Find out which dealerships are in the running for one of our prestigious Dealer Of The Year titles, to be presented at the Oxford Belfry Hotel on November 16th.
November is almost upon us, bringing with it once again a couple of very important dates for dealers' diaries.
First up is the IOG's Saltex show at the NEC on the 1st and 2nd. In the latest issue of Service Dealer magazine, which has hit the presses this week, we have a preview of the event which has well established itself now as an indoors show.
There will be plenty of new machinery on show making a trip to Birmingham well worth the time of specialist dealers. And if you are planning on attending, do come over and say hi to the Service Dealer team who'll be on Stand M030.
Not only will be great to meet as many of our readers as possible at Saltex, there is another opportunity to do just that coming up shortly after the exhibition with the Service Dealer Conference & Awards taking place on Thursday November 16th. The venue is once again the Oxford Belfrey Hotel and the Conference title this year is ‘The Challenge of Change: Embracing & Adapting to a Changing Market.’
The day's talks, breakouts, and interactive sessions will all aim to strike a hopeful and positive tone. There's been too much doom and gloom lately. The conference intends for dealers to experience a day full of great insight, packed full of valuable nuggets that they can take back to their dealerships and put to practical use.
Some dealers will of course be taking home something else from the day as well - a Dealer Of The Year title! And it's our pleasure today to unveil the longlist of dealers nominated across the core categories of Garden, Professional Turfcare, Farm Machinery, Forestry Equipment, and ATV/Quad.
Like last year the nominations for the dealerships in the running for an award, have come from both suppliers putting their most valued dealers forward, as well as dealers entering their own businesses.
The assessment process has principally been achieved via feedback from the most important people to a dealer's business - their customers.
An expert panel now has the unenviable task of assessing all the feedback which has been received in from customers up and down the UK. As well as the masses of customer comments, the judging panel will also consider the feedback from manufacturers and suppliers, taking into consideration any awards they may have bestowed on their dealers during this past year.
How dealers present themselves to their customers will also be taken very seriously, with websites and social media presences considered. Testimonials from customers from sources such as Google Reviews and Yelp, as well as those included on dealers’ own sites, will also be taken into consideration.
The nominated dealers listed below will be whittled down to a shortlist of three finalists per-category and then the winner announced 'Oscars-style' on the evening of the Awards ceremony on November 16th
Also being announced on the night will be awards for individual dealership team members - The Star of the Dealership and The Apprentice of the Year. Service Dealer will also be presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award.
So without further ado, many congratulations and good luck to the all the nominated dealers who are listed below purely alphabetically, across all categories -
'The Challenge of Change: Embracing & Adapting To A Changing Market'
Make sure you don't miss out on what is set to be the dealer event of the year bybooking your place now.
The outline of this year’s Conference has been announced – and it promises to be a fascinating and educational day with more expert speakers that ever before.
A popular addition to the format last year, which shall return in Novemeber, are the Breakout Sessions offered to delegates. These allow you to become more deeply involved in subjects that are close to you and your business - getting invloved in the debate in a smaller group.
It has been announced that Scamblers are the new UK importer for The Grasshopper range of zero turn machines and will be exhibiting at SALTEX.
It has been announced that Scamblers are the new UK importer for the Grasshopper range of zero turn machines.
Ed Scambler said, "We have been looking for some time for a product to complement our other range of imports the Muratori tractor implements and the Reform bank tractors.
"The Grasshopper machine ticked all the right boxes, with what we believe to be the finest cut on the market and high build quality. Grasshopper has been number one in the US for a number of years and we look forward to pushing it harder in to the UK market.
"Once people have seen the quality of cut and build quality along with the Kubota engine reliability we feel confident that the machine will be a success."
Scamblers say they are currently looking for dealers to set up a professional network through the whole of the UK. Interested dealers are invited to contact Tony or Ed Scambler on Tel (01954) 718484 or email: sales@scamblers.com
Scamblers will be exhibiting at Saltex on stand D032.
Chris Bradshaw, Formerly of Bob Andrews Ltd where he was fondly know as 'Billy Goat Chris', passed away unexpectedly on 1st September 2017 aged 69.
Chris Bradshaw passed away unexpectedly on 1st September 2017 aged 69.
Formerly of Bob Andrews Ltd, he was fondly know as 'Billy Goat Chris' for all his work in launching the Billy Goat range of products from the USA to UK dealers.
Mark Mitchell, Development Manager at Stens told Service Dealer, "Chris was known for his love of cars and always had the most up to date sportscar as his company car! As a young lad in the industry Chris was kind enough to lend me his new car for my honeymoon!"
Chris went on to work for many companies in our industry including P J Flegg Ltd, Pinnacle Power and Browns of Leighton Buzzard
Donations if desired are requested to go to Medical Detection Dogs, c/o Diane Finlayson, 3 Millfield, Greenway Business Park, Winslow Road, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes. MK17 0NP.
New Holland Agriculture has joined forces with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Oatridge campus to train the land-based engineers of the future.
New Holland Agriculture has joined forces with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Oatridge campus to train the land-based engineers of the future.
In a move which the company describes as intended to strengthen the future of the agricultural industry, New Holland has announced a new four-year agricultural engineering qualification for Scottish school leavers.
The scheme hopes to encourage anyone with an interest in land-based machinery to consider a career in land-based engineering. The qualification balances theory with practical tasks including servicing and maintenance on a wide range of equipment.
Mark Barnes, technical support manager for New Holland, has a long history in technical support and training and support in the land based sector, and will be working closely with SRUC to run the apprenticeship scheme, supporting the college with technical training and equipment.
Mr Barnes says: “There is a general lack of people coming into the agricultural machinery industry. We need to ensure that our dealerships are equipped for the future. The best way to do that is to invest in young people and offer them viable routes into the industry.”
The programme focuses heavily on practical work-place learning, balancing classroom studies with block release. The time spent in a practical work environment gradually increases as the course progresses.
Applicants can begin their apprenticeship by studying for a year to attain the National Certificate in Land-based Engineering, and then undertake a further two years study to gain their SVQ level 2 once employment within the agricultural industry has been secured. If a dealership is willing to employ an applicant without a National Certificate they can proceed straight to the SVQ.
Mr Barnes says: “The career path for those undertaking this qualification is diverse and future proof. Many people do not realise that land-based engineering is one of the most high-tech sectors in the world.
"There is the potential to progress from an apprentice to the New Holland certification programme and, through further training and experience, on to become one of New Holland’s Master Technicians. There is a misconception that technicians are low paid and that their working conditions are not ideal, but that is not the case. The pay is competitive and the much of their time is spent in the countryside.”
The new four-year qualification offered at SRUC is City and Guilds approved and will mirror its well-established English counterpart, which New Holland has been running successfully for more than 15 years at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Those wishing to find out more about the apprenticeship scheme should approach their local New Holland dealership.
Last week's Silent City 3 Conference which took place in Edinburgh, saw Husqvarna launch robot mowers which step into the commerical mowing field.
Last week's Silent City 3 Conference which took place in Edinburgh, saw Husqvarna launch robot mowers which step into the commerical mowing field.
Two robotic mowers developed specially for green space managers and landscaping companies were introduced to the delegates which included dealers, commercial mowing representatives and press. The company says the new machines aim to improve lawn quality and sustainability, while reducing costs and freeing up time.
Automower 550
The company says the Husqvarna Automower 500-series take all the benefits of Husqvarna robotic lawnmowers, and add more features specially catered for professional fleet use. These machines can tackle lawns of up to 5000m2, steep slopes of up to 45%, and an area capacity of up to 208 m2 an hour.
An ultra-silent drive in the robotic mower means a noise level of just 58 dB(A), so the 500-series can cut silently both during the day and at night.
Fleet Services
Standard on the new 500-series is Husqvarna Fleet Services, the company's cloud-based solution, which gives operators a complete overview of all robotic lawnmowers in the fleet, as well as full remote control from one unified system. An unlimited number of robotic mowers can be added to the fleet, and be controlled by a single operator.
“Our objective is to allow landscaping teams to work smarter. With the management system, one person can manage all the mowers in their fleet at one time, and still have time for other tasks,” said Olle Markusson, Director of Product Management - Robotics, Husqvarna.
Through the online portal, operators are able to quickly see the robotic lawnmowers’ status and the geo-positon of their fleet, on either a map or in a list in real-time.
Operators are also able to fully control a variety of mower activities and settings through Husqvarna Fleet Services, including the option to adjust cutting height, making the mower start or stop cutting or return to its charging station, and turn on energy saving mode with an ECO setting.
Husqvarna Fleet Services comes with a service and maintenance portal, so operators are able to plan maintenance at regular intervals, reducing unexpected downtime or unplanned delays. Theft protection and position tracking are also available for security.
The Fleet web portal is available for Technicians and Fleet Managers, while the Fleet mobile app can be used by Team Leads and Operators. All 500-series robotic mowers are equipped with cellular communication, to ensure Husqvarna Fleet Services capabilities are available remotely.
Smart features
The new 500-series has a variety of features to handle complex areas, such as Penta-search, triple guide wires, and automatic passage handling. Penta-search means five search methods to find charging stations, and Triple Guide wires are for maximum flexibility to handle complex areas. Automatic passage handling guides the mower through narrow passages, allowing it to navigate complex areas.
For improved lawn health, GPS-assisted navigation and a weather timer helps ensure uniform coverage of complex lawns, while automatically adapting mowing frequency to lawn growth.
Automower 520 The Automower 520 is optimised for lawns with a capacity of up to 2200m2, and can handle slopes of up to 45%.
It is connectivity enabled in the form of Husqvarna Fleet Services through cellular networks, and also has Bluetooth capabilities. A rubber bumper provides protection, and the terrain wheel kit further improves terrain and slope performance.
Automower 550 The Automower 550 is optimised for lawns with a capacity of up to 5000m2 and can handle slopes of up to 45%.
It is connectivity enabled in the form of Husqvarna Fleet Services through cellular networks, and also has Bluetooth capabilities. The 550 has a faster ground speed than the 520 due to remote object detection, since ultrasonic sensors located at the front of the mower can slow down or stop the mower before impact. The charging station includes a stop button, which will automatically summon the robotic mower back to its station.
For the second month in a row, UK agricultural tractor registrations (over 50hp) were below their level in the same month last year.
For the second month in a row, in September UK agricultural tractor registrations (over 50hp) were below their level in the same month last year.
Indeed, the year-on-year decline increased to nearly 15%, according to figures released by the AEA. At 947, the number of units registered was 161 lower than in September 2016.
"However," says Stephen Howarth, Agricultural Economist at the AEA, "it is worth noting that a year ago, many dealers were running end-of-series promotions which meant that registrations were a third higher than the year before in both September and October.
"Therefore, a decline was to be expected and another is possible for the current month."
Registrations for the year to date remain 8% up on the first nine months of last year, at 9,058 units.
These data refer to ‘Agricultural’ tractors of a power exceeding 50hp.
STIHL have expanded their battery range with introduction of a new lithium-ion backpack battery, the lightest featured in its PRO cordless range.
STIHL have expanded their battery range with introduction of the new AR 1000 lithium-ion backpack battery, the lightest featured in its PRO cordless range.
AR 1000
Weighing 5.5kg, the company says the slim ergonomic design allows the weight to be carried closer to the operators back, making it more comfortable during operation, particularly over longer periods. Also, the attachable rain cover means its use is not dictated by weather conditions.
A comfortable harness with a waist and chest strap come as standard and the new design includes a USB port to allow the user to charge devices such as mobile phones.
The battery backpack enables the extended use of STIHL cordless products such as hedge trimmers, blowers & brush cutters.
STIHL say the AR 1000 is suitable for use in conjunction with the new HSA 94 R and T hedge trimmers, affording them a runtime of up to 380 minutes on a single charge. The FSA 130 and 130 R brush cutters can also run for up to 230 minutes, with the BGA 100 blower running for up to 225 minutes.
When used in conjunction with the AL 500 charger, the AR 1000 backpack battery can be charged in two hours.
The new battery backpack also has a six LED charge display status, enabling users to monitor the charge level to know how much operation time is left before needing to re-charge the unit.
The STIHL backpack is available exclusively from more than 700 STIHL Approved Dealerships nationwide. The AR 1000 has a recommended retail price of £630 including VAT.
Over 50 key independent dealer and distributor customers recently attended Kubota UK’s 2017 Engines Conference.
Over 50 key independent dealer and distributor customers recently attended Kubota UK’s 2017 Engines Conference, held at Mercedes Benz World, home of the famous Brooklands racing circuit in Surrey.
The conference, entitled ‘Kubota - The Answer’, gave Kubota UK’s Engines Division the opportunity to share its future vision and the plans that the manufacturer of industrial diesel and dual fuel engines has put in place to surpass Stage V emissions standards, due to come into force in 2019/20.
Delegates learnt more about Kubota Corporation’s commitment to being a global major brand at the conference and gained a deeper understanding of Kubota’s drive to be a great company to do business with through its ‘Customer First’ strategy.
Thirteen countries from around the globe were represented at the event, highlighting the investment and dedication Kubota UK places on its dealer and distributor network and the significant value of its “One -Team” working partnership approach.
Daniel Grant, Kubota UK’s Business Development Manager - Engines, said: “Stage V engine emission regulation is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry. ‘Kubota - The Answer’, our key theme for this year’s conference, was all about communicating Kubota Corporation’s global position on Stage V and how we can support our dealer and distributor customers on a local level."
At the conference, Kubota showcased a host of new Stage V ready engine solutions, including its new 5.0 litre capacity V5009 engine model. The new 09 Series, with mass production starting in 2020, pushes Kubota into the 200hp class for the first time – opening up new markets for the company to target.
Dave Roberts, Managing Director of Kubota UK, commented: “This was a fantastic opportunity to share our strategy and future vision with our key distributor and dealer customers, so on behalf of everyone at Kubota UK, I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that attended and we look forward to working hand in hand together to achieve continued success.”
Managing Director Sandy Armit said, “From our premises in Cupar and Aberdeen our aim is to give clients throughout Scotland the best service we can and the Reform Metrac bank tractor range is known for its quality, performance and reliability. We were also influenced by the excellent after sales service available to us.”
Simon Richard, UK Agent for the Reform range adds, “Reform produces tractors from 44hp -70hp in their Metrac G series and 46hp – 81.5hp in their Metrac H (hydrostatic) series. This choice of power unit covers all eventualities for a wide range of users, including the amenity, utility, contractor and golf sectors."
Leinster and Ireland rugby legend Sean O'Brien introduced the company's chosen charity for the year at the recent Irish Ploughing Championships.
Massey Ferguson has announced a new Brand Ambassador for Ireland - Leinster and Ireland rugby legend Sean O'Brien.
William Judge, Manager National Sales, Massey Ferguson UK & Ireland, hands over the keys to a MF 6700 Series to Sean O’Brien
One of Sean's first duties took place at the recent Irish Ploughing Championships where he welcomed his and Massey Ferguson's chosen charity for the year, St Francis Farm, to the show stand.
This is a working farm near Tullow, Co. Carlow, but also a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre offering 14-week, fully supervised, residential programmes. This involves providing a unique blend of individual and group therapy, education and practical skills therapy in a rural farm setting with farming at the core of the rehabilitation.
Sean's family has farmed not far away from the St Francis facility for many years and he says he cannot remember a time when there wasn't at least one Massey Ferguson tractor on the family farm. “Being a beef farm, there was nearly always one on the go,” he recalls.
As MF's Ambassador, he's delighted to be working with St Francis Farm. “They get on with their good work quietly and behind the scenes,” he says. “They're very local to me and they do a very worthwhile job.”
At the Ploughing Championships Sean was also presented with the keys to a MF 6700 Series. The tractor was supplied by Kehoe Bros of Enniscorthy, through their Tullow depot, with whom the O'Brien family has a long-standing relationship.
Lindsay Haddon, Advertising & Sales Promotion Manager for Massey Ferguson said, “Sean is a great advocate for both agriculture and for Ireland. We are very much looking forward to working with him on some very exciting projects in the future."
Polaris is offering interest-free finance on new Sportsman ATVs, Ranger 4×4 Utility Vehicles, RZRs and Scramblers (excluding Youth) in the UK.
Polaris is offering interest-free finance on new Sportsman ATVs, Ranger 4×4 Utility Vehicles, RZRs and Scramblers (excluding Youth) in the UK.
The 0% finance scheme, in conjunction with Rural Finance, is available over two years with 2 + 22 monthly payments up to a maximum of 80% of the Recommended Retail Price from October 1st 2017 through to 31st December 2017.
The finance offer can also include up to £1,000.00 (excluding VAT) on genuine Polaris accessories.
Members of the NFU, NFU Scotland and Ulster Farmers Union will additionally benefit from the current 5% discount on selected new Polaris ATVs and utility vehicles.
The availability of the 0% finance through Rural Finance is subject to status; the offers and warranty are subject to terms and conditions. Available in the UK, excluding the Republic of Ireland. Offers end on 31st December 2017.
Anglo American Oil Company Ltd are looking for a sales person to be responsible for sales within northern England and Scotland.
Are you a service minded and enthusiastic individual? Do you want to work with relationship building sales? Do you enjoy travelling and spending time with people, making business and building relationships with your clients? Then this could be a job for you!
Anglo American Oil Company ltd (AAOC) are the UK distributors for Swedish produced Aspen Alkylate petrol – A low emission petrol alternative designed for small engine machinery. The Aspen brand is the market leading alkylate petrol in the countries throughout Europe which it is sold in. Aspen is currently sold within a dealer network of around 350 shops around the UK. AAOC is a family owned business employing a total of 16 people in which the Aspen side of the business is rapidly growing. For more information please visit www.aspenfuel.co.uk
As a sales person for Aspen fuels, you will be responsible for sales within northern England and Scotland. Your key clients will be garden machinery dealers, hire shops and other suitable outlets. You will develop a business relationship with each shop and their employees. As a sales person, you will be responsible for the complete sales process including developing new business with new shops, training shop staff about the technical aspects of the product and how to market it to their customers. You will also be responsible for maintaining/entertaining current dealers, working closely with them to develop their Aspen business further and educating them about new products or campaigns in their area.
You will also be working with end users of the product such as councils, tree surgeons, landscapers and golf clubs. Educating them about the benefits of Aspen fuels before pointing them to their nearest suitable dealer.
Being situated in your area is a bonus so that you can easily get to your customers. Ideally based near Sheffield/Leeds, Up to 100 overnight stays in hotels are to be expected so that you can be out in the field 4 days per week. Bi-weekly or monthly meetings will be held at company HQ in Poole, Dorset. A company vehicle will be provided and a driving licence is a must.
As a suitable candidate you should be focused on achieving goals and be driven by new challenges. You should have good planning skills when it comes to structuring your working week and visiting/booking meetings with your clients and are happy to work with your car as your office as it is out visiting customers that you enjoy the most.
We are searching for a person with a basic technical understanding of simple engines as found on garden machinery, a strong drive for success, business sense and social skills to be able to work with people from within each sector of the industry. Previous experience within sales is a must and experience in working with technical products or within the garden machinery industry is a strong bonus.
As a person the ideal candidate should be a fit and healthy non-smoker who enjoys spending time meeting and working with new and repeat customers.
Please note that we do not employ smokers due to the fact that the products that you will demonstrate are flammable.
Qualifications: Higher education is a bonus but as a minimum we would require the candidate to have the following GCSE’s or higher equivalent.
Maths: C or above
English: C or above
Science: C or above
The candidate will need to show a basic competence in office based computing software.
Starting salary in the region of £25-30k depending on experience + commission based bonus.
To apply, please send your CV to axel@aaoil.co.uk the address below.
Anglo American Oil Company Ltd 58 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT Telephone: 01929 551557 (ext 2), Fax: 01929 551567, Email: aspen@aaoil.co.uk, Web: www.aspenfuel.co.uk
At this year’s Saltex the latest Classen aerator joins the Little Wonder line-up and Mantis tillers and BunkerMaster under the Schiller umbrella, to offer groundsmen and greenkeepers a formidable array of equipment.
Classen machines have built a solid reputation, living up to their durable slogan: Built to Use, Designed to Last.
At this year’s Saltex the latest Classen aerator joins the Little Wonder line-up and Mantis tillers and BunkerMaster under the Schiller umbrella, to offer groundsmen and greenkeepers a formidable array of equipment.
Classen TA18 Aerator
The Classen TA18 Aerator features a steerable tine bank and combined with its compact, streamlined design it is easy to manoeuvre around trees, shrubs and other obstacles whilst aerating at speeds up to 4.2mph/6.7kmh At only 214lbs/97kg the TA18 is one of the lightest aerators of its type available and that makes for easy lifting and transportation. The new Classen’s TA18 aerator has CE marking in compliance with EU health and safety requirements. The Classen aerator is joined on the Saltex stand by the rest of the Classen range including the Sod Cutter, Rake and Overseeder, together with the Mantis BunkerMaster.
Little Wonder products have an unrivalled reputation for performance and durability and the Little Wonder ProVac SP leads the way, collecting litter and debris after events, around amenity areas, theme parks, sports venues, gardens, campuses, holiday parks, residential and industrial areas are typical places you’ll find the Little Wonder at work. It features a heavy-duty 280 litre top loading bag and as it’s self-propelled it moves faster through the work for greater productivity with less operator fatigue.
The Little Wonder Hydro BRC-26 Brushcutter cuts a lot more than you would imagine. It slices through stubborn long grass as well as taking down the roughest brush, bramble and tall, tough weeds. Self-Propelled and effortless, the Little Wonder is rugged and built for a tough life yet it’s also smooth with the hydrostatic drive making it easy to operate and less fatiguing for the user. That translates to higher productivity and with a forward speed of up to 4.2mph/6.7kmh and 1.7mph/2.7kmh in reverse you can quickly cut through the work.
“The Classen, Little Wonder and Mantis ranges offers the turf professional, groundsman and greenkeepers the complete year-round maintenance system,” says Schiller’s Commercial Director, David Goose, “and they are backed by our commitment to our dealers and continued innovation to meet customer needs. We’re confident in the quality and durability and provide comprehensive warranties to support this.”
Come and see us on Stand No. K040 at Saltex. Schiller Grounds Care UK 0800 840 0888
Kersten will be displaying their range of chemical free weed control products at SALTEX 2017.
Kersten will be displaying their range of chemical free weed control products at SALTEX 2017.
This year we are launching a new Gravel Path Weeder!
The Weeder cuts the weeds underneath the surface, lifting the plant with the knives up onto the surface with the specially shaped blades.The knives will also loosen some compacted stones to improve drainage.
And once you are done weeding the gravel, it takes 30 seconds to change the attachment over. So, you can tidy the paths, block paving or other hard surfaces with our sweeping attachment or weed brush.
For more information on our range of chemical free weed control attachments for Kersten two-wheel tractors and big brands such as Kubota, Iseki, John Deere and Kioti Tractors – visit http://www.kersten-machines.com/index.htm
For a free demonstration contact Evopos on Tel: 01202 795900
For a free demonstration contact Evopos on Tel: 01202 795900
Evopos UK Ltd are the producer of the Dealer management software which service dealers are taking a serious look at. This all-in-one solution with friendly and effective telephone support may be worth checking out, if you are a new service dealer or are currently unsatisfied with your current system.
The latest version includes quick and easy point of sale software, comprehensive stock control, workshop organiser, hire contract module, accounting package and state of the art automated SMS and email marketing, all of these features are available in specifically designed dealer packages.
"What makes Evopos streets ahead of its competitors?" asks Denis Bullen (MD). "Evopos is perfect for the Service Industry; everything about the customer is tracked, sales of parts, whole goods and all vital contact information."
Denis Bullen, Evopos md
Denis continues, "The workshop module is of particular interest to most service dealers. Evopos will fulfil the main three requirements that make any busy workshop successful.
1. Easy to use; this minimises mistakes making sure correct time is billed for and all the information is correct.
2. Maximises sales and repeat custom using the excellent time management and service reminder tools built into Evopos.
3. Helps to provide the very best customer service; by providing engineers and salesman with all the necessary information to make the job or the sale as easy for the customer as it as easy for you.
"As far as I can see the workshop process is fairly straight forward
Step one: Book the job in, providing the customer with details regarding the job.
Step two: Book parts and labour to the job.(Evopos will automatically remind the customer to drop the machine off and when the job is finished, let the customer know when to pick it up via an SMS text or email alert.)
Set three: Produce a professional looking invoice for when the customer picks up their machine.
"A comprehensive history is retained within the Evopos system. For example for each machine you can see who has previously owned it and what work it has had done to it.
"Evopos offers a very competitive pricing structure, where costs are kept to a minimum. A standard dealer package can cost as little as £75.00 per month, there are no hidden extras. If you are concerned about losing your old customer database, this shouldn't be a problem. The helpful support team can convert most databases into workable Evopos data at no extra charge.
"Evopos is a low cost way to help make your business more controllable and profitable. It's a total business management solution."
Whether you are a new start-up or run an existing business, why not contact Evopos and arrange a no obligation free demo and see what Evopos can do for your business.
Contact them direct on telephone: 01202 795900 or register online at Evopos.com and they will call you.
The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.
The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.
SALTEX 2017 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 1-2 November, and has already attracted over 250 exhibitors - a number that’s set to grow further in the weeks leading up to the event. Confirmed to return are a number of leading brand names spanning the whole turf management industry including manufacturers and suppliers of world-class products and services for the maintenance of pitches, grounds, landscaping, parks and estates.
SALTEX will also once again boast unique show features such as:
Learning LIVE - an all-encompassing free-to-attend education programme offering grounds and open space practitioners across all disciplines, volunteer as well as professional, the chance to increase their CPD points.
Outdoor demonstrations - providing an opportunity to see a number of products in action directly outside the SALTEX halls 6, 7 and 8.
The SALTEX College Cup - a national student-led sports-turf challenge sponsored by Ransomes.
Pathology & Soil Science LIVE - allowing visitors to look in detail at the symptoms of some common turfgrass fungal disease problems.
The Young Groundsmen’s Conference, sponsored by Rigby Taylor and Top Green - an ideal opportunity for young people looking to advance their career in the groundscare industry
Ask the Expert – free pitchcare advice from the IOG’s team of regional pitch advisors based on the IOG Hub
The IOG Industry Awards - the UK’s biggest celebration in groundsmanship held on the evening of the first day (1 November) at the National Motorcycle Museum.
NEW for 2017! The Job Clinic – the chance to receive one-to-one advice from industry expert Frank Newberry on how to progress your career, write a compelling CV and perform well in an interview situation.
Located in the centre of the UK, whether you are travelling from overseas or within the UK, the NEC is incredibly easy to get to by car, rail or air.
SALTEX 2017 is free to attend. To register your attendance and beat the queues visit www.iogsaltex.com
The following companies are kindly sponsoring the 2017 Service Dealer Conference & Awards which takes place at the Oxford Belfry Hotel on Thursday November 16th
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR: Kramp PLANTINUM SPONSOR: STIHL GB
The following organisations have confirmed their sponsorship of the 2017 Service Dealer Conference and Awards. We’d like to welcome them on board and thank them for their support and input.
