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03, July 2015
Stihl Inc President to retire; Rochfords' challenge; farm machinery demand drops; Deere and Wright to end alliance
IN THIS ISSUE
STIHL INC PRESIDENT TO RETIRE
ROCHFORDS RISE TO THE CHALLENGE THIS WEEKEND
WORLDWIDE DROP IN DEMAND FOR FARM MACHINERY
JOHN DEERE & WRIGHT MANUFACTURING TO END ALLIANCE
CLAAS AND KRAMER
NEW GGP TERRITORY MANAGER
TFM GROUP EXPANDS JD COVERAGE
BOMFORD TURNER REVEAL NEW LIVERY & LOGO
PM BACKS KUBOTA'S RURAL CRIME FIGHTING WEAPON
STIHL CHARGE UP HAMPTON
COBRA LAUNCH MULCH & MOW
FIRST REAR ROLLER FOR ETESIA
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REMEMBERING THE TUNIS VICTIMS

 
Today, we join the nation in remembering those who lost their life in Tunis, most of whom were enjoying a highly anticipated beach holiday.

RIP




VIVE LA DIFFERENCE
Tie-in promotions are under-used by dealers

 
Chris Biddle
Two weeks of TV coverage of finely manicured turf, what's not to like  . . !

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NEWS
STIHL INC PRESIDENT TO RETIRE
Fred Whyte to step down

 
Fred Whyte
Bjoern Fischer, presently STIHL Inc. vice president of finance, will succeed Fred Whyte in U.S-based post at start of new year.

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ROCHFORDS RISE TO THE CHALLENGE THIS WEEKEND
They thank all their supporters

 
Some of the Rochfords team
With just over 24 Hours until the Rochford Garden Machinery team start the Three Peaks challenge, they have so far raised just over £10,000 for Bowel Cancer UK.

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WORLDWIDE DROP IN DEMAND FOR FARM MACHINERY
German trade body says boom is over

 
Farm machinery demand has dropped
Worldwide production of tractors and farm machinery forecast to drop by 10% in 2015.

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JOHN DEERE & WRIGHT MANUFACTURING TO END ALLIANCE
Wont extend beyond May 2016

 
John Deere QuikTrak - a result of the alliance
John Deere in the U.S and Wright Manufacturing have announced that they wont extend their current commercial mower design and manufacturing arrangement.

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CLAAS AND KRAMER
Ending telehandler manufacturing agreement

 
Claas Scorpion
Claas and Kramer are to end their manufacturing partnership in 2018.

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NEW GGP TERRITORY MANAGER
For Midlands and East Anglia

 
Jack Brown
Jack Brown comes onboard following the recent promotion of Gary Whitney to National Sales Manager.

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TFM GROUP EXPANDS JD COVERAGE
In north west Ireland

 
John Deere 5R Series
John Deere ag dealer Templetuohy Farm Machinery Ltd will now provide full sales, service and parts support to customers in the counties of Galway, Roscommon, Sligo and Mayo.

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BOMFORD TURNER REVEAL NEW LIVERY & LOGO
Seen first at Cereals

 
Bomford Turner at Cereals recently
Show saw the debut of a new company colour, new logo, and new hospitality unit.

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PM BACKS KUBOTA'S RURAL CRIME FIGHTING WEAPON
Thames Valley Police first to use RTVX900

 
Thames Valley Police's new Kubota RTVX900
David Cameron has supported his constituency's police force in their use of a Kubtoa utility vehicle to help tackle rural crime.

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STIHL CHARGE UP HAMPTON
Cordless range on show this week

 
STIHL ASA 85 cordless pruning shears
Stihl has been showing off a range of new cordless power tools at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show this week, which runs until Sunday (5th July 2015).


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COBRA LAUNCH MULCH & MOW
Latest addition to range

 
Cobra MM51B
The latest launch from Cobra is the 20” MM51B mulching petrol mower.

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FIRST REAR ROLLER FOR ETESIA
Kit available for cut and collect rotaries

 
Etesia's new rear roller
The first Etesia models available with the new rear roller kit is the range of 41cm cutting width Duocut machines.

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