Valmet

Valmet Automotive is a mechanical production company in Uusikaupunki, Finland, producing cars and vehicles for other manufacturers, including:

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• Saab Automobile (up to 2003)
• Saab 96
• Saab 99
• Saab 900 convertible
• Some specialized Saab 9-3 models
• Porsche
• Porsche Boxster
• Porsche Cayman
• Opel - Calibra

The automobile production company was founded in 1968.

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Tractors has been sold under the name Valmet, the brand name now in use is Valtra. The tractor business, though still located in Finland, is owned by AGCO.

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Valmet (Valtion Metallitehdas) also produced firearms, and notably developed the Rk 62.

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Valmet developed a line of military trainer aircraft for the Finnish Air Force, including the L-70 Vinka and L-90 Redigo.

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Valmet is a brand of Metso Corporation.

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