Väderstads fully-owned subsidiary Svensk Presshärdning AB has changed its name to Väderstad Components AB. The company, which is the leading manufacturer of discs, tines and packer rings for farm machinery, has a strong belief in the future and now employs over 50 employees.
Väderstad, a global leader in agriculture with innovative, highly efficient machinery and methods, is strengthening its Board of Directors with the appointment of Ann Krumlinde. With extensive experience from the finance and green business sectors, Ann is a strong external addition to the Group.
The world’s first compact disc cultivator, Väderstad Carrier, was first drawn up on a French tablecloth. In 2019, the successful Väderstad Carrier celebrates its 20-year anniversary.
In 2019, the world-record high-speed precision planter Väderstad Tempo L family is growing. Introducing the all-new Tempo L 8, as well as new configurations for Tempo L 12 and Tempo L 18.
Väderstad closes the 2018 financial year with record turnover and passes 300 million Euro for the first time in the company’s history.
To allow the farmer to take advantage of current technology for precision farming, Väderstad introduces new possibilities for the pneumatic Rapid seed drills. The seed drills are now able to apply a variable rate by communicating with third-party supplies of field-mapping services.
The pneumatic seed drill Väderstad Spirit 600-900C enters a new generation. With an updated design, new hydraulics and the innovative iPad-based control system Väderstad E-Control, the 6, 8 and 9 metre combi seed drill is ready for future farming.
Väderstad introduces the new Marathon 25/35 point, extending the performance of the tine harrows NZ Aggressive 500-1000 and NZ Mounted 500. The Marathon 25/35 point is characterized by an excellent ability to keep depth, as well as an extremely long working life in the field.