Manitou UK has announced new dealer appointments as part of its constant review of the dealer network.

Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd

L-R: Peter Smyth, Sales Director Manitou UK; Gavin Pell, Sales Director Chandlers; Glyn Wallace, Area Sales Manager Manitou UK

Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd is a well-established Massey Fergusson and Fendt dealer. The company will take on the Manitou Agricultural product range at its Belton, Horncastle, Spilsby, Holbeach and Barnack branches to serve customers throughout Lincolnshire. The Lutterworth and Shefford branches will not take Manitou at this time.

Manitou UK managing director, Mark Ormond, stated, “Manitou is delighted to announce the appointment of Chandlers Farm Equipment. This highly professional dealership is well placed to service the needs of our customer base in and around Lincolnshire. The Manitou brand will nicely complement the Fendt and Massey Fergusson brands already promoted by the dealer”.

Rod Gaskin Ltd

L-R: Peter Smyth, Sales Director Manitou UK; Tom Gaskin; Paul Roberts, Area Sales Manager Manitou UK; Rod Gaskin

Rod Gaskin Ltd is a family business based in Hampshire. Rod, his son Tom, and their team are well respected for the personal service they provide to their local customers.
Manitou UK isay they are pleased to appoint Rod Gaskin to supply its agricultural product range from the Alton head office. The Sussex depot does not take the franchise at this time.

A T Best area extended

L-R: Richard Rose, A T Best; Neil Johnston, Area Sales Manager Manitou UK

A T Best was founded in 1997 with the sole purpose of supplying and supporting Manitou products in the west of Scotland. Since that time, the family-owned business has proven itself as one of Manitou’s most successful UK dealerships. The company sells and supports the entire range of Manitou agricultural, construction, industrial, access, and compact machines from its Airdrie base.

As from first January 2019, A T Best has extended its Manitou trading area to cover the Lothian and South Edinburgh area. The company has acquired a site, on the Macmerry Industrial Estate in East Lothian, which is currently being refurbished before being opened to customers.

Powerlift Materials Handling Ltd

L-R: Colin D-Arcy-Burt, Area Sales Manager Manitou UK; Steve Routledge, Powerlift Materials Handling

Manitou's range also includes industrial warehouse forklifts. Many Manitou agricultural and construction dealers promote the industrial range, but the company say they are keen to establish specialist Industrial forklift dealers in key strategic locations.

Powerlift Materials Handling are an Independent supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment covering the North West of England and North Wales. Their team of experienced industrial forklift specialists can offer sales advice, on-site service, and RTITB accredited training courses.

Manitou say they are very pleased to appoint the company to sell and support the industrial product range in and around the Manchester area.