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AGCO Power’s Multi-Million Investment in Engine Manufacturing Progresses

Michele Catinari — Mon, 10 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

AGCO initiated an investment program worth over 100 million euros in 2019 to strengthen the manufacturing capabilities of AGCO Power, an AGCO subsidiary in Linnavuori, Finland, and AGCO’s global engine product portfolio.

A new and expanded assembly plant and a logistics center were constructed in record time at the Linnavuori plant, both of which help AGCO Power modernize and streamline its engine manufacturing process.

“Despite a tight schedule and the global COVID-19 pandemic, the investment project has progressed as planned. The investments at the Linnavuori plant enable a more efficient and streamlined production process. Upgrades such as the automated logistics center and state-of-the-art robotics support improved quality, cleanliness, and work ergonomics. In addition, the investment paves way for the launch of production of a new engine family by the end of 2022,”

says Mr. Juha Tervala, CEO of AGCO Power.

AGCO Power – ABB robot in assembly work

Part of the investment was a multi-million euro overhaul to the plant’s machining line. Once fully operational, the 100% automated machining line enables flexible manufacturing of components in-house, reducing costs and increasing control over the production process.

“The successful completion of the project makes AGCO Power’s position in the global powertrain market better than ever. The new engine product family that is being developed will serve AGCO brands (Valtra, Fendt, and Massey Ferguson) more effectively and offer future solutions to customers in the off-road machinery market,”

Mr. Tervala continues.

AGCO Power operates globally and manufactures engines at four plants: Linnavuori, Changzhou, China, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, and General Rodriguez, Argentina, with an overall capacity of over 100,000 engines per year. In 2022, AGCO Power turns 80 years old, and the company will mark the anniversary with the completion of the plant expansion and the launch of a new, state-of-the-art engine family.

AGCO Power – Engines on a ceiling conveyor

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New Version of PONSSE Manager Improves Reporting of Machine Chain Productivity

Marco Pinza — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:00:05 +0000

Ponsse Manager 1.7 presents forwarder production reporting, a function highly requested by customers, alongside the system’s other top features.

As a new feature, Ponsse Manager displays the progress of work areas in a separate graph, showing harvester production and forwarder production relative to the total estimated volume of the work area in question.

Printable load certificate

The Ponsse Manager load certificate displays work area identification data and local transportation per storage location, both as sum totals and operator-specific values. The printable load certificate also includes the volume of each load, the assortments delivered, and the distance travelled.

“Forwarder production volumes will be updated in Ponsse Manager reports if the forwarder is equipped with a compatible Ponsse Load Optimizer loader scale or the Opti 4G operator load details feature, which allows operators to enter their roadside deliveries in the Opti 4G system. These features raise machine chain reporting to a whole new level and offer a better overview of total harvesting production”,

says Juho Leskinen, Product Group Manager, information systems and digitalisation.

Ponsse Parts Online, a system for ordering spare parts, can be accessed from the PONSSE Manager main menu in countries where Parts Online service is available.

Ponsse Manager is a continuously developed data management system

To support their operations, forest machine entrepreneurs need a reliable partner to develop services that truly improve customers’ business. Ponsse Manager is a modern forest machine monitoring and data transfer system that forest machine entrepreneurs can use to see their machines’ location, productivity figures and fuel consumption, among others. With Ponsse Manager, entrepreneurs can improve the efficiency of their business and enhance productivity, thanks to real-time field operations monitoring. With Manager, entrepreneurs can monitor the progress of stands, plan and manage machine transportation, keep track of machine outputs according to assortment and print out measuring certificates. In addition, Manager informs entrepreneurs of machine maintenance needs and displays any maintenance-related notes made by the operator.

Source: Ponsse

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