Steve Gibbs
QUALITY CONCERNS?
Are you seeing a downturn in production standards?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

There have been grumblings amongst some dealers that this year has seen a decrease in production and design levels on certain high-end machines.

 

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HUSQVARNA LAUNCHES VIRTUAL BOUNDARY TECH
For their professional robotic mowers

Husqvarna has this week launched EPOS technology, a satellite-based system for a new series of professional Automower robotic mowers, enabling mowing with virtual boundaries.

 

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REVEALED: THE VIEWS OF GROUNDCARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE TRACTOR MARKET
Second phase of research shared

This week's WEB ONLY story is that TAP, the owners of Service Dealer, are over the next few weeks releasing the findings of the second phase of their unique research into the tractor market, this time considering the views of groundcare professionals.

 

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DEERE & CO SUES TWO FORMER EMPLOYEES
Over trade secrets

It has been reported in the U.S that Deere & Co filed suit this week in the U.S. District Court against two former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets.

 

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ALAMO GROUP TO ACQUIRE FORESTRY MACHINERY COMPANY
Michigan-based Morbark

Alamo Group Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding capital shares of Morbark LLC, a manufacturer of equipment for the forestry industry.

 

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IAGRE'S ALASTAIR TAYLOR RETIRES
Party held at Cranfield University
by Chris Biddle, Service Dealer Founder

IAgrE (Institution of Agricultural Engineers) held a party on Tuesday 17 September for Alastair Taylor to mark his retirement as Chief Executive on 1 September.

 

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Alastair Taylor with IAgrE President Professor Jane Rickson
RVW PUGH TAKES ON VADERSTAD
Newest cultivation franchise for dealers

This new partnership will distribute the machinery which includes tillage, drilling and planting equipment for Mid Wales and Shropshire farmers.

 

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CHAINSAW ARTIST PICKS PELLENC FOR RECORD ATTEMPT
On advice of local dealer

Chainsaw artist Ian Murray is attempting to set a new world record by climbing the three highest peaks in the UK and creating wood sculptures at the top of each one - all within 24 hours.

 

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Chainsaw artist Ian Murray (right) with dealer Jonathan Morris from Morris Garden Machinery
WINDROWING RECORD ACHIEVED
With John Deere & Kuhn

A John Deere 6250R tractor equipped with a Kuhn four-rotor Gyrorake GA 15131 has set a new windrowing world record, raking 188.9ha of grass on four different fields in 8 hours.

 

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John Deere 6250R tractor equipped with a Kuhn Gyrorake
NEW HOLLAND TO DISTRIBUTE AgDNA
Farm Management Information Systems

Following CNH Industrial’s acquisistion of AgDNA, New Holland Agriculture will be able to offer its customers AgDNA’s single point data integration, mapping and analytical tools.

 

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LAWN CARE LEGENDS RETURNS TO SALTEX
Networking event

After a complimentary lunch at the networking event on Wednesday 30 October, the Legends will be hosting their annual awards ceremony.

 

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Lawn Care Legends returns to SALTEX 2019
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Parts & Sales Advisor

Due to ongoing expansion plans, our Essex based Company has an opening for a Parts & Sales Advisor to join the Team in Great Dunmow.

 

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