Steve Gibbs
ON THE ROAD IN WALES
Visiting some superb dealerships
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Despite one subject obviously dominating the conversation, it was great to visit a bunch of dealerships in Wales this week, meeting several with a strong, female presence in the business.

 

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SPECIAL FEATURE
 
How safe is your supply chain?
CORONAVIRUS - HOW SAFE IS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN?
Outbreak is an illustration of the legal principles of force majeure and frustration
by John Warchus, partner at Moore Blatch LLP

This week's WEB ONLY story is Service Dealer magazine's SME Digest editor Adam Bernstein, presents an article by a legal expert looking at the increasing commercial concerns in relation to the ability of parties to carry out contracts.

 

Plus Adam gives an overview of Acas' published advice on the impact of coronavirus in the workplace.

 

This Special Feature is available as a pdf for you to download, print and keep.

 

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NEWS
YEAR ON YEAR RISE FOR TRACTOR SALES IN FEBRUARY
But year to date lowest since 2001

According to figures released by the AEA the number of new agricultural tractors (over 50hp) registered for use on the road in February was 575 - 11% higher than February last year.

 

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The number of new agricultural tractors (over 50hp) registered for use on the road in February was 575
WATCH QUICKFIRE Q&As
With dealers in Wales

Service Dealer was out and about in Wales this week - and we asked some of the dealers we met up with, three quickfire questions!

 

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Watch our quickfire Q&A video
TORO HAYTER ANNOUNCED AS GOLD SPONSOR
Of 2020's Service Dealer Conference & Awards

Service Dealer are pleased to announce Toro Hayter as Gold Sponsor of the 2020 Service Dealer Conference & Awards which returns to the Double Tree by Hilton Oxford Belfry this November.

 

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Toro Hayter are a Gold sponsor
AGCO NAME JOINT WINNERS OF APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
At recent awards ceremony

As the first agricultural engineering apprentices in the country to have completed the recently introduced EPA, 14 AGCO engineering apprenticeships were recognised during the event.

 

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AGCO's joint Apprentice of the Year winner Matthew Read of Brian Robinson Machinery, with AGCO director of distribution management UK & Ireland, Mark Casement
INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP
Industry news from around the world
by Chris Biddle

Ag technician recruitment initiative in the US; Australian watchdog investigates warranty, last New Zealand made mower, Canadian manufacturer closes dealership and Uber-style tractor trial for Africa

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LANTRA SCOTLAND HONOUR DEALERSHIP'S APPRENTICE
Prize for Land-based Engineering Learner of the Year

LANTRA Scotland held their Awards for Land-based & Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS) in the Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel at the beginning of March.

 

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Brian Sangster (right), BAGMA Immediate Past President presents the BAGMA Award to this year’s Land-based Engineering Learner of the Year, Greig Lambie
MAKITA HOLD TRADE DAY
30 new tools launched

The event held in Warwickshire this week drew a cross section of industry professionals that included machinery dealers, contractors, service providers and end users.

 

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Service Dealer's Laurence Gale trying out one of the new mowers this week
REESINK PRESENT THEIR AFTERMARKET DEALER AWARDS
Honouring top dealers

Company recognised their overall Dealer of the Year for ‘Excellence in Customer Support’ alongside Outstanding Performance in Service, Skills and Parts.

 

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Reesink's winning dealers
SALTEX PLAN INCREASED INDOOR DEMOS FOR 2020
Due to visitor demand

Show organisers have announced that an increased number of indoor demonstrations will be taking place at SALTEX 2020 in a large dedicated arena on the show floor.

 

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There are more demos planned for SALTEX's Eco Village this year
INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR DEERE'S NEW GREENS MOWERS
AE50 honour presented in U.S

The 2700 and 2750 PrecisionCut and E-Cut hybrid electric triplex mowers have been honoured by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

 

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John Deere’s 2700 and 2750 PrecisionCut and E-Cut hybrid electric triplex mowers
JOBS
 
Toro Hayter UK
TORO HAYTER UK
Territory Sales Manager Position

Toro Hayter UK are looking to recruit for the position of Territory Sales Manager for two regions, Wales & South West England and Northern England & Scotland.

 

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Greenworks, the world’s leading garden cordless product brand, plus Cramer, with its professional cordless range, will both be showcasing their latest products and green credentials at the very first UK Earth Day event on 7th April at the Castle Bromwich Hall hotel, Birmingham.

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GIE+EXPO
WIN A TRIP TO LOUISVILLE!
Your chance for you and a guest to attend GIE+EXPO in the USA this October

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and Service Dealer magazine is giving one lucky dealer plus their guest, the chance to visit GIE+EXPO, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment show in Lousiville, USA, in October 2020.

 

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GARDEN TRADER COSTS 26p PER DAY
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