Manitou has appointed Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS) to an expanded agricultural territory across Bedfordshire and along the adjacent borders of Hertfordshire. The move, effective August 1, 2023, follows Chandlers Farm Equipment’s decision to relinquish the franchise.
Established in 1875, TNS is a family-managed business operating from five branches across Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. It has been a Manitou dealer since January 2021 and offers the brand’s agricultural, construction and industrial products across East Anglia.
The expansion of its agricultural territory is designed to offer customers in the new areas a reputable, trustworthy dealer to provide high-quality customer support that has seen the business grow significantly with Manitou products.
Manitou UK’s managing director, Mark Ormond, said the company strived to produce market-leading machines and support them with market-leading customer service.
“That means partnering with the world’s leading machinery dealers,” he added. “We’re delighted to announce that TNS is expanding its agricultural area. I have no doubt about the standard of service it will deliver to our customers across the region.”
TNS Manitou business director, David Banks, added he was excited to be able to build on the relationship with Manitou.
“This is central to our business objectives,” he said. “Our focus is always ensuring our customers remain at the forefront of everything we do, and myself and the wider team are absolutely delighted to be able to offer the same excellent levels of service and support we pride ourselves on to customners in opur new territory.”
