CNH's partnership with Orkel will involve several key collaboration areas to further reinforce CNH's leadership in the agricultural business. CNH will acquire intellectual property rights and tooling for Orkel's fixed chamber round balers (FCRB) and Orkel will become CNH's preferred engineering partner for the development of high performance/heavy duty new generation of FCRBs.
This alliance brings together CNH's expertise in tractors, sprayers, combines, forage harvesters and other agricultural equipment of all classes and power ranges with Orkel's leading technology in high performance fixed chamber round baler products.
Orkel-CNH products will be sold under the Orkel, New Holland Agriculture and Case IH brands through their respective dealer networks.
About CNH
CNH Global N.V. Is a world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment businesses. Supported by approximately 11,300 dealers in approximately 170 countries, CNH brings together the knowledge and heritage of its Case and New Holland brand families with the strength and resources of its worldwide commercial, industrial, product support and finance organizations.
About Orkel
Orkel AS, based in Fannrem, mid Norway, is one of the largest manufacturers of farm machinery in Norway. Round chamber balers, compactors, tractor trailers and snow blowers are the main products. Orkel AS has a unique position on the domestic market, due to its long and lasting service for the Norwegian farmer. Over the years, Orkel AS products have earned a reputation of being top quality, and being well-fitted for the rough Scandinavian demanding conditions. The company has been leading in the development of new products enabling its customers to meet the challenges of the future.
