Mark Rochford has departed the company that bears his family name today, February 1st 2019, which leaves the business with no family members remaining following its sale to AL-KO Gardentech last summer.

Mark Rochford pictured at SALTEX 2018

Since the sale, Mark's mother Elizabeth, wife of founder Peter, has also left - as has Mark's sister Kerry.

Managing director of Rochfords, Stewart Anderson told Service Dealer, "It is of course a sad day that Mark has chosen to move on. He is one of the most talented individuals I have ever worked with - with a real flair for design and marketing.

"It is business as usual here, however. We have had great support from AL-KO these past months since the sale. We have been laying the foundations to really build the business in the correct way.

"I wish Mark all the best in his future endeavours."

It is not clear yet whether the departure will see further developments at Rochfords or what Mark Rochford's future plans are personally. All at Service Dealer wish him good luck for the future.