Service Dealer Newsletter - NFU say remain; Keenan in receivership; Standen parts manager retires; Strautmann service role

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
When it comes to cordless machinery says Dr Nikolas Stihl
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Head of Stihl says dealers will simply have to deal with the changes coming from the influx of battery products - but they will find more customers coming through their doors.

NEWS

NFU: 'REMAIN IS BEST OPTION'
However, farmers body will not campaign in referendum

After consulting members, the NFU has said "evidence suggests farmers interests best served by continuing EU membership."

KEENAN IN RECEIVERSHIP
Ongoing talks to protect 222 jobs

Irish farm machinery maker Keenan is placed in receivership but receivers positive about ongoing talks

STANDEN PARTS MANAGER RETIRES
Celebrating 50 years service

Brian Setchell has enjoyed 50 years' continuous employment with Standen Engineering this month and is now looking forward to retirement.

STRAUTMANN SERVICE ROLE
Opico appoint David Mein as Service Manager

Opico, UK distributors of Struatmann have appointed David Mein as Service Manager.

POLARIS LAUNCH PROMOTION
On new Sportsman 450 HO ATV

Polaris are offering a special offer price of £4,500 (£4,275 for Farmers Union members), for what is a full-size capability quad at an entry level price.

LELY'S PHIL BOWEN RETIRES
Parts manager replaced by Michael Hampton

Long serving parts manager retires after 35 years with Lely.

CARDIFF BLUES STICK WITH DEALER
Long association with Kubota equipment

Matthew Jones (left) with Chris Hopkins (right) at the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park

Guinness PRO12 side, Cardiff Blues, have taken delivery of a STW40 tractor through Newport-based Ted Hopkins Machinery, whom they've a had a 50 year relationship with.

SCOTGRASS TO FEATURE NEW DEERES
Machines on demo at show

John Deere's new top-of-the-range 845hp 8800i self-propelled forage harvester with HarvestLab constituent sensing will feature at ScotGrass 2016 in May.

HONDA HEAD TO THE COUNTRY
Appearing at The Game Fair 2016

Honda have confirmed their attendance at the Ragley Hall event which takes place 29-31 July.

JIM GREEN
A View from the Edge

Service Dealer's Jim Green reflect on news that you may have missed . . .