Steve Gibbs
LESSONS MUST BE LEARNED AFTER DEMISE OF F.R JONES
Was volume regarded over profit?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

There must now be significant questions raised over how one of the highest profile outdoor powered machinery dealerships in the UK was controlled, which led to it failing so spectacularly, mid-season.

 

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NEWS
F.R JONES IN ADMINISTRATION
Well known dealer ceases trading

In this week's WEB ONLY story, with F.R Jones one of the most well known names in the UK dealer sector ceasing trading and entering administration, Service Dealer hears from STIHL.

 

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F.R Jones. Pic from F.R Jones Twitter
REMEMBERING PETER ELLIOTT
Pioneering days in the 1990s
by Chris Biddle, Service Dealer founder

Peter Elliott, one of the most colourful characters from the garden machinery industry in the 1980/90s, died on 26 June 2023.

 

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Peter Elliott in his mower days
NEWS
YAMAHA RETURN AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of Service Dealer Conference & Awards

Service Dealer are pleased to announce that Yamaha will be returning to our event for the dealer network this November.

 

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Service Dealer Conference & Awards takes place 30th November 2023
GGM EXPANDS INTO AG SECTOR
Extends portfolio

Managing director, Chris Gibson, says dealership is in the process of increasing their sales, service and engineering teams to support new and existing customers.

 

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Chris, Hilary and Thomas Gibson of GGM
SERVICE DEALER'S MARTIN RICKATSON HONOURED
By the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists

Martin Rickatson, Service Dealer’s freelance agriculture editor, has had double cause for celebration in recent weeks - winning a prize in this year’s Power on the Farm awards and the publication of his new book.

 

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Martin Rickatson's new book
MAJOR MANUFACTURER SEEKS TO RECRUIT EX-FORCES
Launches new scheme

Members of the armed forces have been identified by the manufacturer as ideal candidates to bring their unique skill sets and experience to technician roles within UK and Ireland dealerships.

 

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Major manufacturer are looking to recruit ex-forces
TRACTOR SALES UP IN JUNE
Compared to a year ago

According to figures released by the AEA, sales of agricultural tractors were up but dipped below the five-year average.

 

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Tractor sales were up in June
STIGA ANNOUNCE RECORD PERFORMANCE
Sales higher than ever in 2022

Manufacturer says record sales are a result of continuously increased performance in all markets.

 

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STIGA have reported record results for 2022
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