Belair has chosen Shropshire-based JVS Machinery to be its sole distributor of bedding machines, mixer wagons, and self-loading wagons in the UK. The French manufacturer produces a range of livestock machinery including zero grazing and forage equipment.
JVS Machinery is owned and run by husband and wife James and Victoria Seaton. Mr Seaton’s experience of contracting and his background in dairy farming made him the perfect choice for Belair.
“We’re based near Market Drayton, but we serve the whole of the UK,” Mr Seaton said. “We know Belair equipment has been popular, so we want customers to know that we’re here to help with parts and new machines.”
JVS Machinery offers the full range of Belair products new, and also refurbishes used units.
“Some existing customers have upgraded to newer models and this is creating a market for used machines,” Mr Seaton said. “To support farmers with existing Belair machines, we’re also offering parts, servicing and repairs throughout the UK.
“The machines are made of quality materials and can be reconditioned to a high standard for those who prefer to buy used. We’ve confidence in the build quality and believe these machines are the best available in the UK for this type of work.”
Belair products include the Brick, a straw bedder, and the Gabare, a range of self-loading wagons.
“The Brick has sold very well in Scotland and we’re helping existing customers to maintain their machines while offering the full range of new machines,” Mr Seaton said. “The largest of the self-loading wagons is the Gabare Premium XL. It has a 2.25m wide twin-drum front mower and can carry more than 10t of fresh grass.
“These machines cut at just the right height so as not to damage the sward, and those who have implemented a zero-grazing system are using these machines daily to bring grass to their cows.”
Belair began making farm machinery in 1964. The company now employs nearly 50 members of staff and distributes machinery worldwide.
“We’re proud to be working with a machinery manufacturer with history as rich as Belair’s and we look forward to helping farmers to buy and maintain Belair products in the future,” Mr Seaton added.
For more information visit: www.jvsmachinery.co.uk or www.belair-sarl.com.
