Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced a strategic partnership between TPS and AGCO Corporation, Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment.

The partnership will provide high-performing machine control, machine management and precision farming technology products and services to the global agricultural machinery market. Innovative and industry-leading products will reach the market faster by combining AGCO's equipment, customer base and agricultural industry knowledge with research and development from TPS.

“The AGCO and Topcon partnership is a strategic initiative designed to help AGCO deliver on its vision of providing high-tech solutions for professional farmers feeding the world,” said Martin Richenhagen, chairman, president and CEO of AGCO. “The strength of AGCO's brands of agricultural equipment, combined with Topcon Positioning Systems' proven technology products, will provide numerous benefits to farmers looking for the latest products to make them more profitable.”

For more information, please visit the Web sites at www.AGCOcorp.com or www.topconpositioning.com.