A comment we received from a dealer reader to last week's survey summed up the idea that it's often the quality of manufacturer support that determines whether a franchise succeeds.

In our WEB ONLY story, dealership says the breadth of the range and customer-focused approach made them a natural fit for their business.

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

New man moves into the business from competitor TVH, where he was its UK managing director.

The one-day event combined presentations with live demonstrations, covering topics including battery-powered equipment, robotic mowing, commercial battery systems, operator safety and current legislation.

One of the key themes throughout the festival was the importance of scarification as part of a proactive lawn maintenance programme.

Organisers say the brand-new feature is designed to take visitors on a journey through the history of grounds management.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced College Lecturer in Land-based Service Engineering or an experienced Land-based Service Engineering / technician or an individual with related engineering machinery interests.

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