AGCO

AGCO Corporation is the world’s third largest manufacturer and distributor of tractors and other farm equipment (behind Deere & Company and CNH Global N.V.). Through its extensive network of more than 9,200 dealers serving over 140 countries, AGCO builds and distributes products under brands such as AGCO, Ag-Chem, Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, Hesston, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, White, and others. Since 1990, AGCO has experienced explosive growth through smart business management and strategic acquisitions. Although AGCO itself was established only in 1990, the company boasts a rich history of success and innovation in the farm machinery industry. In fact, AGCO is the successor to Deutz-Allis Corp., which was formed in 1985 when Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG acquired the agricultural unit of Allis-Chalmers Corp. In 1990, Klöckner spun off Deutz-Allis to a group of executives who formed AGCO. Thus, AGCO is effectively the offspring of the renowned Allis-Chalmers Corp.