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LAFORGE Celebrates 20 Years in North America, Wins a 7th AE50 Award
By FDO Staff Published: 12/04/2009
Laforge front hitch systems were first introduced in North America at the California Farm Equipment Show (now the World Ag Expo) in 1989. After initially working with an independent importer, it was decided in 1991 to establish a dedicated subsidiary. Laforge Systems, Inc., located in Concord, CA, to provide the farmers and dealers in the North American market with the right products and reliable service.
Laforge Sarl., the parent company back in Europe, first entered the front hitch business in 1979. Laforge products have always been on the leading edge of technology. In fact, over 40 international patents and a multitude of engineering awards have been collected over the years, including seven AE50 awards by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE, formerly ASAE). This prestigious award honors fifty Outstanding Innovations in Product or Systems Technology every year.
Laforge received a 2009 AE50 award for their new FrontPower PTO systems. The FrontPower is using advanced technology derived from automotive and high-end tractor transmission designs to ensure durability, low maintenance, and minimal power loss. Front mounted mowing, shredding and snow removal equipment is seen much more now and the FrontPower PTO is an essential link in these systems.
In 2007 the FLEXIMASS® ballast management system received an AE50 award. The main purpose of this system is to replace the very cumbersome wheel weights with a quick-attach system that allows adding or removing thousands of pounds of ballast weights in seconds. With ever more powerful tractors, matching ballast to the task at hand becomes essential from improved fuel economy, eliminating unnecessary compaction, and even for safety.
Laforge took another step in improving support for our dealers and customers in 2007 by acquiring manufacturing capability in North America through the purchase of Burns Machine in Cedar Falls, IA.
For more information visit www.fronthitch.com or contact LAFORGE SYSTEMS, INC: 1-800-422-5636
The LAFORGE FrontPower PTO System at work.
