa ganadera de precisión Farm Robotics and Automation SL (Faromatics), que utiliza inteligencia artificial (IA) para identificar riesgos para la salud, el bienestar animal y los equipos agrícolas, al tiempo que aumenta la productividad agrícola.

AGCO anuncia un acuerdo para adquirir la empresa de ingeniería y fabricación Appareo Systems, LLC, que se especializa en la investigación, el desarrollo, el diseño y la fabricación de tecnología tangible que utiliza inteligencia artificial (IA), mecatrónica y electrónica innovadora para ofrecer un valor excepcional al cliente.

Precision Planting acepta adquirir Headsight, Inc. negocio y activos, una empresa líder en soluciones de agricultura de precisión, para mejorar la rentabilidad de los agricultores.

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.

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.