The SAME DEUTZ-FAHR Group was founded in 1927 in Treviglio by Francesco Cassani. Today the group is one of the world's main manufacturers of tractors, combines, farm machinery and engines. Its brands include SAME, DEUTZ-FAHR, LAMBORGHINI and HÜRLIMANN. The group is currently headed by chairman Vittorio Carozza and managing director Massimo Bordi.

During the course of 2003, the SAME DEUTZ-FAHR group became the main shareholder in DEUTZ AG, one of the world's leading independent manufacturers of industrial diesel engines, and quoted on the Frankfurt stock exchange. SAME DEUTZ-FAHR owns 42,2% (as at 29-02-2008) of DEUTZ- AG shares. The SAME DEUTZ-FAHR group has always believed in internationalisation, and already boasts decentralised production plants and an extensive distribution network in all key markets. Sales, after-sales service and spare parts are handled through 13 subsidiaries, 120 importers and 3,000 dealers all over the world.

The group is carefully monitoring developments in the global economy, and is taking advantage of the growing importance of new markets and emerging economies to invest heavily in Russia, China and India. SAME DEUTZ-FAHR is determined to build a strong commercial and industrial presence in these countries and to help promote progress in their farming and industry.

SAME DEUTZ-FAHR's manufacturing is distributed over three plant in Europe (in Italy, Germany and Croatia), and one in India, for which ambitious expansion plans are already under way. Another factory is currently being constructed in China. The group offers a vast range of tractors, with models from 30 to 270 HP, covering all possible requirements. The combine harvester range also covers all the core segments of the market with models from 120 to 360 HP. Thanks to its investment in DEUTZ AG, SAME DEUTZ-FAHR is now also a global supplier of industrial diesel engines.

Innovation, quality and excellent customer service form the foundations of the group's success and are strategically prioritised. In 2006, SAME DEUTZ-FAHR inaugurated a new Research and Development Centre at its headquarters in Treviglio to concentrate on developments in the fields of transmission, system electronics, ergonomics and emissions. Co-design projects with international partners and key component suppliers help ensure the excellence of all end products. The new R&D Centre also co-operates with leading European universities.

In 2007 the company, which employs around 2,700 people, achieved a turnover of 1.101 billion euros and a net profit of 95.8 million euros.