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Massey Ferguson: 50 años de innovación en maquinaria agrícolaNew models of tractors of the company were presented at the celebration
Massey Ferguson: 50 years of innovation in agricultural machinery
Drafting Interempresas03/07/2008
July 3, 2008
50 Years have passed since 1958 the
massey ferguson brand and the emblem of the Triple triangle appear for the first time once Canada Massey-Harris bought the tractor company Harry Ferguson. Half a century of work dedicated to produce agricultural machinery. A notable event that those responsible for the company wanted to celebrate in style at the end of may with exhibitions of products, service, and the testimony of clients. The acts were carried out in Les Fontaines, Chantilly and the European Center of operations of the firm in Beauvis (France).
Fireworks in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Massey Ferguson show.
The Act of the 50th birthday of Massey Ferguson (MF) also recognized the history of the company and their numerous contributions to innovation in the sector of tractors and harvesting machinery. In the same way, the event was erected on a platform to inspire employees and dealers of the firm and to publicize the plans that the company has on new tractors and combines.
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"Our founding fathers Daniel Massey, Alanson Harris and Harry Ferguson inspired us with their values in which we focus today: vision, innovation, leadership quality, reliability, service, pride and commitment", said Richard Markwell, Vice President and Director General of Massey Ferguson for EuropeAfrica, Middle East and President Director General of Agco, S.A., in celebration of the anniversary. For its part, Declan Hayden, Vice President of sales and Marketing of Massey Ferguson for Europe, Africa, Middle East recognized, before the public gathered in the conclusion, that "many may have referred to Massey Ferguson as a sleeping giant." "Today we are more like a dragon, a giant red dragon expelling fire and ready to provide customers the best products and services of the sector through its network of dealers".
Richard Markwell (above) and Declan Hayden during their interventions on the 50th anniversary of the company.
Plant of Beauvais. MF in figuresEquipped for the 22ND century, the factory of Massey Ferguson in the French city of Beauvais is the largest plant of tractors from AGCO in Europe. It is also one of the plants that more tractors manufactured in France and that more units of agricultural machinery exports to more than 140 countries.
He is noted for:
• 10 hectares of surface area covered
• 2,500 employees internal
• 3,500 pieces make up a tractor on average
• 5,000 tons of steel used each year
• 19,000 tractors manufactured per year
• 25,000 tons of cast iron used each year
• 700,000 litres of fuel used annually
• 1.6 million litres of oil used each year
• 33.500.000 (615 tons) of used parts
The star for 2009
The end of the acts of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing party culminated in the announcement of new developments in harvesters and a tractor of 365 CV Massey Ferguson is already preparing for the year 2009. Those attending the event could see and know the details of the new tractor of the company that will be available in the market next year.
The new star of the company, based in France, is a 365 HP tractor.
More actors During the acts of celebration, were also new models of tractor in which the company has worked on recently.
These machines offer "a variety of widths, exceptional maneuverability, a capacity of excellent twist, a spacious and comfortable environment for the operator and powerful engines." In addition, "they present specifications different for jobs which require a reduced width, which makes them extremely flexible, attractive machines not only for fruit growers and winemakers, but also for farmers involved in varied applications, such as for example, mixed farming in specialized areas where compact dimensions and a low center of gravity are obliged requirements", explains David Chinn, responsible for general marketing of Massey Ferguson for low power tractors and media and specialized tractors.
These 14 new models from 58 to 99.9 CV occur in versions 'F','s ', 'V' and 'GE' and they have widths ranging from 1 to 1.7 meters. They are available in platform or very spacious cabin configuration.
During the event was a demonstration of the possibilities offered by the MF6400 model.
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Massey Ferguson - (Agco Iberia, S.A.)
