Hamblys Ltd., based in Launceston, Cornwall, has been appointed as the new authorised Bobcat dealer for the counties of Cornwall and Devon in South West England with immediate effect. 

The dealership will also take over responsibility as the authorised Bobcat dealer for the West Somerset area from 1st July 2024.

John Christofides, regional sales director for Bobcat EMEA, said: “Hamblys is a very professional business with an excellent reputation in the South West. We are looking forward to working closely with them to increase the growth of the Bobcat brand in this area in every sector from our traditional markets in construction, rental and agriculture to the newer markets such as ground maintenance equipment.” 

Steve Barrett, managing director of Hamblys, said, “We are very pleased to have been awarded the Bobcat franchise and to begin the next phase of our growth into the construction industry. We have recruited Lee Blewett as our Bobcat franchise manager, who will lead our ‘non-agricultural’ business development. He joins us with an excellent background in construction, and will be bringing extensive experience and knowledge to the new role to best serve our construction customers.”

As well as the head office in Launceston, Hamblys has another branch in Cornwall in Redruth, two further two branches in Devon at Honiton and Torrington and a fifth branch in Somerset at Bishops Lydeard. To support the Bobcat range of machines and attachments, the dealership offers a full selection of genuine accessories and parts - as well as offering an on-site service network.