Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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Agricultural dealer updates

Pictured (from left) are: RVW Pugh director Caroline Pugh; Merlo UK national sales director Owen Buttle; TR Machinery managing director Robert Pugh; and Merlo UK regional sales manager Craig Parkes.

TR Machinery joins the Merlo agricultural dealer network

Shropshire-based TR Machinery, which is part of the RVW Pugh Group, has joined Merlo's agricultural dealer network. “Following more than 25 years with our previous...
TNS Manitou business director David Banks (left) pictured with Manitou regional manager Rebecca Harris marking the extension of TNS' sales territory.

TNS Manitou territory expands into Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

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...
Versatile Equipment will represent Bobcat in Norfolk and Suffolk from a new depot at Lakenheath.

Bobcat: Versatile Equipment appointed in Norfolk and Suffolk

Following two-and-a-half successful years as the authorised Bobcat dealer for Greater London, Essex, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent and Surrey, Versatile Equipment has now...
Malpas Tractors has been appointed Valtra dealer for Lancashire from its branches at Conder Green and Lathom.

Valtra: Malpas Tractors appointed in Lancashire

Valtra UK has appointed Malpas Tractors Ltd as its new dealer covering Lancashire. “Valtra in the UK continues to strengthen its dealer network by appointing...
Evan Hopkins of new Kverneland dealer Hopkins Machinery.

Hopkins Machinery joins Kverneland dealer network

South Wales-based dealership Hopkins Machinery has been appointed as a Kverneland dealer to cover South and Mid-Wales as well as parts of West Gloucestershire. Headquartered...
Henton & Chattell's managing director, Peter Chaloner.

Henton & Chattel appointed Yamaha dealer

Yamaha has appointed Nottingham-based groundscare specialist Henton & Chattell as a dealer to extend its sales network. The new appointment will provide enhanced customer...
Dan Crowe (left) has taken over as managing director at Kverneland Group UK from Joe Bell, who has retired.

Dan Crowe appointed MD at Kverneland UK

Dan Crowe has been named as the new managing director of Kverneland Group UK following the retirement of Joe Bell. Mr Crowe’s career spans more...
RVT's Shrewsbury depot. The dealer has agreed to acquire the Teme Valley Tractors business.

Rea Valley Tractors to acquire Teme Valley Tractors

New Holland main dealer Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) has agreed terms to acquire neighbouring New Holland dealer Teme Valley Tractors (TVT). TVT has a highly...
Chris (left), Hilary and Thomas Gibson of GGM are expanding into the agricultural sector with Kubota.

Kubota announces GGM dealership expansion

Kubota UK has announced that Lancashire-based dealer GGM has widened its Kubota portfolio as it expands into the agricultural sector with higher horsepower M...
John Deere is targetting ex-service personnel for service technician jobs within its dealer networks in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

John Deere: Ex-service personnel route to service technician roles

John Deere has launched a ground-breaking resettlement programme for military service personnel, offering new career opportunities working on some of the world’s most advanced...
Düvelsdorf's Green Rake and Terra Roller combination make up part of the German company's grassland maintenance range.

Düvelsdorf appoints Lynx Engineering as sole UK distributor

Lynx Engineering has been confirmed as the sole UK importer and distributor for German manufacturer Düvelsdorf's range of grassland, agricultural, forestry and municipal equipment....
Roy Belt (left) and Kevin Bell of Burdens Group member Lincolnshire Motors.

60 years’ service to blue tractors

Roy Belt of Burdens Group company Lincolnshire Motors has retired from the Louth, Lincolnshire-based New Holland dealer after 60 years of service supplying parts...
Pöttinger has announced it will focus its resources into communicating directly with clients.

Pöttinger won’t attend Sima 2024 in Paris

Pöttinger has decided to cancel its participation at Sima 2024. The family-owned business took the decision after discussions with its team in France. Sima is...
Pictured (from left): B&B Tractors' group sales manager, Colin Blood; Grange Machinery's sales manager, Oliver Beekes; and B&B Tractors' managing director, James Bowring.

Grange Machinery appoints B&B Tractors

Grange Machinery has extended its dealer network with the appointment of B&B Tractors. The Midlands dealership, established in 1991, has four depots covering Nottinghamshire,...
H&S' products include this RR420 rotary rake.

Oxbo acquires US forage specialist H&S

Oxbo has expanded its presence in the hay and forage sector by acquiring North America-based H&S Manufacturing. The acquisition is designed to foster high-quality,...
Simon Amos (left) of the Tallis Amos Group with Tom Shakeshaft, the group's new western sales director.

Tallis Amos appoints sales director for its western dealerships

Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has appointed Tom Shakeshaft as agricultural sales director for its west area, covering Shropshire, West Midlands and South Wales. The...
David Furber has joined Claydon Drill as UK and Ireland sales manager.

David Furber joins Claydon in sales manager role

David Furber, who has extensive experience in the agricultural machinery sector, has been appointed sales manager for the UK and Ireland at Claydon Yield-o-Meter...
Merlo UK product support specialist Matt Gledhill (left) with Hannah Setchfield and Ashley Clough of RC Setchfield.

RC Setchfield joins Merlo UK dealer network

Lincolnshire-based RC Setchfield has joined the Merlo agricultural dealer network as part of its continued investment and commitment to providing strong nationwide representation. “This appointment...
Sam Bell has joined Omex as managing director following more than 30 years in the fertiliser sector.

Omex Agriculture appoints new managing director

Omex Agriculture has appointed Sam Bell as managing director. Her primary objectives in the role are to continue focusing on nitrogen use efficiency with a...
Yokohama, which already owns the Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands in the off-road market, has added Trelleborg, Mitas, Cultor and Maximo to its offering.

Yokohama completes purchase of Trelleborg Wheel Systems

Japan's Yokohama Rubber Co has completed its purchase of Trelleborg Wheel Systems for 2.074 billion euros. The business, which included the Trelleborg, Mitas, Cultor...