Well-known Austrian machinery manufacturer Pöttinger is celebrating 25 years building seed drills. The company which was initially focused on grass equipment entered the tillage equipment sector when it took over the ‘Bayerische Pflugfabrik Landsberg’ Bavarian plough factory in Landsberg am Lech in 1975.
The next milestone followed 25 years ago in 2001, when the highly Austrian company entered the sowing technology market when it acquired the Rabe seed drill plant in Bernburg, Germany.
Since then, Pöttinger has continuously fine-tuned and expanded its range of seed drills. Its range extends to include the mechanical Vitasem seed drills, the pneumatic Aerosem seed drills, and the universal Terrasem seed drills offering.
A look back over the years
In 2003, Pöttinger presented the Terrasem at Agritechnica in Hanover and claimed to set new standards with the mulch seed drill. In 2009, it launched the updated Vitasem mechanical seed drill for more precise metering. In 2012, Pöttinger launched a direct fertilisation system on the Terrasem seed drill. The new feature was designed to deposite nutrients exactly where they are needed, right next to the seed.
In 2013, the new generation of Aerosem seed drill won the "Machine of the Year" award. The patented Intelligent Distribution System (IDS) was designed for precise seed distribution, while Precision Combi Seeding (PCS) integrated precision seeding technology into pneumatic seed drills. That same year, Pöttinger also launched the Fox compact combination for more seed drill flexibility.
From 2019 to 2021, more new features were added to the Aerosem series. The Aerosem F as a seed drill was offered with a front hopper, with a pressurised hopper system. The Aerosem VT trailed seed drill combination joined the line-up. In 2022, the Amico front hopper was introduced, coming with a choice of distribution systems for soil preparation implements.
Takeover of MaterMacc
In 2022, Pöttinger took over MaterMacc. This merger added precision planters and integrated new technologies for modern tillage farming into the Pöttinger product range. Since the takeover, Pöttinger has developed its San Vito location into a centre of excellence for precision planters.
The Puro precision planter is the first joint development. It brings together MaterMacc's years of experience with Pöttinger's agricultural engineering expertise. The Puro sees Pöttinger open a new chapter that continues the company's 150-year family history.
Its range extends to include the mechanical Vitasem seed drills, the pneumatic Aerosem seed drills, and the universal Terrasem seed drills offering.
Well-known Austrian machinery manufacturer Pöttinger is celebrating 25 years building seed drills. The company which was initially focused on grass equipment entered the tillage equipment sector when it took over the ‘Bayerische Pflugfabrik Landsberg’ Bavarian plough factory in Landsberg am Lech in 1975.
The next milestone followed 25 years ago in 2001, when the highly Austrian company entered the sowing technology market when it acquired the Rabe seed drill plant in Bernburg, Germany.
Since then, Pöttinger has continuously fine-tuned and expanded its range of seed drills. Its range extends to include the mechanical Vitasem seed drills, the pneumatic Aerosem seed drills, and the universal Terrasem seed drills offering.
A look back over the years
In 2003, Pöttinger presented the Terrasem at Agritechnica in Hanover and claimed to set new standards with the mulch seed drill. In 2009, it launched the updated Vitasem mechanical seed drill for more precise metering. In 2012, Pöttinger launched a direct fertilisation system on the Terrasem seed drill. The new feature was designed to deposite nutrients exactly where they are needed, right next to the seed.
In 2013, the new generation of Aerosem seed drill won the "Machine of the Year" award. The patented Intelligent Distribution System (IDS) was designed for precise seed distribution, while Precision Combi Seeding (PCS) integrated precision seeding technology into pneumatic seed drills. That same year, Pöttinger also launched the Fox compact combination for more seed drill flexibility.
From 2019 to 2021, more new features were added to the Aerosem series. The Aerosem F as a seed drill was offered with a front hopper, with a pressurised hopper system. The Aerosem VT trailed seed drill combination joined the line-up. In 2022, the Amico front hopper was introduced, coming with a choice of distribution systems for soil preparation implements.
Takeover of MaterMacc
In 2022, Pöttinger took over MaterMacc. This merger added precision planters and integrated new technologies for modern tillage farming into the Pöttinger product range. Since the takeover, Pöttinger has developed its San Vito location into a centre of excellence for precision planters.
The Puro precision planter is the first joint development. It brings together MaterMacc's years of experience with Pöttinger's agricultural engineering expertise. The Puro sees Pöttinger open a new chapter that continues the company's 150-year family history.
Its range extends to include the mechanical Vitasem seed drills, the pneumatic Aerosem seed drills, and the universal Terrasem seed drills offering.
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