Steve Gibbs
WE'LL MEET AGAIN?
Will manufacturer demo days take place this autumn?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Thoughts turned to how manufacturers may conduct face-to-face interactions this autumn in our conference call with manufacturer and supplier representatives this week.

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MANUFACTURER DEMO DAYS AUTUMN 2020 SURVEY
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SME Digest Special Feature
DEALING WITH MORE PRACTICALITIES OF CORONAVIRUS
Such as taxes and Companies House
by Adam Bernstein, Service Dealer's SME Digest Editor

In the 9th of our special series, designed for you to download, print and keep, Service Dealer's SME Digest editor, Adam Bernstein says that in the current climate there are practicalities which dealers shouldn't lose sight of.

 

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NEWS
TANAKA CEASE PRODUCTION
UK distributor FGM Claymore announce Maruyama replacement

This week's WEB ONLY story is Koki Holdings, the producer of Tanaka products, have ceased production of all engine driven outdoor power equipment with immediate effect - with distributor FGM Claymore announcing a switch to Maruyama in the UK.

 

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FGM Claymore md Paul Buttery and daughter Rachel with the Maruyama export team at their factory just outside Tokyo during a visit earlier this year
STIGA'S 2020 DEALER CONFERENCE POSTPONED
Until next year

Stiga UK announced this week that they have taken the decision not to run their popular event which was scheduled to take place in September.

 

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Attendees at last year's Stiga UK conference
SHARP FALL IN APRIL TRACTOR SALES
Lowest figures since 2000

According to figures released by the AEA, the number of machines registered in April 2020 was less than half that of a year earlier at 862 units.

 

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Tractor registrations for April 2020 were the lowest for 20 years
AWARD FOR CHRIS BIDDLE
Outstanding Contribution to Landbased industries

Chris Biddle has been announced as the recipient of the 2020 Institution of Agricultural Engineers Award for Outstanding Contribution to the landbased sector

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Chris Biddle
WINNING TEAM ASSEMBLE
For industry toolkit

Service Dealer is producing a toolkit which will be available to all dealers, designed to help overcome knowledge gaps in digital communications and sales techniques in these testing times.

 

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Service Dealer is producing a dealer toolkit
GARY TULLY JOINS STIGA
As sales and marketing manager

Gary Tully, head of trade sales & product development of Cyril Johnston's Gardencare has been appointed as the new sales and marketing director of Stiga UK.

 

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Gary Tully
CAMPEY BEGIN REINTRODUCTION TO WORK PLAN
Team returning over next few weeks

Campey Turf Care Systems say they will still strictly adhere to government social distancing guidelines.

 

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Machines waiting to leave Campey
BOBCAT INTRODUCE 'WORK NOW, PAY LATER' SCHEME
180 day schedule for first payment

Manufacturer says the scheme, which is available in all markets, is designed help support UK customers in these difficult times.

 

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The company describes the scheme as the most attractive finance product they have ever offered
AND FINALLY . . .
Vintage 1971 Greensmaster "cuts like a dream"

Found on eBay by the father of a Student Greenkeeper of the Year winner, mint condition Toro machine shines on bowling green.

 

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Dan Ashelby giving the Toro Greensmaster, which is thought to have been manufactured in 1971, a one-off outing on a bowling green
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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has confirmed that this annual event is very much going ahead with new safety measures and Service Dealer magazine is giving one lucky dealer plus their guest, the chance to visit GIE+EXPO, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment show in Lousiville, USA, in October 2020.

 

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