Steve Gibbs
MARGIN CALL
Have you put your prices up yet?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

In discussion with representatives of the supply side of the industry yesterday, we heard views on pricing levels for this year - plus digital vs face-to-face trading and the value of industry events.

 

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NEWS
EGO AND AS-MOTOR TEAM UP
Collaboration sees new pro battery range

In this week's WEB ONLY story it has been announced that high grass specialist AS-Motor and the cordless specialist Ego have worked together to launch a cross-brand and cross-manufacturer battery platform range for the professional sector.

 

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AS 63 Electric All-Mower
"YOU CANNOT PREACH ONE THING - AND DO ANOTHER"
Specialist dealers must stay true to their business model says South Wales dealer

Howell and Emyr Jenkins discuss the role of a specialist dealer and the success of a recent TV commercial.

 

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Jenkins Garden Machinery
CEREALS SAY THEY WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED
Despite changes to roadmap

The organisers of the Cereals Event say it will still comply with local and national legislative measures.

 

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Cereals
BIGGA HAVE 'FRESH CONFIDENCE' FOR EVENT
Following updated lockdown timetable

BIGGA have released a statement saying they are pleased that the new date for restriction easing allows for the staging of their inaugural Festival of Turf.

 

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Festival Of Turf
CTM CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Milestone for Stockport dealer

Toro dealer Cheshire Turf Machinery, based in Stockport near Manchester, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. 

 

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Steve Halley, managing director at Cheshire Turf Machinery, centre, with Peter McGreevy, sales director, left, and Mark Woodward, service director
STIHL & DEALER RAISE FUNDS FOR GREENFINGERS
Minutes Mowed Challenge

The charity contest saw the manufacturer go head-to-head with dealer Sims Garden Machinery to see who could clock up the most minutes’ mowing over 10 weeks. 

 

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Team STIHL included Jack Wallington, garden writer for the Daily Telegraph
ATCO DONATE TO NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
Two new machines

As part of their centenary celebrations, ATCO has donated two mowers to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to help maintain the 150-acre site.

 

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The handover of the mowers
KUBOTA & MASSEY FERGUSON AMONGST RHASS AWARD WINNERS
2021 Technical Innovation honours

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has announced their 2021 winners, with one Gold, six Silver and five Certificates of Commendations being awarded.

 

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Kubota won a Silver award
POTTINGER OPEN FOURTH PLANT
And immediately commence ground-breaking on next stage

The fourth Pöttinger production plant was officially opened on 11 June 2021 in St. Georgen near Grieskirchen, Austria.

 

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Ground breaking on the next stage took place at the opening
BOB CLEMENTS TO PRESENT NEW MASTERCLASS FOR DEALERS
At this year's GIE+EXPO

The masterclass walk dealers through key strategies that will help move their dealerships to the next level along with how to implement them, based on each dealer’s unique circumstances.

 

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Bob Clements presenting at GIE+EXPO 2019
JOBS
 
AL-KO
AL-KO
Area Sales Manager - Northern England UK

The role requires a strong communicator with the drive and selling ability to create a strong dealer network that meets and exceeds the requirements of the retail customer.

 

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Honda
HONDA
Parts Advisor – Honda Motor Europe Logistics UK Parts Contact Centre

Located within Honda Motor Europe Logistics’ Swindon office you will be working within a small Parts Contact Centre Team who are responsible for providing customer support to all of Honda’s Franchised Dealers within the UK.

 

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GIE+EXPO – LOUISVILLE, USA
The international landscape, outdoor living and equipment show

GIE+EXPO returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center, between the 20-22nd October 2021, offering new features including a 4,000sqft hands-on Drone Zone and a UTV Test Track.

 

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Are You Listed On Garden Trader?
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Service Dealer May / June 2021
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