In our WEB ONLY story, following their recent purchase of MTD, Stanley Black & Decker this week entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Excel Industries - with UK & Ireland distributor Southern Machinery telling Service Dealer that it's an "exciting development".

Manufacturer says the new partnership will help strengthen their presence in the south and south-west regions of the UK.

John Iles, the founder of Merlo UK passed away at the end of August 

Part of the Hamilton Ross Group, Reekie Ltd is a newly-appointed official dealer for Bauer’s range of crop irrigation equipment.

In the financial year 2020/2021, Pöttinger achieved the highest turnover in its history, exceeding the 400 million mark for the first time.

Within months, Tim Lane had to rip up his initial business plan for his new dealership 

Merlo UK has further extended its network of agricultural dealers in the east of England by appointing Marst Agri Services of Hadleigh, Suffolk.

Visitors to the Midlands Machinery Show will get an exclusive insight into the entire production line at John Deere’s Mannheim factory in Germany.

Organisers say a live podcast with industry influencers and a social media lounge will be available for visitors to experience at GIE+EXPO, which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, October 20-22.

Cub Cadet is once again sponsoring a cross-country fence at the Blenheim Horse Trials taking place from 16th to 19th September at in Oxfordshire.