Valmet

Rooted in Finland's industrial heritage, Valmet—originally established as the State Metal Factory—began its journey as an arms producer before venturing into the agricultural sector with the introduction of tractors in 1951. By 1958, Valmet’s reach extended internationally through exports, and a manufacturing facility was established in Brazil just two years later, in 1960. A pivotal collaboration with Volvo in 1979 led to the creation of tractors branded as Volvo BM Valmet. Valmet subsequently acquired Volvo's stake in 1985, and a manufacturing partnership with Massey-Ferguson saw production shift to their French facilities. Until 1993, Valmet operated as a state-owned enterprise, at which point it merged with Sisu. This integration necessitated the gradual retirement of the Valmet name, superseded by Valtra—a designation already familiar in the realm of agricultural implements and forestry equipment.