Service Dealer Newsletter - Husqvarna to increase robotics; August tractor sales up; Barrus unveil products; three major shows next week

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WHAT TO SEE?!
Shows and events abound
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

With a proliferation of events relevant to dealers taking place in a short space of time at the moment, decisions and sacrifices will have to be made.

NEWS

HUSQVARNA TO INCREASE & EXPAND ROBOTICS MANUFACTURING
Additional investment for Newton Aycliffe

To serve the growing robotic mowing market the Swedish manufacturer says they will increase capacity at the Newton Aycliffe factory and their site in Vrbno, Czech Republic.

TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS SLIGHTLY UP
Small increase in August on previous month

Tractor registration in August were slightly up on July

Registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50 hp) in the UK in the month of August totalled 953 units.

BARRUS UNVEIL NEW PRODUCTS
Different styling and features on Cub Cadet tractors

Barrus staged its three-day dealer conference this week with new products and the return of an old name.

Read more and pictures of the event

GLEE STARTS ON MONDAY
Three re-branded sectors this year

Glee 2016 opens its doors at the Birmingham NEC from Monday-Wednesday next week, with organisers promising a memorable show.

TILLAGE LIVE NEXT WEDNESDAY
AEA event at Monks Kirby, Warwickshire

14th September event includes latest equipment at work, discussions with industry-leading experts and a chance for operators to get a hands-on with equipment.

APF EXHIBITION OPENS NEXT THURSDAY
Record number of exhibitors

The bi-annual forestry machinery show which takes place at Ragley Estate, Warwickshire from September 15-17 will feature more exhibitors than ever before

JOIN ROCHFORDS NEXT WEEK
New products to be revealed at events

A New Professional Mulch Mower from Weibang

Dealer feedback led product development, new brand identities and simpler ranges can all be seen at the Rochford GM dealer days taking place across the UK next week.

NEW FACE FOR PUGH'S MARKETING
Mary Evans joins dealers

Mary Evans has taken over as Marketing and Events Executive and plans to get involved with the local area as much as possible.

KRAMP & RIPON FARM SERVICES REACH NEW AGREEMENT
For Rock Oil supply

L-R: Phil Gregg, Aftersales Director Ripon Farm Services, Stephen Falcus, Kramp Account Manager, Tim Petfield, Group Parts Manager, Ripon Farm Services, Richard Charnley, Rock Oil

Kramp will now supply all branches with Rock Oil products as part of the extended partnership between the two companies.

CASE IH PREMIERS CONCEPT VEHICLE
At Farm Progress Show

Case IH unveiled concept vehicle at Iowa show which is a cabless row crop tractor that can operate autonomously with a wide range of field implements.