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2010

2009

08.11.2009 Valtra Versu, Direct and S Series in full serial production
08.11.2009 Valtra’s Versu, Direct, S and Advance models share a common user interface
08.11.2009 Valtra S with steer-by-wire TwinTrac
08.11.2009 The new generation concept for hitching front implements from driver´s seat, Valtra LH AutoLink
09.10.2009 Valtra celebrates 30th anniversary of co-operation between Volvo BM and Valmet
03.06.2009 S Series with TwinTrac reverse drive unveiled at ElmiaWood
23.02.2009 Valtra unveils new Side Visibility Cab (SVC) offering unparalleled visibility
23.02.2009 Valtra presents Versu, Direct and S Series at SIMA

2008

20.10.2008 Valtra announces brand new S Series - More power and comfort
20.10.2008 Direct and Versu models added to the N and T Series
19.05.2008 Black and orange now offered on new Valtra tractors

2007

15.11.2007 Valtra increases purchases from Turkey
11.11.2007 Valtra approves 100% biodiesel (B100) for use in all engines, including Common Rail Engines
11.11.2007 Cleaner engines for the A Series
11.11.2007 Valtra introduces turning LHLINK front linkage
11.11.2007 New smaller N Series models
11.11.2007 New AutoComfort semi-active cab suspension enhances comfort
07.08.2007 Jari Rautjärvi Appointed Vice President, Managing Director of Valtra EAME
08.05.2007 Valtra ranks first in terms of employee initiatives for third year in a row in Finland
06.03.2007 Valtra succeeds well in 2006 despite tougher markets
18.01.2007 Next generation of the professional Valtra T Series: More productive, versatile and comfortable than ever
18.01.2007 AGCO’s new R&D Centre for Valtra brand in Suolahti, Finland

2006

06.11.2006 20 percent biodiesel suitable for Valtra’s Common Rail engines
06.11.2006 New Valtra Collection 2007-2008 introduced
26.06.2006 AGCO FURTHER PENETRATES EASTERN EUROPEAN MARKETS
08.05.2006 Valtra ranks first in terms of employee initiatives for second year in a row

2005

06.11.2005 Auto-Guide accurately steers the tractor without the driver touching the wheel
06.11.2005 Valtra offers ISOBUS couplings on N, T, M and S Series tractors
06.11.2005 Common Rail engines to power N and T Series tractors
06.11.2005 U-Pilot Headland Management System makes headland manoeuvres simple
06.11.2005 “Fits for every farm” - Valtra proudly presents N Series - 100hp to 150 hp
19.09.2005 Valtra A Series now available with open cab
21.06.2005 AGCO Appoints Matti Ruotsala Vice President and Managing Director of VALTRA EAME
14.06.2005 New Distribution Arrangements in Sweden, Denmark and Norway
10.06.2005 Valtra receives order for 189 tractors from China
03.06.2005 Valtra updates front loader range
16.05.2005 Valtra offers new range of colour options
16.05.2005 Exhaust brake option for T Series
16.05.2005 Valtra introduces powerful new hydraulics with output of 160 litres/minute
22.04.2005 Product development and marketing operations to move from Jyväskylä to Suolahti
03.03.2005 19,582 Valtra tractors produced last year

2004

10.11.2004 Valtra wins prestigious design award for the second time
06.09.2004 A Series gets the new Valtra look
06.09.2004 A Series history
06.09.2004 New-look Valtra models for 2005
06.09.2004 Cab suspension for T and M Series
06.09.2004 Powerful new City XM articulated tractor
07.07.2004 Managing Director Ilkka Hakala of Valtra to AGCO Corporation
21.06.2004 Valtra expands T Series line of tractors
07.01.2004 KONE Finalizes Sale of Valtra to AGCO Corporation

2003

18.12.2003 Valtra production at Suolahti factory to exceed 10,000 tractors in 2003
10.11.2003 Valtra deepens co-operation with Turkey’s Hema Endüstri
09.11.2003 S-Series tractors now available with 246 and 280 horsepower
09.11.2003 Valtra C Series – a powerful new tractor that is ideal for livestock farms
09.11.2003 Valtra XM-models - World champion now also with articulated steering
23.09.2003 Valtra receives order for 50 tractors from Russia
15.09.2003 Valtra Turns Out Tractor No. 500,000
10.09.2003 KONE Divests Its Tractor Business Valtra to AGCO
08.08.2003 125 New Valtra’s to China
08.07.2003 Power and agility: Valtra’s advantage in the tractor market
08.07.2003 New Valtra M Series - The world’s most powerful four cylinder tractor
26.06.2003 KONE Aims to Divest Its Tractors And Forest Machines Businesses
23.06.2003 Valtra Wins Major Order in Iran
19.05.2003 Valtra opens new Nordic trade-in tractor section at www.valtra.com
14.05.2003 Valtra and Väderstad’s European ‘Super Challenge’
01.04.2003 Valtra’s Product development center wins international Cadee 2002 3D modelling competition
26.02.2003 Record number of SisuDiesel engines in 2002

2002

24.09.2002 Valtra Grows Together with the Customer
24.09.2002 Partek and its largest business unit, Valtra, to complement strategy of KONE Corporation
24.09.2002 New Large Tractors from Valtra
24.09.2002 Valtra’s A Series
24.09.2002 From Felling to Transport
02.09.2002 Valtra expands assembly plant in Suolahti
12.08.2002 Major order for Valtra in China
23.05.2002 Carl-Gustaf Bergström appointed Partek CEO and acting President
17.05.2002 Valtra further increases production volumes
21.02.2002 Valtra builds a global organisation
13.02.2002 Financial result for 2001
30.01.2002 Sisu Diesel’s Environmental Management System certified
25.01.2002 Record amount of Sisudiesel engines in 2001

2001

11.11.2001 Valtra EcoPower, new 6750 105 hp
11.11.2001 S Series
11.11.2001 Partek´s Interim Report January-September 2001
11.11.2001 X series - the articulated solution for forestry, farming and communes
22.10.2001 Ilkka Hakala appointed President of Valtra
04.09.2001 Partek´s Interim Report January-March 2000
11.04.2001 Valtra reinforces sales in Sweden and Norway
15.02.2001 Financial Result for 2000
19.01.2001 Valtra - The 50th Anniversary
19.01.2001 Valtra receives certificate for successful environmental programme
19.01.2001 Sisu Diesel achieves record production figure

2000

25.05.2000 The Valtra Shell Pulling Team competes with three Pro Stock tractors in Europe
06.03.2000 Valtra - the most successful tractor manufacturer in 1999
28.02.2000 Valtra introduces WAP-services at the CeBit fair
18.02.2000 Financial result for 1999
18.02.2000 Partek invests in e-business
07.02.2000 Valtra sells 150 agricultural tractors to Iraq
06.02.2000 Valtra is developing electronic business

1999

11.11.1999 Finnish Quality Award Granted to Valtra Inc.
07.11.1999 Valtra unveils new models at Agritechnica: Making the tractor market more colourful
07.11.1999 Valtra unveils new models at Agritechnica: Valtra Valmet 8350 HiTech low rev model
07.11.1999 Valtra unveils new models at Agritechnica: HiTech series
07.11.1999 Valtra unveils new models at Agritechnica: High-power series
07.11.1999 Valtra unveils new models at Agritechnica: Valtra Valmet articulated tractors
20.08.1999 Change of President at Valtra do Brasil
16.06.1999 Partek´s Interim Report from January - April 1999
26.05.1999 Valtra makes major deal with the Road Service Lithuania
19.05.1999 Valtra Valmet Shell Pulling Team
19.02.1999 Financial Result for 1998
21.01.1999 Valtra do Brasil, sales figures for 1998
20.01.1999 Valtra do Brasil, sales figures for 1998

1998

20.10.1998 HiTech tractors
20.10.1998 Valtra launches HiTech models
12.10.1998 New dealers strengthen Valtra´s position in the UK
16.09.1998 Partek Corporation Stock Exchange Release
27.01.1998 Valtra and Agritalia sign agreement on production of special tractors