Steve Gibbs
BRIGGS STARTS A NEW CHAPTER (11)
The iconic brand to continue
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

If matters had gone badly for the company this week and Briggs & Stratton had disappeared, the impact would have been felt across the industry.

 

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BRIGGS & STRATTON FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION
Assets agreed to be acquired by KPS Capital Partners

This week's WEB ONLY story is century-old small engine maker Briggs & Stratton, one the industry's most iconic brands, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday 20th July 2020.

 

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THEME FOR SERVICE DEALER 2020 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED
Smart Working

The Conference which takes place on November 19th 2020, will focus on how technology and communication tools can help us work more efficiently and ultimately more profitably.

 

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Service Dealer owner Duncan Murray-Clarke presenting at the 2019 Conference
JOHN DEERE ADD NORTHERN SCOTLAND TO NETHERTON TERRITORY
Replacing HRN Tractors again

Following last month’s announcement, a further expansion of Netherton Tractors John Deere territory is now being planned - with HRN once again being replaced.

 

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An aerial view of the Netherton Tractors outlet at Forfar in Angus
AEA HOPEFUL TILLAGE LIVE TO GO AHEAD
September 23rd at Down Ampney

Speaking on the latest episode of the Inside Agri-Turf podcast, AEA CEO Ruth Bailey, says she believes Tillage Live could be the industry's first post-lockdown event to take place.

 

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Tillage Live
HONDA'S MARTIN SANDERS TO RETIRE
Spent 14 years in Power Products and ATV as well as in roles at AEA

It has been announced that after over 26 years with Honda Motor Europe, that Martin Sanders will retire on 30 September 2020.

 

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Martin Sanders
SHARROCKS PARTNER WITH SPEARHEAD
New distribution deal

F. R. Sharrock Limited, will take responsibility for the distribution of Spearhead's Amenity range of products in the North and Midlands of the UK.

 

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L-R: Simon Gurney, area sales manager, Spearhead Machinery with Steve Hanlon, sales director Sharrocks
CLAYDON APPOINT SEALE AGRI
New dealer for central Southern England

Claydon Drills has further expanded its UK distribution network by appointing a dealer in Hampshire to handle the full range of Opti-Till products.

 

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Seale Agri Limited has been appointed by Claydon Driils
TORO & REESINK COMBINE TO OFFER "INDUSTRY FIRST" FINANCE DEALS
Two new schemes launched

Two companies have combined to offer a ‘buy now pay later’ at zero percent interest finance option and also a lease hire option, both of which include lengthy payment holidays.

 

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Toro and Reesink have launched two new financial schemes launched
LOCKDOWN SPARKS HIRE SURGE
For rental company

Black Cat Plant Hire have expanded their Bobcat fleet with the purchase of new machines from local dealer AMS Bobcat to cope with demand generated during lockdown.

 

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Jack Lycett of Black Cat Plant Hire with one of the new Bobcat E10z mini-excavators
SUZUKI LAUNCH 'TRADE UP' CAMPAIGN
Intended to support dealer network

Suzuki is inviting customers to trade in their existing ATV to qualify for 10% off the RRP net price of a new KingQuad 500X.

 

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