Two silver Innovations Awards at Agritechnica 2007

Valtra was awarded innovation silver medals at the Agritechnica 2007 for AutoComfort semi-active cab suspension and the turning Valtra LHLINK front linkage.

AutoComfort is a semi-active cab suspension system that automatically adjusts to different driving conditions. The system consists of electronically controlled shock absorbers, a position sensor and a control unit that is connected to the tractor via a CAN bus.

The innovative LHLINK front linkage attaches to the tractor’s frame by a vertical pivot, allowing the linkage to turn in the desired amount with the front wheels or even independently of the front wheels. Valtra LHLINK front linkage has been developed together with the major Finnish parts supplier LH Lift Oy and Afcon Oy, an agricultural and forest technology R&D company.

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Valtra C Series - Tractor of the year 2005

Each year the best new tractors are awarded at the EIMA International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Manufacturers Exhibition in Italy. At the end of 2004 the Valtra C Series was awarded the prestigious Golden Tractor for the Design. The Golden Tractor of the Year was selected by a jury consisting of journalists representing major agricultural machinery publications from 15 European countries.

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OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Certificate 2003

Valtra's operations have been certified as complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The Occupational Health and Safety Management System ensures that health and safety issues continue to be developed throughout the entire company. An important aspect is increasing safety and awareness among workers through training and education, thus improving wellbeing and motivation of all personnel. These in turn increase our ability to offer customers better and safer products and services.

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Valtra S Series - Tractor of the year 2003

In 2002 the Valtra S Series was elected Winner of the Golden Tractor for the Design award.

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ISO 14001 Environment Certificate, 12/2000 

Valtra receives certificate for successful environmental programme 
Valtra Inc. has designed its environmental programme according to the ISO14001 standard. Det Norske Veritas evaluated the programme's success and its chairman Hans Fagerström issued Valtra Inc. the environmental certificate on December 20, 2000. The environmental certificate was dated December 4, 2000, and it covers marketing, product development, production and maintenance services in Suolahti and Jyväskylä. 

Valtra's aims in environmental issues have been practical. The company started by reducing the use of dumping areas and its use of energy, as well as finding out how environmentally friendly its products are.

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Sima 2001 Innovation Awards 12/2000

Valtra Aires - Pneumatic front-axle suspension for agricultural tractors 
What makes this suspension unique is that its functioning is directly governed by the axle load. A level sensor which records the load allows the air flow which makes the suspension respond to be regulated. It can be locked mechanically so that it can be used in specific circumstances and a device which automatically injects alcohol into the air flow ensures that it will function even when it is freezing. 

Improved driver's comfort is the main advantage. Tiredness is reduced and safety when transporting heavy loads on the road is improved. This type of suspension also has the advantage of being able to operate in all weathers, whatever the load, thus improving traction and using the engine efficiently, which in turn results in a reduction in the consumption of diesel oil.

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Valtra X Series - The Best in Show, 
Elmia Sweden 10/2000 

Valtra X Series, a standard tractor equipped with articulated steering. The Jury's motivation: The Valtra X Series has been awarded best in Show because it offers the user increased cost efficiency. It is a conventional farming tractor equipped with articulated steering, which increases the tractor's versatility.

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Logistics Award Summer 06/2000

The Logistic Company of the year were announced at the opening ceremony of the Transport - Logistics 2000 exhibition. Valtra received the award from the ministry of transport and communication Olli-Pekka Heinonen.

Finnish Quality Award 11/1999

Finnish Quality Award Granted to Valtra Inc. 
“I am very proud, both personally and on behalf of Valtra’s staff and partners, to receive the Finnish Quality Award in the industry category,” says Mr Jouko Tukiainen, President and CEO at Valtra. 

“Our primary motive in pursuing the Finnish Quality Award was our own need to define and describe our business operations, and to get the extremely useful feedback of the professional auditors of Laatukeskus – the Centre for Excellence Finland, in order to develop our operations in the right direction. I must admit, this is a delightful surprise indeed.”

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Agritechnica Gold 11/1997

The Mega 8750 Sigma Power "Sum-up-power-tractor” was awarded the DLG (The German Agricultural Society) gold medal in the Agritechnica Exhibition in Germany. 
Sigma Power, now available in next generation 8950 with HiTech transmission, enables a 5.4 ton tractor to produce 180 hp PTO power for the modern PTO driven implements.

A 200 engine hp tractor with Sigma Power and TwinTrac double controls competes with self-propelled special machines. It can be used all year round and has the advantage of lower capital costs. Tractors equipped with Sigma Power also have the environmental advantage of creating less soil compaction. 

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ISO 9001 Quality Certificate 6/1994 & 12/1995 

ISO 9001 Quality Certificate for Sisu Diesel Inc. 9.6.1994 
Valtra do Brasil 22.12.1995

ISO 9001 Quality Certificate for Valtra Inc. 12/1993

At the end of 1993, the Det Norske Veritas organisation audited the Suolahti plant and found Valtra´s quality system to be in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. The quality certificate is dated December 1993 and Valtra was the first tractor factory in the world to receive this certificate. Valtra do Brasil S.A. and Sisudiesel Inc. received their ISO 9001 certificates in 1995.

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