John Deere acquires assets from Finnish company Risutec Oy.

John Deere announced the acquisition of intellectual property and assets related to tree planting equipment from Risutec Oy, a manufacturer based in Finland. This transaction expands the company's forestry strategy and strengthens its offering of solutions focused on reforestation and sustainable forest management.

According to the company, the portfolio of planters allows for configuration according to the client's operational conditions. The equipment accepts integration with optional precision forestry software, focusing on productivity and data analysis for forest management.

Mary Pat Tubb, vice president of global forestry at John Deere, highlighted the incorporation of the technical knowledge and experience of the Risutec team. The executive stated that mechanized solutions reduce reliance on manual planting. This decreases the workforce's exposure to extreme weather, uneven terrain, and wildlife hazards. The technology also increases operational productivity.

The line of planters will be sold and serviced through select John Deere and Waratah dealers in the global forestry equipment market.