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28, November 2014
Countax Update; The Apprentice; tractor scam?; JD theft; David Hyde; AGCO apprentices; Balmers move
IN THIS ISSUE
COUNTAX: UPDATE
THE APPRENTICE CUTS IT
COMPACT TRACTOR SCAM?
DAVID HYDE
DEERE TRACTOR THEFT
DEALER APPRENTICES GRADUATE
IOG SELL-OUT
NEW LOOK BALMERS
DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR WILLCOCKS
OVERTON LAUNCH STAMA TRUCKS
DEALER AFTERSALES CONVENTION
HEALTH & SAFETY GROUP LAUNCHED
SCOTTISH SUCCESS FOR CAMPEYS
KELLANDS APPOINT
AND FINALLY . . .
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Chris Biddle
Apprentice instant sales team cuts it, Black Friday, sipping slowly at the Savoy and a swig for the New Year . .

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NEWS
COUNTAX: UPDATE
More details following departure of David Sturges

 
John Horn
John Horn to head up Ariens Europe as more details are announced following resignation of Countax md David Sturges.

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THE APPRENTICE CUTS IT
Sensible selling against the hot-tub discounters

 
The Apprentice
Wiltshire dealer lets The Apprentice candidates loose on his show stand - with good results.

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COMPACT TRACTOR SCAM?
Money transfered but then 'not available'

 
Kubotoa G26
A Glos dealer has reported a possible scam involving the 'purchase' of Kubota compact tractors.

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DAVID HYDE
1928-2014

 
David Hyde
Worked for Allen Power Equipment from its outset in 1973 until the early 90s.


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DEERE TRACTOR THEFT
Two units taken from Hampshire roadside dealership

 
JD 5100
Two, and nearly a third, Deere tractors were stolen from Hampshire dealership last week.

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DEALER APPRENTICES GRADUATE
From AGCO's scheme

 
AGCO Graduating Class 2014
The latest group of technicians to graduate from the Dealer Apprentice Scheme were celebrated at a special awards event held at Warwickshire College recently.

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IOG SELL-OUT
Packed house for next weeks IOG Conference

 
Stadium MK
The 2014 IOG Conference and Awards at Milton Keynes next week has proved a sell-out.

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NEW LOOK BALMERS
Major move completed

 
Balmers GM with equipment from STM
Balmers GM Ltd have recently completed a major move from their Trafalgar Street, Burnley premises to a large purpose-built complex in Dunnockshaw, Burnley.

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DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR WILLCOCKS
Anniversary and Polaris appointment

 
C.R. Wilclocks have become Polaris dealers
Dealers C.R.Willcocks, used their recent open day to celebrate both fifty years trading and their appointment as Polaris ATV and UTV dealers. 

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OVERTON LAUNCH STAMA TRUCKS
Vehicles powered by Lithium-Ion batteries

 
Left - Richard Overton (Sales Director), Seated - Stuart Rose (Sales Manager)
Utility trucks have been shown at road shows over the past six weeks to positive feedback from old and new customers.

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DEALER AFTERSALES CONVENTION
Takes place at New Holland

 
2014 Dealer Aftersales Convention
The Customer Centre at New Holland’s flagship tractor plant in Basildon played host to the brand’s dealers from across the UK and Republic of Ireland for the 2014 Dealer Aftersales Convention.

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HEALTH & SAFETY GROUP LAUNCHED
By Institution of Agricultural Engineers

 
IAgrE have launched a Health & Safety Group
IAgrE has signed up to support the industry’s Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) and is launching a specialist Health and Safety group.

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SCOTTISH SUCCESS FOR CAMPEYS
Demo tour well attended

 
Campey demo day at Castle Stuart, Inverness
The first demonstration tour held in Scotland by Campeys and distributor The Double A Trading Company has proved a success generating new interest in many products.

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KELLANDS APPOINT
New service manager

 
Alex Fastnedge
Alex Fastnedge takes up new role on January 1st and will lead the team that maintains range of Agribuggy sprayers and Multidrive self-propelled vehicles.

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AND FINALLY . . .
World mowing record set by Dixie Chopper employee

 
Eli Kean mowing for the record
In the U.S Dixie Chopper Marketing Manager, Eli Kean has set the Guinness World Record for 'Largest Area of Grass Mowed by a Single-Deck Ride-On Lawn Mower in 24 Hours'.

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