Valpadana
Encyclopedia
Valpadana is an Italian manufacturer of tractors. It was purchased by ARGO SpA
in 1995, owners of Landini, Laverda
and McCormick Tractors International
.
The SEP
division was created in 1966. After being purchased by ARGO, Valpadana has moved more towards the specialized tractors, such as for vineyards and orchards.
ARGO SpA
ARGO SpA is a family-owned Italian holding company owned by the Morra family that manufactures agricultural equipment.-History and Growth:It was founded by Valerio Morra in 1980 with his purchase of MBS Spa. In 1987, ARGO purchased Pegoraro Spa of Vicenza. Sixty-six percent of Landini was purchased...
in 1995, owners of Landini, Laverda
Laverda
Laverda was an Italian manufacturer of high performance motorcycles. The motorcycles in their day gained a reputation for being robust and innovative....
and McCormick Tractors International
McCormick Tractors
McCormick Tractors International Ltd. manufactures a complete range of tractors for agricultural and general use. The company was formed in 2000 when Case IH divested assets in order to gain European Union regulatory approval to merge with New Holland Ag...
.
History
Valpadana was founded in 1935 in San Martino, Rio, Italy. The first tractor was produced in 1960.The SEP
Sep
Sep or SEP may refer to:*September, a month*SEP *SEP IRA, a type of retirement account*Sęp, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, a village in Poland*Septentrional or Sep., the North direction or zone*Sepultura, heavy metal band...
division was created in 1966. After being purchased by ARGO, Valpadana has moved more towards the specialized tractors, such as for vineyards and orchards.