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19, August 2016
Godfreys to sell professional turf business; Tractor registrations down again; record Q3 Toro earnings; Rochford roadshows
IN THIS ISSUE
GODFREYS TO SELL PROFESSIONAL TURF BUSINESS
JULY TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS DOWN
TORO REPORT RECORD Q3 EARNINGS
JOIN ROCHFORD ON ROAD TO SUCCESS
ARGO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE
DEUTZ PUBLISH HALF YEAR RESULTS
CLAYDON APPOINT IN SOUTH-WEST
BARRUS ADD TO TEAM
JACOBSEN CELEBRATE 95TH
COLIN & ARCHIE WIN WITH KUBOTA
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL?
Positive financial stories
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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With retail spending up in July and several companies in our sector reporting good results, are there reasons for dealers to feel cheerful amongst all the current concerns?

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GODFREYS TO SELL PROFESSIONAL TURF BUSINESS
To Burden Bros Agri Ltd and Farol Ltd

 
Peter Bateman, Godfreys director
Sale to be made by south-east England dealers Godfreys (Sevenoaks) Ltd by the end of October 2016, with terms not being disclosed.

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JULY TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS DOWN
AEA figures show 18.6% decrease on 2015

 
Tractor registrations in July 2016 were down on 2015 figures
Registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50 hp) in the UK in the month of July totalled 942 units.

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TORO REPORT RECORD Q3 EARNINGS
Driven by solid professional segment performance

 
Toro have reported record Q3 earnings
The Toro Company in the US has reported net earnings per share for the quarter up 6.4 percent to a record $1.00.

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JOIN ROCHFORD ON ROAD TO SUCCESS
New products revealed for September events

 
A new, simpler range of lawnmowers from AL-KO
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 in September.

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ARGO MAINTAIN PERFORMANCE
In market downturn

 
Tractors on the assembly line at one of Argo Group’s four plants
A near 13 per cent increase in domestic market share helped the Argo Group maintain its economic performance in the face of an industry-wide downturn last year.

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DEUTZ PUBLISH HALF YEAR RESULTS
Business performance in line with expectations

 
The number of DEUTZ engines sold fell 10.8 per cent compared with the corresponding period of 2015
DEUTZ AG has announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2016 revealing an improved operating profit.

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CLAYDON APPOINT IN SOUTH-WEST
Hamblys to handle sales and service

 
The 6m Claydon TerraStar
Dealers will handle Claydon Hybrid mounted and trailed drills, TerraStar cultivators, Straw Harrows and Cambridge Rolls in Cornwall, Devon and part of Somerset.

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BARRUS ADD TO TEAM
New Social Media And PR Coordinator

 
Francesca Toman
E. P. Barrus has announced the appointment of Francesca Toman to their Marketing Services Department.

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JACOBSEN CELEBRATE 95TH
Founded in 1921 by Oscar Jacobsen

 
1921, 4-Acre Mower
During the company’s 95-year history, Jacobsen have developed many products that helped to advance the turf management industry.

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COLIN & ARCHIE WIN WITH KUBOTA
Champions of #MyKubota competition

 
Archie with Colin's Kubota
Colin Prentice and his dog Archie have beaten hundreds of other social media users to become the winner of company's photo competition.

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