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To grow even closer to the customers and to further strengthen our presence in Russia and Ukraine, Väderstad enters into a regional dealer partnership with John Deere. The partnership means same dealer network for Väderstad and John Deere products in the two countries.

Väderstad has appointed Evgeny Zhilkin as new Managing Director for Väderstad´s subsidiary in Russia. The appointment occurs the same year as the subsidiary Väderstad Russia are celebrating 10 years of operation.

On April 11-12th, Väderstad Tempo set a new world record by planting 502.05 hectares within 24 hours at a speed of 20-22km/h. Two months later, a strong crop has emerged within the fields in Hungary and the planting precision statistics show impressive results.

In the coming years, Väderstad will invest in a facility for production of laser cut metal parts. The facitily, which will produce metal parts for the full product range, represents an investment of 15.4 million euro. In addition to expanding the production capacity and further ensuring a very high machine quality, this investment is a statement of Väderstad’s positive look on the future.

The world record high-speed planter Väderstad Tempo, delivers an exceptional precision at very high speed. With new features, the planter is now able to enhance the results even further.

On April 11-12th, Väderstad set a new world record for most hectares planted within 24 hours. By having planted 502.05 hectares with high precision and an average speed over 20km/h, the high-speed planter Väderstad Tempo have proved its enormous capacity.

The new point option Väderstad 50/80 Marathon offers a great penetration force, a low draught requirement and impressive straw mixing. The Marathon feature multiplies its working life in the field by six times.

By enabling ISOBUS Task Controller, the communication between tractor terminals and Väderstad machinery is enhanced. This enables GPS-controlled variable rate and automatic section control.

Despite a challenging global machine market, Väderstad AB closes the financial year of 2016 with good results. With a strong start to the new year, the company looks brightly on the future.

Väderstad has received an Honourable mention by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. The price was presented at the German-Swedish Tech Forum in Stockholm January 31st. The ceremony was opened by the German chancellor Angela Merkel and the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.