Turkish Investor Acquires Finnish Combine Manufacturer Sampo Rosenlew

Finnish company Sampo Rosenlew, a renowned manufacturer of combine harvesters and forestry equipment, has come under the control of Turkish holding company Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding. The deal marks another step in the expansion of Turkish investors' presence in the European agricultural machinery sector.

Deal Details

Turkish investment company Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding has officially confirmed the acquisition of Finnish agricultural machinery manufacturer Sampo Rosenlew. According to Emre Tezman, Chairman of Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding, Sampo Rosenlew is an excellent brand with a rich history. "This manufacturer continuously improves its products to stay ahead of competitors," Tezman noted.

The Turkish investor emphasized the intention to ensure the company's operational stability and preserve all jobs. Currently, Sampo Rosenlew employs approximately 200 specialists at its production facility in Pori, Finland. In 2024, the company demonstrated a turnover of 42 million euros.

About Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding

Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding A.Ş. is a Turkish investment company with a broad portfolio of assets across various economic sectors. The company is listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (Borsa Istanbul) under the ticker TEHOL and is part of the BIST 500 index.

The holding specializes in strategic investments in the following sectors:

• Defense industry
• Technology and software
• Real estate
• Agriculture
• Renewable energy
• Financial sector

The company's headquarters is located in Istanbul, in the Maslak business district. Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding aims to create long-term value through smart investments in innovative technologies and promising industries. The acquisition of Sampo Rosenlew opens new opportunities for the Turkish holding in the European agricultural equipment market and demonstrates a business diversification strategy.

About Sampo Rosenlew

Sampo Rosenlew Ltd is a Finnish company with a rich history spanning over 150 years. The roots of its industrial operations date back to 1853, when the family company Oy W. Rosenlew Ab was founded. The modern Sampo Rosenlew company was established in 1991 as a result of a management buyout of the combine manufacturing division.

Combine harvester production at the facility began in 1957. Over more than 60 years of operation, the company has delivered over 50,000 combines to approximately 50 countries worldwide. Today, Sampo Rosenlew is known worldwide for its high-quality combine harvesters and forest machines.

Geographic Presence

Key markets for Sampo Rosenlew include:

• Scandinavian countries
• Europe
• North Africa
• CIS countries (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan)

Over 90% of the company's products are exported. Sampo Rosenlew actively invests in product development and constantly seeks potential new markets for its products. For developing countries, the company offers customized solutions.

Production Strategy

The company has assembly plants in North Africa, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, where frames imported from Finland are transformed into complete combine harvesters using local workforce. This local assembly strategy significantly reduces transportation costs, improves after-sales service, and contributes to the development of local agriculture.

Sampo Rosenlew Combine Model Range

Sampo Rosenlew offers a wide range of combine harvesters designed for various operating conditions and work volumes.

Verrato Series

Verrato V4 and V5 - compact combines continuing the legendary SR 2000 series. These models have reliably served farmers worldwide for decades and are used for harvesting the most diverse crops.

Verrato series features:

• Threshing cylinder with 50 cm diameter and 111 cm width
• Five straw walkers with four stages
• Largest separation area in its class (3.40 m²)
• Various engine options: from 150 to 185 hp (6-cylinder)
• Large capacity grain tank
• Mechanical or hydrostatic transmission
• Possibility of installing various headers (grain, corn, sunflower, rice)

Comia Series - Main Combine Line

The Comia series represents the company's widest range of models, from compact to high-performance combines.

Comia C6 - entry-level single-drum combine:

• Engine power: 185 hp (4-cylinder Tier 5)
• Grain tank capacity: 4,400 liters
• Unloading height: 4 meters
• Standard header width: 4.2 m (available from 3.9 to 4.5 m)
• HD threshing cylinder with eight rasp bars
• Five straw walkers for efficient separation

Comia C8 - two-drum combine with increased productivity:

• Engine power: 210 hp (6-cylinder Tier 5)
• Grain tank capacity: 5,400 liters
• Standard header width: 4.5 m (available from 4.2 to 4.8 m)
• Patented TS system with pre-threshing cylinder
• 20% higher threshing efficiency compared to single-drum models
• Reduced grain damage due to gentler threshing process

Comia C10 - first combine of the larger Comia series:

• Single-drum system with HD cylinder (8 rasp bars with metal covers)
• Large separation areas on sieves and straw walkers
• Modern AVARA cab with excellent equipment
• Direct header height control system (DHC)
• Electrically adjustable mirrors
• Large grain tank and fast grain unloading

Comia C12 and C14 - mid-class combines with extended capabilities for intensive work.

Comia C20/C24 2Roto - top-class hybrid combines:

• 2Roto rotary threshing system
• Maximum productivity for large farms
• Advanced separation and cleaning technologies

SR C2 Plot Combine

Specialized combine for experimental plots and breeding work, designed for precise harvesting of small experimental areas.

Technological Features of Sampo Rosenlew Combines

All Comia series combines are equipped with:

• Modern COMVISION II touchscreen control system
• Multi-function control lever
• 8 LED work lights
• Grain loss monitoring system
• Hydraulic header reverser
• Strong three-speed gearbox with hydraulic clutch
• Disc brakes on front axle
• Optional four-wheel drive (4WD)

Special attention is paid to ease of maintenance: grain auger sections can be extracted, and straw walker bottoms are easily removed for quick machine cleaning.

Forestry Equipment

In addition to combines, Sampo Rosenlew has been producing forestry equipment since the late 1990s, specializing in forest thinning machines:

Harvesters:

• HR46x - compact harvester for first thinning
• HR56 - middle class
• HR86 - powerful machine for late thinning

Forwarders:

• FR28 - 10-ton load capacity (for thinning)
• FR48 - 12-ton load capacity (for thinning and final felling)
• FR68 - 14-ton load capacity (for late thinning and final felling)

Strategic Partnerships

Sampo Rosenlew collaborates with leading global agricultural machinery manufacturers:

• AGCO holds a stake in the company and is responsible for combine distribution in Finland and other Scandinavian countries
• John Deere sells Sampo Rosenlew combines in Western and Central Europe
• Mahindra acquired 35% of the company's shares, expanding sales geography

Combine Spare Parts from Bas-Agro LLC

For Ukrainian farmers operating combine harvesters from various manufacturers, it is important to have a reliable supplier of quality spare parts. Bas-Agro LLC is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket spare parts for imported agricultural machinery in Ukraine.

The company offers a wide range of spare parts for combines, including:

• Threshing cylinder beaters (left and right)
• Sieves of various types and sizes
• Cylinder and concave shields
• Beater bars
• Fingers and other threshing mechanism elements
• Grain cleaning system components

All spare parts from Bas-Agro LLC are manufactured in compliance with high quality standards and are fully compatible with original parts from leading global agricultural machinery brands. The company's products are competitively priced, allowing farmers to significantly reduce equipment maintenance and repair costs. The complete catalog of combine spare parts is available on the company's official website at: https://bas.ua/en/shop/spare-parts-for-combines-000000008-1 - catalog of combine spare parts.

Prospects After Acquisition

The acquisition of Sampo Rosenlew by the Turkish investor opens new opportunities for the Finnish company. Tera Yatırım Teknoloji Holding has access to Middle Eastern and Central Asian markets, which could become an additional sales channel for Sampo Rosenlew products.

At the same time, the Finnish company retains its production base in Pori, management team, and main business directions. Sampo Rosenlew's experience and technologies in manufacturing lightweight but efficient combines will be beneficial for agricultural development in countries where the Turkish holding has strong positions.

For the global agricultural machinery market, this deal is another example of industry consolidation and the growing role of investors from rapidly developing countries in the traditionally European agricultural machinery manufacturing sector.