Steve Gibbs
DON'T PROMISE WHAT CAN'T BE DELIVERED
Dealers' concerns over manufacturer advertising campaigns
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

In our conference call with a selection of dealers this week, we heard that considering the on-going supply issues, some manufacturer advertising campaigns are not helping dealers manage customer expectations.

 

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NEWS
HUNT COMPLETE SMARTS PURCHASE
& announce that Smarts will be Kramer dealers

In our WEB ONLY story this week, the appointment follows decision by JCB to terminate the dealer agreement held by Smarts following the purchase of the company.

 

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Smarts are now Kramer dealers
FREE ADVICE FOR MAKING A SALE
Ideas for improving sales techniques

In the final chapter of our free Service Dealer Toolkit we look at creating the right experience in-store for making a sale, as well as the best way to train up new recruits.

 

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Dealer Digital Toolkit
VANMAC TAKE ON PROGRESSIVE MOWERS
New home in the UK

Vanmac Ltd have announced this week they have been appointed as full-line distributors of the Progressive range of trailed and mounted rotary mowers and are establishing a dealer network.

 

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Progressive tri-deck TDR-X contour mower
STIHL LAUNCH MINUTES MOWED CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY
Alongside dealer Sims

From today (19th March 2021) the challenge is on in support of Greenfingers, a charity that supports children who spend time in hospices by creating inspiring gardens for them to benefit from.

 

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STIHL is launching its Minutes Mowed challenge in support of Greenfingers
HUSQVARNA GROUP JOIN CLIMATE LEADERSHIP COALITION
Sustainability aims

Manufacturer says the move is part of its ambition to lead the industry in the shift to a low-carbon, resource-smart economy.

 

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Husqvarna have joined the CLC
KRAMP PARTNER WITH KERBL
On Rutland products

Kramp UK have announced that through a new partnership with the recently founded Kerbl UK, Rutland fencing products are now available on their webshop.

 

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Rutland
NO INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS FOR SDF
Company won't attend 2021 events

SDF has announced it will not participate in EIMA and Agritechnica in 2021, saying " . . protecting people's health and safety is, now more than ever, of crucial importance."

 

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SDF
LISTER WILDER ADD VICON PRODUCTS
At Reading and Cirencester depots

It has been announced that Lister Wilder will supply the Vicon range of products from their Reading and Cirencester depots.

 

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OPICO APPOINT
New assistant marketing manager

Katherine Bliss joins the company with a strong agricultural background and understanding of the farming climate.

 

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Katherine Bliss
SALTEX ORGANISERS SAY THEY ARE 'READY TO GO'
Show's 75th anniversary in November

GMA CEO Geoff Webb says, "We are very excited about the outlook for the show in November."

 

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SALTEX
JOBS
 
Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd
ERNEST DOE & SONS LTD
Professional Groundcare Sales Manager

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd have a vacancy at their Benington branch, based near Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

 

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FR Jones & Son
FR JONES & SONS
Qualified Land-Based Engineer

As a land-based engineer, you will join our busy service team in servicing and repairing a variety of 2-stroke, 4-stroke, electric and battery garden machinery.

 

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We are pleased to launch yet another new product from the Webb brand for 2021 with an all new 19” self propelled premium aluminium deck lawnmower.

 

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Cobra 80V range
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With the new 80V Lawnmower range from Cobra

The new 80V cordless range of lawnmowers from Cobra packs double the punch, with twin 40V Lithium-ion batteries delivering 80 volts of pure cutting power. 

 

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ITP COYOTE®
NEW FROM TYRE-LINE & ITP
The new COYOTE® ATV / UTV Tyre

Being Official UK Importers and Distributors of Aftermarket specialist brand ITP (a sister company to Carlisle), Tyre-Line have access to one of the world’s leading Aftermarket speciality range of ATV/UTV tyre ranges made, with many unique fitments and patterns produced to suit all forms of machines.

 

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