History
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1940’s – The engine factory of Linnavuori is bornFinland’s second aircraft engine factory was built in Linnavuori, a village in Siuro Nokia in 1942. The main mission of the factory was to function as a core place for reparing aircraft engines. |
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1950’s – Power generation of agriculture machines beginsThe golden 1950’s brought along the serial production of petrol engines for the Valmet 15 -tractor. Development of a three cylinder diesel tractor engine begun. It was considered an innovative success. |
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1960’s – More power, please!Tractors become larger and a bigger four cylinder engine is taken into production. Production of engines for ships and boats also keeps the factory workers busy. |
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1970’s – Getting noticedAn engine series that is meant for more extensive use is developed in Finland. An engine equipped with a Comprex-brace gets special attention. A crew transport vehicle called Pasi (equipped with a Valmet turbo intercooler engine) gets noticed internationally – it became a favorite of the UN troops in the Nordics. |
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1980’s – Competitive edge from technologyNew fuel and supercharging techniques and innovative engine development brought along achievements, which are trademarks of AGCO produced engines even today. |
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1990’s – Time of big decisions and changesIn the 1990’s many important decisions with long-term effects were made in Linnavuori. In addition, the factory transitioned to producing big six cylinder engines. It begun to specialize in off-road engines. |
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2000’s – Digitalization intensifies productionIn the year 2000 over 20 000 engines were produced in Linnavuori for the first time. After the turn of the millenium an electornic control system was introduced in more and more engine types and customer solutions. |
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2010’s – Era of AGCO PowerThe new name and international production point to a bright future filled with growth. |