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03, March 2017
Dealer hit by fraud following thefts; Cub Cadet launch new classifications; STIHL appoint; Valtra & Massey win at SIMA
IN THIS ISSUE
DEALER HIT BY CARD FRAUD FOLLOWING RECENT BREAK-IN
CUB CADET LAUNCH NEW PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
STIHL EXPANDS GROUNDS CARE TEAM
VALTRA TRACTOR WINS AT SIMA
MID POWER WIN FOR MASSEY
MZURI EXPAND MANUFACTURING
DEALERS SPRING INTO PGC OFFER
HELIGAN RE-ESTABLISHES LOCAL DEALER PARTNERSHIP
NEW HQ FOR HOUSEHAM SPRAYERS
AND FINALLY . . .
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
RAISING DEALER PROFILES
Key to competitiveness
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
Dealers have been signing up to the newly launched Garden Trader website, in readiness for it's big marketing push to consumers.

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NEWS
DEALER HIT BY CARD FRAUD FOLLOWING RECENT BREAK-IN
Scam costs Penn Lawn Mowers £2,500

 
Penn Lawn Mowers
Ringwood-based dealership Penn Lawn Mowers warns other dealers to be wary of telephone card hoax.

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CUB CADET LAUNCH NEW PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
Three new series names

 
Cub Cadet Series
In order to distinguish more clearly between its product categories company reveals new series names orientated towards the requirements of the respective users.

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STIHL EXPANDS GROUNDS CARE TEAM
New Development Manager

 
Steven Greenup
Steven Greenup has taken on the new role of Grounds Care Development Manager, providing support to STIHL’s Approved Dealer Network. 

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VALTRA TRACTOR WINS AT SIMA
Triumphs in under 150hp category

 
Valtra A104 HiTech
The Valtra A104 HiTech won the Machine of the Year award in the category of tractors under 150 hp at the SIMA Show 2017 in Paris this week.

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MID POWER WIN FOR MASSEY
Prize at SIMA show

 
The MF 6718 S tractor won in the mid-power category at SIMA this week
Massey Ferguson's MF 6718 S tractor was voted Machine of the Year in the mid-power tractor category at the SIMA show in Paris this week.

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MZURI EXPAND MANUFACTURING
Opening new factory in Poland

 
Mzuri strip tillage equipment
Mzuri, UK-based manufacturer of specialist strip tillage equipment, have announced the opening of a new facility to meet the rapidly growing demand in export and home markets. 

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DEALERS SPRING INTO PGC OFFER
With Countax & Westwood

 
Powered Grass Collector offer
Customers purchasing a new Countax C/B or Westwood T/F garden tractor from participating dealers will be offered a free 300 litre Powered Grass Collector (PGC) worth £525. 

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HELIGAN RE-ESTABLISHES LOCAL DEALER PARTNERSHIP
Invests in fleet of 10 machines

 
Staff from The Lost Gardens of Heligan, John Deere and dealer Masons Kings with the new machinery fleet

Cornwall’s The Lost Gardens of Heligan estate has re-established a working partnership with John Deere and local professional turf equipment dealer Masons Kings after more than 20 years.

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NEW HQ FOR HOUSEHAM SPRAYERS
At company's Woodhall Spa site

 
Househam new HQ front elevation
New facility will allow for full production and spare parts operations, design and research capabilities, as well as testing and training facilities.

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AND FINALLY . . .
Welder turned footballer gets a hero's welcome at JCB

 
Lincoln City's Matt Rhead
Former JCB digger maker-turned-FA Cup hero Matt Rhead was given a rousing reception this week when he retraced his footsteps on the production line where he worked for almost a decade. 

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