“Mitas´ close collaboration with AGCO is long-lasting, and our relations are outstanding. In particular, the cooperation with Fendt on the AirCell project, which is part of the VarioGrip Pro, was highly intensive and successful,” said Jens Steinhardt, Mitas´ key account manager. “This is the third award for the AirCell project, having already received the Agritechnica Gold Medal and the Machine of the Year 2016 prizes,” added Steinhardt.

During the event Dr. Heribert Reiter, AGCO´s Vice President Engineering Tractors global, highlighted the successful cooperation between Fendt and Mitas, particularly on the design of their VarioGrip Pro System and the development of the AirCell.

Mitas started working with Fendt on the AirCell development seven years ago. AirCell is an integral part of the VarioGrip Pro along with the pressure regulation system. The idea for the inner tyre was originally patented in 1962. Other major manufacturers attempted to develop working solutions, but only Mitas & Fendt succeeded.