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JCB grows sales 12% in 2016, with profit of 287 million pounds
JCB's sales volume for the year 2016 has been increased by 12%, according to the machine manufacturer from Staffordshire during the presentation in July of its economic results for that year. Also, and challenging market conditions, JCB has increased its profit during the past year by more than 34%.
From today, you can apply for the aid of the Plan Renove de Maquinaria Agrícola
From today, August 2nd, and until next September 15th, farmers interested in modernizing their tractors and automotive machines will be able to apply for the aid of the Plan Renove de Maquinaria Agrícola 2017, whose announcement was published in the BOE, yesterday, 1st of August, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA). This Plan of Renovation of the national park of agricultural machinery will count on a budget of 5 million euros.
Trelleborg takes China Field Day to Success
On June 29th, Trelleborg successfully hosted its 2017 Field Day in Alaer, Xinjiang, a demonstration of its state-of-the-art technology that attracted the attention of more than 200 visitors, including agricultural professionals, tractor dealers and commercial media.
John Deere Expands Market with Acquisition of Spray Manufacturer, Mazzotti
John Deere has announced the purchase of the private company, Mazzotti, in charge of manufacturing sprayers based in Ravenna, Italy. An operation, which will provide the opportunity to serve more customers in European markets, as stated by the president of Agricultural Solutions and Information Manager of this company, John May.
JCB FASTRAC harvests applause in Demoagro 2017
The JCB machinery firm takes the revolution to work in the field, with the participation of its best assets in DEMOAGRO 2017, among them its most emblematic model, FASTRAC, which won the admiration of the public. Responsible for this brand valued their participation in the third edition of DEMOAGRO, held on May 9th, 10th and 11th, in the farm "La Granja" of San Clemente (Cuenca), where it occupied an area of two hectares, within the sector of "DEMOSUELO".
Antonio Carraro presents in Demoagro its range of tractors focused to the Mediterranean cultures of high power
Antonio Carraro, the world leader in the manufacture of specialized compact tractors, has taken advantage of the showcase offered by Demoagro 2017 to showcase the latest in agricultural machinery, to present its range of tractors, ranging from 25 to 100 HP, and which focuses mainly on the professional sector of high potency Mediterranean crops.
John Deere and Michelin again sponsor European Championship of tractor drivers
John Deere and Michelin again sponsor the European Drivers' Championship to be held in June 2017. Sixteen drivers from across Europe will demonstrate their skills by driving the new 6250R tractor at the Michelin test facility in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Competition is not only a matter of speed, but also the best and most efficient management strategy.
Pirelli PHP ™ is born, high performance agricultural tire
Pirelli has recently launched a new high performance product, Pirelli PHP ™, the new agricultural tire of the Italian manufacturer, which takes advantage of the experience gained outside Europe, where the agro line was always at the center of the Pirelli range, a pioneer brand in tires for Agriculture since 1936, when the company began promoting tires for the replacement of the iron wheels of tractors.
The specialized SAME Frutteto S Active Drive “Machine of the Year 2017” at SIMA
SAME Frutteto S ActiveDrive has obtained the title of "Machine of the Year 2017" in the category of specialized tractors, during the last edition of the International Fair of Machinery SIMA in Paris. The award was presented on February 27th by a jury made up of journalists from renowned European journals in the agromechanical sector. This recognition is added to the title of "Best of Specialized" obtained by SAME Frutteto S ActiveDrive in the scope of the Tractor of the Year 2016 award.
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Demoagro 2017. San Clemente (Cuenca)
From 9th to 11th May, will take place in San Clemente (Cuenca) Demoagro, Demonstration of Agricultural Machinery in the field. More than 700 tractors, machines and implements will be concentrated in Finca "La Granja", to show dynamically the new technologies applied for the preparation and work in soil, planting,
harvesting, crop protection and care, fertilizer and water supply, transport and handling.