Steve Gibbs
PROGRESS POWERED BY PEOPLE
Collaboration, support & innovation
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

While technological developments continue to drive our sector forward, it is the people behind the businesses who remain the industry’s greatest strength.

 

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NEWS
 
AL-KO UK are the Principal Sponsor of 2026's Service Dealer Conference & Awards
AL-KO & WEIBANG RETURN AS PRINCPAL SPONSOR
Of the 2026 Service Dealer Conference & Awards

Service Dealer is delighted to announce that returning for the second consecutive year as principal sponsor of our Conference & Awards is AL-KO & WEIBANG - who also continue our special video series.

 

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Ryan Hollebone, Patrick Desmond, and Chris Clark
KIOTI UK ACQUIRED
Move will localise dealer support

In our WEB ONLY story new owners say the development will mean improved operational efficiency and localised backing for the brand’s 58 independent dealers.

 

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Changes to New Holland's network
CHANGES TO NEW HOLLAND'S NETWORK
Following dealership closure

Three dealers have their areas extended to cover the loss to the network of established dealership that has closed its doors.

 

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Kubota and Baroness offer support
KUBOTA & BARONESS OFFER SUPPORT
To Mental Health First Aid Programme

Companies say their support for trade association's scheme reflects their commitment not only to the turf industry, but to the people within it.

 

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Jeremy Vincent
JEREMY VINCENT TAKES UP NEW ROLE
Well known industry figure joins

Jeremy says he is the sort of person who enjoys being hands-on with machinery, and the new manufacturer's portfolio really appeals to him.

 

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New partnership
PRO DEALER GAINS EXCLUSIVITY WITH COUNTY FA
New grounds maintenance machinery and equipment partner

FA says the dealership has brought vital specialist support and expertise to their network who work tirelessly to maintain playing surfaces across the county.

 

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SPONSORED PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
AL-KO launches new innovations for 2026
AL-KO LAUNCHES NEW INNOVATIONS FOR 2026
New Solo by AL-KO Zero Turn & Battery Rider Arrive

AL-KO Gardentech is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovations, the all new ZT 18-107-6 A zero turn mower and the R 74.5 Li battery rider to further compliment the range.

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Servicing Dealer Industry First, Profit Second
Gardentrader continues to reinvest all revenues

 

The latest independent research showed that on average, each Garden Trader dealer will be sent 114 new customers (or people with a buying intention walking through your door) per year. This works out at 83p for each new customer. A subscription rate designed to be all inclusive delivering unrivalled online results.  

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JOBS
 
Toro UK
TERRITORY SALES MANAGER POSITION
Toro UK

We are looking to recruit for the position of Territory Sales Manager Northern England & Scotland.

 

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Service Dealer March / April 2026
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