spacer
07, February 2014
Jacobsen acquire; AEA training; US Golf Show; Ransomes appoint; Deere training; Etesia dealer
IN THIS ISSUE
JACOBSEN ACQUIRE DIXIE CHOPPER
AEA LAUNCH 'TRAINING FOR BUSINESS'
BRITS IN ORLANDO
SENIOR LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
GRADUATION DAY
ETESIA APPOINT NEW DEALER
LAND DRAINAGE NEGLECTED
COMMERCIAL CHANGES AT SDF
NEW CHAIRMAN FOR BIGGA
JOHN DEERE LEAD UK TRACTOR SALES
GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR ON . .
RESEARCH REVEALS HIGH SKILL LEVEL DEMANDS
NEW GARDEN SHOW FOR SHEFFIELD
STIHL SEARCHING FOR CHAMPS
SEND TO A FRIEND
Click here to send this email to a friend or colleague ยป
USEFUL LINKS
CONTACT US
EDITOR AND ADVERTISING SALES
Chris Biddle

  
Email Chris

NEWS DESK
Steve Gibbs

Email Steve
CURRENT ISSUE



OUT NOW!

The new look, redesigned Service Dealer magazine is now bi-monthly and includes a host of new and
familiar features.

Jan / Feb 2014 issue contains:

2014 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT
HERITAGE AWARDS
PROFILE OF DAVID WITHERS
LIVES REMEMBERED
BTME PREVIEW
LAMMA PREVIEW
DIARY OF A SEASON
+
2014 EVENT PLANNER




ALSO THE RETURN OF

spacer
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
BANGING OUR DRUM . . .
Robotics to grow twenty-fold by 2020

 
Chris Biddle
The focus has to be on attracting a new breed of technocrats into our industry . .

Read blog



SOARAWAY SERVICE DEALER
Record opening last week

 
Service Dealer Update - Jan 31st 2014
The weekly newsletter topped 4000 page views last week, a new record . .
Read more
NEWS
JACOBSEN ACQUIRE DIXIE CHOPPER
Expands domestic and professional reach

 
Dixie Chopper - Magnum
Jacobsen has acquired the assets of US zero turn manufacturer Dixie Chopper.

 
Read more



AEA LAUNCH 'TRAINING FOR BUSINESS'
New service for the industry

 
AEA Training Fr Business prospectus
Initiative aims to provide reduced cost business training opportunities for AEA members and their dealers.

Read more



BRITS IN ORLANDO
Good UK representation at US Golf Show
by Debbie Dale


 
Tracey and Jill from BIGGA welcome guests to the UKTI reception at the GIS Show in Orlando
There was an excellent turnout of UK companies exhibiting at the Golf Show in Orlando this week.

Read more



SENIOR LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
At Ransomes Jacobsen

 
Gina Putnam, Director, Marketing and Communications - International
As a result of an extension to its trading territory Ransomes Jacobsen has announced further promotions at their European head office in Ipswich.

Read more



GRADUATION DAY
For John Deere technicians

 
John Deere's 2013 Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech third year graduates at the John Deere Forum in Mannheim, Germany
A total of 19 young service technicians have graduated from the latest John Deere Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes.

Read more



ETESIA APPOINT NEW DEALER
For the range of Pellenc products

 
(L-R) Jonathan Morris of Morris's Stores shakes hands with Andrew Roberts of Etesia which sees the company become Pellenc dealer for North Wales
Morris's Stores based in Rhuddlan North Wales have been appointed by Etesia to cover the entire North Wales area.

Read more



LAND DRAINAGE NEGLECTED
IAgrE calls for renewed focus

 
IAgrE are calling for renewed focus into soil and water drainage
Following the recent extreme weather IAgrE have emphasised the vital role which agricultural engineering needs to play.

Read more



COMMERCIAL CHANGES AT SDF
New direction for Europe

 
Commercial Executive Director, Rainer Morgenstern
Same Deutz Fahr has introduced a new Commercial Direction for Europe, with each European area of responsibility becoming part of a new structure.

Read more



NEW CHAIRMAN FOR BIGGA
Officially named at AGM

 
L-R: BIGGA's Past Chairman Tony Smith and new Chairman, Chris Sealey
Chris Sealey, Course Manager at Chippenham Golf Club, was officially named new BIGGA Chairman at the Association’s AGM.

Read more



JOHN DEERE LEAD UK TRACTOR SALES
Figures released for 2012

 
John Deere led UK tractor sales in the figures which have just been released for 2012
The AEA has released an analysis of UK tractor registrations for the most recent year legally available, 2012, showing company breakdown for the major brands.

Read more



GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR ON . .
Schiller Grounds Care products

 
Ground Control, Lisburn, Co.Down
Ground Control in Lisburn, Co.Down have been appointed main agents for Schiller Grounds Care products.

Read more



RESEARCH REVEALS HIGH SKILL LEVEL DEMANDS
In Scottish land-based industries

 
Scotland's land-based industry employers are demanded higher skill levels
The latest findings from Lantra indicate a rise in employer demand for more advanced technical and commercial skills.

Read more



NEW GARDEN SHOW FOR SHEFFIELD
Garden Up takes place in June

 
Garden Up will take place in Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Sheffield  will host a two-day horticulture show at the Botanical Gardens on June 7 and 8.

Read more



STIHL SEARCHING FOR CHAMPS
Come test your axe and chainsaw skills

 
GB Team Captain Spike Milton at the World Championships in 2013
Taster days for Stihl Timbersports are happening at Harper Adams University, near Newport in Shropshire on March 22nd and 23rd.

Read more
Newsletter Marketing Powered by Newsweaver