# John Deere acquires tree planting equipment IP from Risutec Oy

Deere & Company has acquired the intellectual property and related assets for tree planting equipment from Finland-based Risutec Oy, strengthening its silviculture strategy.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-17
- Where: Finland
- Status: announced
- Products: tree planting equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Deere & Company](https://endata.com/companies/21933.md) (acquirer)
- [Risutec Oy](https://endata.com/companies/90401.md) (target)

## Sources

- [woodbusiness.ca](https://www.woodbusiness.ca/john-deere-announces-acquisition-of-intellectual-property-and-related-assets-from-risutec-oy/), 2026-02-17: "The acquisition strengthens John Deere’s silviculture strategy and its ongoing commitment to providing customers involved in reforestation with solutions for sustainable forestry."

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