Company
Innovation. Experience. Success.
What drives us? New ideas, advanced technologies. In a nutshell: Innovation. This is why industry experts associate our name with terms such as trailblazer, trendsetter, pioneer. This is precisely our key to success. Since more than 40 years. Today, we focus on the development of individual system solutions for agricultural machinery manufacturers from the OEM sector. Our company received an additional boost in 2017. This is when we became part of the Trimble Group, a global market leader for GPS technologies. Now we are getting a new boost as part of the “PTx Trimble” joint venture between AGCO and Trimble.
This is why OEM customers trust us
Future-Oriented Developments
We support agricultural technology products with regards to functionality, efficiency and operating comfort – in line with future-oriented, networked and sustainable agriculture.
System Provider and Manufacturer
We offer individual new developments, customer-specific product adaptations and configurations of our products – in conjunction with high integration capacity and holistic nature of the solutions.
Unique Product Range
Whether it be automatic steering systems, GNSS technology, products for seeding, fertilising and crop protection, terminals or sensors: the combination of products made by Müller-Elektronik and Trimble results in a tremendously vast product range. Connected Farm combines individual solutions and therefore creates an ecosystem that is unique and covers all processes of modern agriculture.
Manufacturing Expertise from one Source
We offer flexible and extensive manufacturing expertise. We are committed to reliability and top quality. From small to large-scale production, from cable harnesses to job computers and displays: with us, you get everything from one source.
Worldwide Service and Support
We achieve on-site presence through the global dealer network, our own production and storage capacities, and external production and procurement options.
About PTx Trimble
The merger of AGCO and Trimble in the “PTx Trimble” joint venture forms the best network for precision agriculture and creates the greatest influence ever seen in the sector!
PTx Trimble unites four leading technology brands to provide farms around the world with next generation solutions for precision agriculture – regardless of which tractor and implement brands they are using.
Why PTx?
The name PTx has its roots in the AGCO tradition: precision agriculture (P) and advanced technologies (T), which multiply the effects for agricultural operations (x) thanks to seamlessly connected, intelligent technologies that are aimed at agriculture. Through the combination of innovative technologies and intelligent solutions, PTx Trimble creates added value for agricultural businesses.
Über AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is the global leader in the development, production and sales of agricultural machinery as well as precision agriculture technologies. Thanks to its differentiated brand portfolio, which includes the core brands Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx® and Valtra®, AGCO offers their farmers and OEM customers true added value. The comprehensive AGCO portfolio of implements, smart farming solutions and services allow farmers to feed the world sustainably.
AGCO was founded in 1990 and has its headquarters in the US city of Duluth, Georgia. In 2023, the company achieved net sales of approx. 14.4 billion US dollars. You can find more information at www.AGCOcorp.com.
©2024 AGCO Corporation
Timeline
As Heinrich Müller converted a pocket calculator into a hectare counter at the end of the 1970’s, he laid the foundation for a successful company, which is now known as a pioneer and leading innovator in the field of agricultural electronics. The development of an on-board information device for Claas in 1984, which was produced until 2009 and sold more than 29,000 times, was one of the first milestones in the company’s history.
1977 to 1990
The beginnings
The Müller-Elektronik success story began in 1977, as Heinrich Müller registered the business for the “industrial manufacture and marketing of area measurement devices”. As of 1984, it grew rapidly into a medium-sized company. The AGRITECHNICA trade fair, which first took place in 1985, was an excellent opportunity for the young company to present itself to the public. In 1987, the company changed its name: from then on, it was called Müller-Elektronik GmbH. At the same time, the engineering firm Buschmeier was founded by Rudolf Buschmeier. These two companies were to form the basis for future development. In the spring of 1989, the move was made to the current headquarters, Franz-Kleine-Str. 18 in Salzkotten, Germany. Since the fall of 1989, the company also takes on trainees.
Milestones and Awards:
1987: UNI-Control with chipcard – AGRITECHNICA gold medal
1989: Computer aided farming with GPS – Goldmedaille AGRITECHNICA
Milestones and Awards:
1987: UNI-Control with chipcard – AGRITECHNICA gold medal
1989: Computer aided farming with GPS – Goldmedaille AGRITECHNICA
1991 to 2000
On course for growth
The facilities rapidly became too small for the meanwhile more than 50 employees, and therefore the building was expanded in 1993. In the same year, a merger took place between the company Müller-Elektronik GmbH and the engineering firm Buschmeier. From then on, company activities were conducted jointly as Müller-Elektronik GmbH & Co.
A further milestone was the DIN/ISO 9001 certification in 1995, which describes quality-focused mindset and work, and documents this to the outside world. Since then, inspections and audits take place on a regular basis.
In terms of technological progress, ME has always been able to perform exceptionally well. It is not for nothing that the company is considered a trailblazer and pace-setter in the field of agricultural technology. ME's efforts towards the standardisation of the Landwirtschaftlichen BUS-System (LBS) [Agricultural BUS system], the forerunner of today's ISOBUS, were honoured in 1999 as Rudolf Buschmeier was awarded the Max-Eyth commemorative coin.
Milestones and Awards:
1993:UNI-Pilot LBS terminal – AGRITECHNICA gold medal
1995: CEBIS electronic system for combines
1997: LBS – Control and LBS implement controller
Milestones and Awards:
1993:UNI-Pilot LBS terminal – AGRITECHNICA gold medal
1995: CEBIS electronic system for combines
1997: LBS – Control and LBS implement controller
2001 to 2010
We became international
With the founding of the subsidiary ME-France in 2007, ME kept up with growing interest in the rest of Europe. ME-France acts both as a sales branch and as a development office, and can rapidly react to the regional requirements.
The year 2009 was marked by a change at the top level: after more than 30 years, founder Heinrich Müller withdrew from company management and handed over the business to his son Christian Müller. Since July 1st, 2009, he runs the company together with Rudolf Buschmeier.
The demand for ME products is also high on the other side of the pond, so ME founded subsidiaries in both South and North America in 2010.
Milestones and Awards:
2001: ISOBUS protagonist: BASIC TERMINAL for ISO-11783
2003: CROP-Meter – AGRITECHNICA silver medal
2005: ECO-Reflex for Vineyard/Orchard Sprayer
2007: Parallel guidance system/SECTION-Control/Track Guide
2007: FIELD-Nav – AGRITECHNICA silver medal
2009: FarmPilot Internet portal
2010: Winner of the “Große Preis des Mittelstandes” (Award for Medium-Sized Companies)
Milestones and Awards:
2001: ISOBUS protagonist: BASIC TERMINAL for ISO-11783
2003: CROP-Meter – AGRITECHNICA silver medal
2005: ECO-Reflex for Vineyard/Orchard Sprayer
2007: Parallel guidance system/SECTION-Control/Track Guide
2007: FIELD-Nav – AGRITECHNICA silver medal
2009: FarmPilot Internet portal
2010: Winner of the “Große Preis des Mittelstandes” (Award for Medium-Sized Companies)
2011 to 2017
The second generation
In June 2011, the final generational change took place: Rudolf Buschmeier handed over his part of the business management, leadership of the development department, to Carsten Jochheim, the son-in-law of founder Heinrich Müller. He now runs the company together with Christian Müller.
The number of employees continued to rise. To make space for growth, a new building was erected in 2013, which offered 6,000 m² more space for production and storage areas as well as the development department. The new premises were occupied at the end of 2013. As a result, the office, production and testing area at the Salzkotten location grew to almost 15,000 m².
In November 2015, the European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng) presented Heinrich Müller with the "EurAgEng Award of Merit – Innovation into Practice". The award honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of agricultural engineering and have produced groundbreaking innovations with European and international significance.
Milestones and Awards:
2012: TOUCH1200®, ISOBUS terminal, can be used in portrait and landscape format
2013: ISOBUS weighing system, AGRITECHNICA silver medal
2014: TRACK-Leader AUTO®, high-precision automatic steering system
2015: PLANTirium® sensor, AIRidium® system
"EurAgEng Award of Merit - Innovation into Practice" award
The number of employees continued to rise. To make space for growth, a new building was erected in 2013, which offered 6,000 m² more space for production and storage areas as well as the development department. The new premises were occupied at the end of 2013. As a result, the office, production and testing area at the Salzkotten location grew to almost 15,000 m².
In November 2015, the European Society of Agricultural Engineers (EurAgEng) presented Heinrich Müller with the "EurAgEng Award of Merit – Innovation into Practice". The award honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of agricultural engineering and have produced groundbreaking innovations with European and international significance.
Milestones and Awards:
2012: TOUCH1200®, ISOBUS terminal, can be used in portrait and landscape format
2013: ISOBUS weighing system, AGRITECHNICA silver medal
2014: TRACK-Leader AUTO®, high-precision automatic steering system
2015: PLANTirium® sensor, AIRidium® system
"EurAgEng Award of Merit - Innovation into Practice" award
2017 to 2024
A big step forward
The year 2017 brought about several changes and new potentials. Since July 1st 2017, Müller-Elektronik belongs to the Trimble corporation, a global leader for GPS technologies. The merger profits from synergy effects. Müller-Elektronik focuses more strongly on individual ISOBUS solutions for OEMs, aiming for further globalisation of the company.
In September 2017, Krauss Electronic Support GmbH moved to Salzkotten, where it joined the PRSMD department, which has meanwhile successfully begun its work.
Another bundling of expertise and structures followed in August 2020 with the merger with WTK-Elektronik GmbH. The Müller-Elektronik GmbH subsidiary, based in Neustadt in Saxony, has been anchored in agricultural technology since almost 30 years, focusing on OEM-specific automation and ISOBUS solutions as well as cable assembly, particularly for the caravan industry.
In September 2017, Krauss Electronic Support GmbH moved to Salzkotten, where it joined the PRSMD department, which has meanwhile successfully begun its work.
Another bundling of expertise and structures followed in August 2020 with the merger with WTK-Elektronik GmbH. The Müller-Elektronik GmbH subsidiary, based in Neustadt in Saxony, has been anchored in agricultural technology since almost 30 years, focusing on OEM-specific automation and ISOBUS solutions as well as cable assembly, particularly for the caravan industry.
Since 2024
New name – Bright future
In October 2023, 85 percent of Trimble Agriculture, also including Müller-Elektronik, was taken over by the agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO to found a joint venture. The deal was closed in April 2024. The US-American industrial group AGCO produces and sells agricultural machinery and systems, such as well-known brands like Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra and Challenger. Together with the companies Trimble Agriculture, JCA Technologies and Bilberry, Müller-Elektronik is now merged with the new brand PTx Trimble.
ME currently employs about 440 people group-wide, of which approx. 30% work in the areas of research and development.
ME currently employs about 440 people group-wide, of which approx. 30% work in the areas of research and development.
Certification in accordance to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
Certification in accordance with the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 ensures continuous testing, optimisation and documentation of requirements and processes.