Service Dealer are delighted to announce that STIHL and Ibcos will be returning to the Conference & Awards this year, as Gold Sponsors.

A new venue has been announced for this year, with the Crowne Plaza at Stratford-Upon-Avon taking on hosting duties - with the date to mark up in your diaries being 30th November 2023.

Service Dealer owner Duncan Murray-Clarke  said, "It is great news that our friends at STIHL are returning this year to support our event dedicated to the UK dealer network.

"We look forward to welcoming them and their guests to what is going to be truly special occasion, packed with learning and networking opportunities."

Simon Hewitt, head of marketing at STIHL GB said, “STIHL has had a leading presence in Great Britain for 45 years and it remains one of the most important markets for us.

"We are really excited to be back sponsoring the Service Dealer Awards this year and look forward to the 2023 event in its new venue."

Duncan also said, "It's fantastic that Ibcos are also returning to sponsor our event again this year. We thank them for their support for our day dedicated to the independent dealer network."

James Buchanan, sales director at Ibcos, said, “We’re excited to announce that we will be a Gold Sponsor at this years’ Service Dealer Conference & Awards.

"We thoroughly enjoy sponsoring this event as it’s a great opportunity to meet with industry experts and share best practices with our customers."

Further details about this year's Conference & Awards, including the theme of the event, will be announced soon.