Dealer acquired; New role for David Withers; Merlo expand dealer's territories

THE CONSOLDIATION QUESTION
A trend for the dealer network?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Are stories of consolidation in the network appearing in our news feed simply business evolution or a sign of something more?

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NEWS

Hamilton Ross Group has agreed to acquire a fellow dealer

HAMILTON ROSS GROUP AGRESS TO ACQUIRE
Fellow dealership

In our WEB ONLY story, the transaction is expected to complete on 31 March 2026, subject to final agreements.

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DAVID WITHERS TAKES UP NEW CO-OWNER ROLE
And company chairman position

The 'recently retired' David Withers says he is looking forward to this new role and continuing to play his part in the industry.

STIHL ANNOUNCED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of the 2026 Service Dealer Conference & Awards

Service Dealer is today delighted to confirm the first sponsor of December's event - and kick off a new video series.

PLANT HIRE & CONSTRUCTION

Charles Stephenson, London office director at JCB, Chris Piggott, detective sergeant, NCATT and his wider NCATT team - award presented by Roy Kerr, JCB group service director

HONOUR GIVEN TO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & AG THEFT TEAM
The Rob Oliver Award 2025

Prize presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to combating rural, agricultural, and construction-related crime across the UK.

NEWS

MERLO EXPAND DEALER'S TERRITORIES
Across ag and construction

Dealer says the changes allow them to deliver their same high-quality service to even more customers across the region.

Owen Buttle, Nick Vincent, Dexter Ball, Craig Boxall, and Mike Rich

GREEN-TEC PARTNERS WITH NEW DEALER
Danish manufacturer appoints

Dealer believes the new products will complement their existing brands and help them serve their customers with more choice and capability.

TERRITORY MANAGER APPOINTED
Also includes product manager role

Key responsibilities will be to manage and work with the UK agricultural dealer network.

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