Agco Corporation, group in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision farming technology, announced today that the expansion of the Valtra transmission plant in Suolahti has been successfully completed on schedule. This major investment adds thousands of square meters of new production space, modernizing manufacturing processes and improving working conditions.
Agco transmission plant and Agco Cvt
The expansion enables the production of Agco’s new continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Currently, the facility manufactures gearboxes for Valtra’s N and T Series tractors and supplies transmissions for the South American market as well as components for other Agco manufacturing plants. The introduction of a new test bench for transmissions of the Valtra Q and S Series supports the production of high-performance tractors and meets increasing customer demand.
The global expansion project is unique in scale for the Suolahti plant. Increasing the production capacity of Agco’s Cvts will help meet the growing demand for Valtra and other Agco brands.
Increasing production capacity
“Our Suolahti plant plays a crucial role in Agco’s global tractor and component manufacturing network,” said Tim Millwood, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Agco. “The completion of the Cvt expansion at Suolahti allows us to meet the rising demand not only for Agco Cvts for Valtra but also for other leading Agco brands.”
“This investment will enable us to double our transmission capacity and bring new expertise to the Valtra tractor range,” said Kullervo Mansikkala, Transmission Plant Manager. “Additionally, it will create new jobs in Suolahti. We are improving workplace safety and the overall environment through increased automation and precision machining, ensuring a cleaner and quieter workspace for our team.”
Agco, digitalization and technology at the center
Cutting-edge technology has been a core element of the expansion project. The new production facility was designed using a digital twin—a real-time virtual replica of the entire manufacturing plant, including machines, processes, and workflows. This technology allows for the simulation of production efficiency, worker safety, and ergonomics, ensuring an optimal production startup.
Title: Agco expands transmission plant of Valtra in Suolahti: $38M investment
Source: Agco
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