Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has appointed Tom Shakeshaft as agricultural sales director for its west area, covering Shropshire, West Midlands and South Wales. The announcement follows the business’ significant expansion into Shropshire with the opening of a 3,700 square metre depot at Allscott, near Telford.
TAG was formed in 2012 when two long-standing John Deere dealerships, Alexander & Duncan and Chris Tallis Farm Machinery, joined forces. The company traces its roots back to 1912 and has been supporting farming businesses in the West Midlands for more than 100 years, with 56 years as John Deere agents. It currently operates five depots in the West Midlands and Wales at Evesham and Kemble (TAG’s east area) and Leominster, Llanllwni and Narberth (west Area).
Employing a team of 160, including skilled after-sales teams and experienced sales representatives, TAG has a comprehensive range of other machinery partners including Kramer, Pöttinger, Sumo, Pichon, Shelbourne Reynolds, Sulky, AW & Bailey Trailers and many more.
TAG’s sales and used equipment director, Simon Amos, said the business has plans to double its turnover to £120m within four years.
“This appointment illustrates the ambition of the company and our desire to recruit first-class people to help drive this journey,” he added. “I have known Tom for more than 15 years. His strong relationships, extensive knowledge of the agricultural sector and exceptional product knowledge make him the ideal person to help TAG deliver its next stage of continued growth.”
Mr Shakeshaft has spent 17 years associated with John Deere products and most recently has had two years as managing director of a Fendt dealer covering Shropshire, Cheshire and Mid Wales.
“I’m delighted to join TAG,” he said. “It has a great reputation throughout the area it covers, and my priority will be to help the team establish themselves to deliver outstanding sales and service in the new Shropshire area.”
