Company Research Report: HORSCH Maschinen GmbH

Company Overview

Name

HORSCH Maschinen GmbH

Mission of the Company

HORSCH is committed to being a world-leading manufacturer of innovative agricultural technology, focusing on ploughless farming to address modern agricultural challenges through customer-oriented solutions. Their mission emphasizes sustainability, efficiency, and productivity in agriculture with innovative tools and techniques.

Founding and Key People

HORSCH was founded by the Horsch family. Key figures in the company include Michael, Philipp, and Cornelia Horsch, who represent the entrepreneurial spirit of the founding family.

Headquarters

Sitzenhof 1, 92421 Schwandorf, Germany.

Key People

Michael Horsch

Philipp Horsch

Cornelia Horsch

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Known For

The company is known for its innovations in agricultural machinery, particularly in the areas of soil cultivation, seeding, and plant protection. HORSCH is respected for its commitment to ploughless cultivation which contributes to more sustainable farming practices.

Products

Overview of Product Offerings

HORSCH offers a wide range of products across several categories, including:

Soil Cultivation:

Disc Harrows: Joker CT, Joker RT, Joker 12 RT+, and Joker HD. Key features include large disc diameters and various working widths.

Cultiport Harrows and Grubbers: Devices like the Terrano series are designed for mixing and loosening soils at varying depths.

Roller Blades: Used for cutting and processing organic matter in fields.

Sowing Machinery:

Disc Seed Drills: Pronto and Serto series offering precise seeding technology ideal for different soil conditions.

Individual Seed Drills: Including the Maestro series, known for configurable row widths and high precision.

Plant Protection:

Includes mounted, trailed, and self-propelled sprayers such as the Leeb series, leveraging innovative systems like the PrecisionSpray.

Logistics Solutions:

Titan UW: Provides efficient logistics for large operations with high loading and unloading capabilities.

Intelligence and Electronics:

HorschConnect offers digital services and applications for optimizing farming operations and connectivity.

Key Features of Specific Products

Disc Harrows (Joker Series): Equipped with adjustable working widths, large disc diameters (52-62 cm), and a high degree of durability.

Planters (Pronto Series): Feature varied working widths, large tank capacities, and versatile configuration options extending from conventional to no-till drilling.

Plant Protection Units (Leeb Series): Incorporate advanced technology for precision spraying and are designed for both ease-of-use and environmental considerations.

Recent Developments

Product and Innovation Highlights

1. HORSCH Live 2024/2025 Program: Engaging farmers with expert discussions and seminars to explore future agricultural trends and technologies.

2. HORSCH Seminar 2025: Planned seminars in key locations such as Schwandorf and Sehnde to facilitate direct customer engagement and insights into market developments.

3. DLG Recognition: The mechanical drill machine, Versa 3 KR, received the "DLG-ANERKANNT" award for its functional quality and ease of use after undergoing stringent testing.

4. Collaborations: Kooperation with AGRARMONITOR to integrate HorschConnect telemetry data with the AGRARMONITOR platform, enhancing data-driven agricultural operations.

5. Experience Tours: Conducted under the "Maestro," "Pronto," and "Focus" series to showcase product capabilities across various terrain and agricultural needs.

6. Environmental Initiatives: Supported by a new financing program with the Rentenbank, aiming to subsidize environment-friendly agricultural investments.

New Product Launches

No specific new product launches are mentioned.

New Features and Innovations

Implementation of the PrecisionSpray and SpotSpraying technologies to improve spraying precision.

Introduction of HorschConnect for enhanced digital tracking and machinery management.

Partnerships

Collaboration with AGRARMONITOR for telemetric integration.

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