AGCO Reaffirms Support for Valtra Tractors in U.S. and Canada

05/06/2009

DULUTH, GA, May 6, 2009 – AGCO announced today that they remain committed to the success of the Valtra brand in North America. The Georgia-based agriculture equipment manufacturer will continue to market various Valtra models, as well as providing parts and service to owners with Valtra tractors. 

“AGCO remains committed to providing a diverse product line in the North American market,” said Todd Stucke, VP, Professional Producers Marketing, AGCO. “In response to several erroneous reports on the future of the Valtra brand in this marketplace, Valtra remains important to AGCO. We will continue to stand behind Valtra dealers and customers in the U.S. and Canada. Our superior service and parts capabilities will remain a top priority.”  

While the tractor is a top seller in South America and the Nordic countries, it services a relatively niche market in the U.S. and Canada.  But the unique features of the Valtra brand inspire loyalty throughout its customer base. Valtra has been successful in meeting specific needs for producers around the world. Recognized for its quality and dependability, Valtra tractors are built in some of the world’s most advanced factories in Brazil and Finland.

“Although Valtra has an extensive product line worldwide, we will continue to make product by product decisions on which Valtra models to market in North America based on market potential and the needs of our customers.” Stucke said.

The Valtra brand is now sold in more than 75 countries. For more information on Valtra tractors, visit www.AGCOcorp.com.

ABOUT AGCO
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE: AGCO) was founded in 1990 and offers a full product line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment, implements, and related replacement parts. AGCO agricultural products are sold under the core brands of Challenger®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, and are distributed globally through more than 2,800 independent dealers and distributors, in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2008, AGCO had net sales of $8.4 billion. Please visit our website at www.AGCOcorp.com.

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