Steve Gibbs
ARE U.S DEALER CHALLENGES HEADING OUR WAY?
Lessons from across the Atlantic
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

 

A conversation with Kentucky dealer Jason Huber reveals shifting manufacturer relationships, rising pressures and new opportunities - but how familiar does it sound to UK and Ireland dealers?

 

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NEWS
 
L-R: Simon Carrington, Janet Carrington, Alex Scott, Adrian Lovegrove.
T H WHITE ACQUIRES DEALER'S BUSINESS ASSETS
Expanding presence into new territories

In our WEB ONLY story dealer says the move to T H White gives them full confidence that their workforce remains secure and customer relationships maintained.

 

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EGO UK are a sponsor of the Service Dealer Conference 2026
CRAMER CONFIRMED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of the 2026 Service Dealer Conference & Awards

Service Dealer can confirm today that the next sponsor of December's event is Cramer - who also continue our special video series.

 

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Much better tractor registrations in March
TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS "MUCH BETTER" IN MARCH
According to new figures from the AEA

Data shows that March 2026 was slightly above the average for the time of year over the previous five years.

 

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Merlo name new Service Partners
MERLO NAME TWO NEW SERVICE PARTNERS
Strengthening aftersales support

Manufacturer says this development complements the appointment of Ernest Doe & Sons as an official dealer at the beginning of February.

 

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Brighton & Hove Albion FC
PRO DEALER PARTNERS TO LIGHT UP BRIGHTON
LED light rigs at Premier League venue

Dealership has partnered with Dutch company to install and maintain a state-of-the-art grow-light system.

 

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Kazuyuki Yamashita
CHANGE OF MD
For Suzuki GB

Current MD will be retiring from the company and returning to Japan towards the end of May. 

 

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Emily and Mark Watson with Karl Ridsdale
DEALERSHIP BECOMES FULL-LINE FOR KUHN
Strengthens coverage

Dealer says taking on brand opens a range of products that they haven’t been able to offer customers before.

 

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Extreme Series
WEIBANG LAUNCHES THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMERCIAL ENGINES
Delivering More Power, More Performance, Longer Runtime and Lower Vibration

WEIBANG is proud to announce the launch of its new EXTREME range of professional lawnmowers, powered by the next generation XCV225 commercial engine.

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Cobra tractor range expands in 2026
COBRA TRACTOR RANGE EXPANDS IN 2026
Powerful performance, innovative features, and exceptional versatility

Whether you’re maintaining a compact lawn or tackling expansive terrain, the Cobra line-up offers a solution designed for efficiency, comfort, and precision.

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Servicing Dealer Industry First, Profit Second
Gardentrader continues to reinvest all revenues

 

The latest independent research showed that on average, each Garden Trader dealer will be sent 114 new customers (or people with a buying intention walking through your door) per year. This works out at 83p for each new customer. A subscription rate designed to be all inclusive delivering unrivalled online results.  

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FGM Claymore
ASM - CENTRAL / NORTH
FGM Claymore

We are seeking an experienced sales representative to join our Sales Team.

 

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