CNH announced a long-term strategic partnership with Orkel AS, a Norwegian maker of high performance fixed chamber round balers, compactors and tractor trailers.

CNH said its partnership with Orkel will involve several key collaboration areas to further reinforce CNH’s leadership in the agricultural business. CNH will acquire intellectual property rights and tooling for Orkel’s fixed chamber round balers and Orkel will become CNH’s preferred engineering partner for the development of high performance/heavy duty new generation of balers.

Richard Tobin, president and CEO of CNH said, “Our partnership with Orkel — a key player in the heavy duty fixed chamber round baler and compactor sector — is a sign of CNH’s intention to strengthen its presence in the hay & forage business.”