Case IH chose the first day of LAMMA 2017 last week to announce the appointment of three new dealers to represent the brand:

• Balgownie Ltd (Inverurie and Turiff, Aberdeenshire)
• Mark Garrick Ltd (Birnie, Elgin, Morayshire)
• Everitt & Marshall (Hexham, Northumberland)

Balgownie Ltd, which represents Case IH in Aberdeenshire, has supplied goods and machinery to farmers and local businesses since 1907, the current directors having been at the helm for 35 years. With customers throughout the North of Scotland the company operates two branches, with purpose-built dealership facilities on the Thainstone Business Park, Inverurie and the Markethill Industrial Estate in Turriff.

Managing Director Mike Singer states: “We are delighted to be working with Case IH. In this area we have a strong base of farmers who understand the value of investing in new technology, so knowledgeable dealers with the right advice and products play an important role."

Mark Garrick Ltd, based at Brookfield, Birnie in Elgin, was founded in 2000 by agricultural engineer Mark Garrick, a native of Glenlivet, moved to new premises two years ago and has plans for further expansion. The company, which currently employs six staff, provides sales and service facilities in an area from Morayshire across to Inverness and the Black Isle.

Mark Garrick states: “Our business has been built up on excellent customer service. The decision to go forward with Case IH enables us to increase our business portfolio and offer a wide range of products which will appeal to our diverse range of customers."

Everitt & Marshall Ltd was established in 1978 by Matty Everitt and Raymond Marshall, who worked for a local Case dealer before setting up their own business. The dealership, which has been based in purpose-built premises on the Haugh Lane Industrial Estate in Hexham since 1982, is still very much a family business. Now under Managing Director Adrian Everitt, son of the founder, and his sister Shona, an equal partner who works in the accounting department, the company will represent Case IH throughout the Tyne Valley.

Adrian Everitt said, “We see a great future for Case IH, which offers a wide range of premium products that equal or exceed anything else on the market in terms of technology, performance and value. Our customers have been very supportive of the change to Case IH, many share our enthusiasm for the brand and I have no doubt that we will encourage others to switch from other brands.

Charles Blessley, Marketing Manager, Case IH, added: “Case IH is delighted to welcome these new dealers to our network and we look forward to working with them, and their customers, to increase our presence in the North of England and Scotland."