Claydon has appointed Gebruder Peiffer GmbH & Co. KG as the sole importer for its range of drills and stubble management equipment in Germany and The Netherlands.
Erik Peiffer (right), General Manager, Gebruder Peiffer GmbH & Co. K, with Peiffer salesman Sebastian Ständer in front of a Claydon Hybrid trailed drill
A long-established company based in Grevenbroich, close to Cologne and Dusseldorf, it became the first Claydon distributor in Germany during April 2016 and initially handled sales in the Rhineland, Muensterland and Westfalen regions.
Claydon has been selling direct to farmers in Germany since 2011, when it first exhibited at Agritechnica. The appointment was the first step for both companies in developing the market for Claydon’s range in Germany. Today, more than 70 Claydon machines are operating successfully in the country.
As sole importer, Gebruder Peiffer will be responsible for appointing a network of professional, forward-thinking dealers with a proven track record and enthusiasm for the concept to handle sales and servicing of Claydon products throughout Germany.
“This is a major step for these two well respected, family-owned companies,” Jacob Darby, Export Manager for Claydon, states.
“Strip seeding is still in its infancy in these countries but we believe its popularity will increase rapidly. The new distribution arrangement will provide farmers with access to the full range of Claydon products together with first-class service support through committed, local dealers. Gebruder Peiffer will work with the existing Claydon team in Germany, Markus Lang and Markus Vogler, who look after aftersales, service and spares.”
Gebruder Peiffer GmbH & Co. KG was founded by brothers Erich and Richard Peiffer in 1932 and is now managed by Erik Peiffer, the third generation to be involved in a business. The company will stock the entire Claydon range and its dealer network will offer a range of demonstration machines which are most relevant to their region.