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19, July 2013
Peter Rochford's farewell; Honda reveal Mean Mower; Billy Goat to Hentons; Merlo appoint; Glee changes
IN THIS ISSUE
TRADE SAYS FAREWELL TO PETER ROCHFORD
HONDA'S 'MEAN MOWER' REVEALED
HENTON & CHATTELL TAKE ON BILLY GOAT
MERLO UK APPOINT KEN HAMILTON
GLEE TO MAKE CHANGES NEXT YEAR
JOHN TAYLOR JOINS STM
GOOD YEAR FOR ARGO TRACTORS
BIGGA GREENKEEPERS AT THE OPEN
DEERE DEALERS IN ONLINE HARVEST
AND FINALLY . . .
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Summer 2013
published July 2013

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
WHERE WORLDS COLLIDE
Business, family and community all fall into place

 
Chris Biddle
Sometimes we all get wrapped up in business, when priorities outside define the man  . . .

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The Service Dealer website is now suitable for viewing on mobile and tablets . . .


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BLADES DINNER AT SALTEX
Hans Peter Stihl to be guest of honour and speaker.

 
Blades Industry Dinner 2013
An informal dinner for the grasscare and outdoor power equipment industry will be held on the first night of SALTEX 2013.

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2013 HERITAGE AWARDS
Final short-list announced next week

 
After scores of nominations, we will be ready to announce the short-list for the 2013 Heritage Awards next Friday 26 July - then it's YOUR turn to vote!

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NEWS
TRADE SAYS FAREWELL TO PETER ROCHFORD
Emotional send off for leading industry figure

 
Peter Rochford
They came from far and wide to say farewell to Peter Rochford yesterday.

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HONDA'S 'MEAN MOWER' REVEALED
Fire Spitting, 1000cc, 109HP lawn tractor!

 
Honda's Mean Mower
Video teases mower capable of reaching an estimated 130mph and 0-60 in just four seconds.

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HENTON & CHATTELL TAKE ON BILLY GOAT
Sole UK distribution rights

 
Billy Goat - Exclusively from Henton & Chattell
Henton & Chattell is about to move into the long grass with a range of powerful commercial cutting and clean-up equipment from Bily Goat.

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MERLO UK APPOINT KEN HAMILTON
As their new Country Manager

 
Simon Howell (left) and Ken Hamilton.
Simon Howell also joins the company as part of their second major phase of investment to strengthen and expand operations in the UK and Ireland.

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GLEE TO MAKE CHANGES NEXT YEAR
Migrating halls at the NEC

 
Glee
Organisers announce that 2014 will mark the start of a new chapter for the exhibition.

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JOHN TAYLOR JOINS STM
Covering the North and North-East

 
John Taylor
Simon Tullet Machinery expands sales force.

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GOOD YEAR FOR ARGO TRACTORS
Continued to improve profitability

 
ARGO Group - Valerio Morra - President
Despite challenging market conditions and the trauma of an earthquake in 2012, Argo continued to improve its profitability.

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BIGGA GREENKEEPERS AT THE OPEN
Committed band of volunteers

 
The 2012 Open team
Team are currently playing a critical role away from the spotlight.

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DEERE DEALERS IN ONLINE HARVEST
New video campaign

 
Deere Tour 2013
Combines to star in company's 'Let's meet in the field' initiative.

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AND FINALLY . . .
JCB release funny video to promote sheep dog trials

 
JCB's promotional video for the International Sheep Dog trails
Sheepish is how four top collie dogs are made to feel as the wool is pulled over their eyes in a promotional video for the JCB Agriculture-sponsored International Sheep Dog Trials this September.

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COUNTDOWN TO SALTEX (3-5 SEPT)
HOST OF NEW RANSOMES JACOBSEN PRODUCTS
Including the Spider Mini II

 
Spider Mini II
Ransomes Jacobsen returns to Saltex this year with a host of new products for both the municipal and golf sectors.

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