AGCO Corporation has announced the expansion of Valtra's Suolahti, Finland transmission plant has been completed on schedule, bringing with it thousands of square metres of new production space.

The manufacturer says this major investment modernises production and improves working conditions.

The expansion enables the production of new AGCO Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). Currently, the factory produces gearboxes for the Valtra N and T Series tractors and supplies transmissions for the South American market and components for other AGCO production facilities. The company says the introduction of the new Valtra Q and S Series gearbox test bench facilitates the production of higher performance tractors and meets growing customer demand.

“Our Suolahti plant plays a critical role in AGCO’s global manufacturing network for tractors and components,” said senior vice president, chief supply chain officer Tim Millwood. “The completion of the CVT expansion in Suolahti enables us to meet the growing demand for not only AGCO CVT’s for Valtra but also AGCO’s other leading brands.”

The company says their investment will allow them to double their transmission capacity and bring new expertise to the Valtra lineup of tractors.