Service Dealer Newsletter - Kubota to acquire Great Plains; Tractor registrations down; Robomow add dealer; new wheel loader concepts launched; Kramp proud of results

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

RAISING AWARENESS
Spreading the message to buyers
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Whether it's robot mowers, or in my case a new laptop, if consumers aren't aware of the benefits of new technology, they won't get their cash out.

NEWS

KUBOTA TO ACQUIRE GREAT PLAINS
Drilling & cultivation equipment manufacturer
by Martin Rickatson

The purchase will include all five Great Plains divisions with multiple facilities in Kansas and the Sleaford, Lincs, manufacturing plant.

TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS DOWN
Figures for April 2016

Tractor registrations were down in April

Registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50 hp) in the UK were down 20.7% year-on-year in the month of April.

ROBOMOW ADDS TO DEALER NETWORK
Godfreys to stock range

Sevenoaks-based dealers Godfreys to offer Robomow across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Middlesex, Berkshire and South London via its outlets in Hailsham, Sevenoaks and Wokingham.

WHEEL LOADER CONCEPTS LAUNCHED
By Blaney Motor Company

Two new wheel loader concepts were launched this week at the Balmoral Show.

KRAMP GROUP PROUD OF RESULTS
2015 turnover up by almost 5% to €699m

In recent years, Kramp Groep has made major investments in offices and warehouses, like in the Polish city of Konin

Kramp Group's operating profit (EBITDA) increased by almost 20% to nearly €81 million.

FGM CLAYMORE DEMO DAYS
Announced for September

FGM Claymore will hold 3 Demo Days across the UK this September.

BIGGEST WORKING DEMO OF NEW GENERATION MCCORMICKS
At Welsh Grassland Event

North and mid-Wales dealers HJR Agri and PGF Agri are working with Lely to present a range of tractor and implement combinations.

MOTO-ELECTRICAL TAKE ON XTREME EQUIPMENT
PTO Clutches for Lawn and Garden Equipment

Xtreme Equipment, whom specialize in PTO Clutches for Lawn and Garden Equipment, now come under the stable of Moto-Electrical.

COBRA PLAQUES AVAILABLE
For dealers to display

Martin and Joshua Longland (father and son) from Mowers & More in Berkshire

Branded plaques available to boost brand's presence in dealerships.

JIM GREEN
A View from the Edge

Jim Green muses on lawnmower ads, fast cars, a new diet and George Clooney's birthday present.