Steve Gibbs
USING ALL THE TOOLS AVAILABLE
Both government provided and self generated
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

On our video conference call with manufacturers, suppliers and trade associations this week we heard how vital the furloughing process will be for dealers - plus how important customer service will prove now and in the future.

 

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BUSINESS SUPPORT
 
SME Digest Special Feature
FURLOUGHING - MAXIMISING THE PROSPECTS OF A SUCCESSFUL CLAIM
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
by Adam Bernstein, Service Dealer's SME Digest Editor

In the 5th of our special series, designed for you to download, print and keep, Service Dealer's SME Digest editor, Adam Bernstein presents advice for employers regarding the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

 

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NEWS
INDUSTRY THINK TANK RECONVENES
Video conference call with Service Dealer

This week's WEB ONLY story is that Wednesday saw Service Dealer once again convene an industry think tank comprising manufacturers, business support services and industry trade bodies to discuss the outbreak's effects on the dealer network.

 

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Wednesday April 15th's video conference call
RIPON FARM SERVICES PRODUCE COVID-19 SUPPORT VIDEO
To share with their customers and local communities

High quality video explains some of the changes the dealership's business has put in place and reinforces the importance of UK farming.

 

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Ripon Farm Services' video
AEA APPOINTS PRESIDENT-ELECT
Les Malin of Etesia

Etesia md Les Malin is the AEA's first ever President-Elect, due to this year's AGM where the position would usually be ratified, having been postponed.

 

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Les Malin
BAGMA RETURN TO SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE
As a Networking Sponsor

Service Dealer are pleased to announce BAGMA as Networking Sponsor of the 2020 Service Dealer Conference & Awards which returns to the Double Tree by Hilton Oxford Belfry this November.

 

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The BAGMA team at 2019's Service Dealer Conference. L-R: Keith Christian, Brian Sangster & Richard Jenkins
MARTIN LISHMAN JOIN FORCES WITH BFS
For nozzles for amenity market

Collaboration between Martin Lishman and Billericay Farm Services to provide amenity sector with Air Bubble Jet Nozzles.

 

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From left to right Mark Stanbridge and Simon Nichols of BFS mark the union with Martin Lishman Ltd with Ian Clayton-Bailey and Joel Capper
CLASS UK OPEN NEW PARTS CENTRE
At Saxham HQ

The new building is part of the second phase of the complete redevelopment of the Claas UK headquarters, which is nearing completion.

 

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New Claas UK parts warehouse at Saxham
KUBOTA INVEST IN INDIAN TRACTOR MANUFACTURER
Escorts Limited

Through the investment, Kubota say they intend to increase its presence in India - the world’s largest tractor market.

 

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Kubota has invested in an Indian tractor manufacturer, Escorts Limited
GIE+EXPO ON FOR OCTOBER
Scheduled to take place Oct 21-23 in Louisville

President of the OPEI, Kris Kiser, has released a statement saying that while they continue to take prudent safety measures, plans for this year's event are moving forward.

 

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OPEI President, Kris Kiser, has released a video message
THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
This week: 2006
by Chris Biddle

Chris Biddle recalls a year when an industry stalwart passed away suddenly, an iconic manufacturer went under as did a major turcare supplier in Scotland, hosepipe bans were common-place - and an international small engine maker closes its factory

 

 

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AND FINALLY . . .
Adam Henson gives UK dealer network a shout out!

This week, friend of Service Dealer, comedian and broadcaster Charlie Baker caught up with BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson who gave a shout out to the value of the UK dealer network!

 

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Charlie Baker interviewing Adam Henson
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