The decision to move LAMMA to the NEC will divide opinion and has logic, but now the exhibitors need to be on-side.
‘Let’s put the show on right here’ was the rallying call by Charlton Heston in the excellent 1952 film, The Greatest Show on Earth after circus trains (based on Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circuses) crashed spectacularly losing the Big Top and all the lighting equipment.
For some reason, I’ve always associated that phrase with the pioneers of the LAMMA show. Although Smithfield and the Royal Show were still going strong, the members of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (LAMMA) decided in late 80s that they would go it alone and stage their own show for the county’s farmers. Much in the spirit of local independence - for Catalonia read Lincolnshire.
From modest beginnings, the show grew year on year. Exhibitors were attracted by the fact that they could pitch up with kit and minimal stand building costs. The demise of Smithfield in 2004 and the Royal Show in 2009, resulted in LAMMA becoming the main UK machinery show. Never mind, that it was held in January and outdoors – crowds flocked to the Newark showground. For manufacturers it became the essential spring-board for the coming season.
After being run by a dedicated, but essentially volunteer team, the success of LAMMA finally outgrew their management and organisational resources. The show was acquired by Briefing Media (publishers of Farmers Guardian) in 2012, who decided that it had outgrown Newark, with the result that LAMMA was moved to the East of England Showground in Peterborough in 2014.
Although the facilities were a step-up with more hard surfaces and facilities, the cynics said that all it really did was to move the often horrendous traffic queues, 50 miles down the A1 from Newark. The show had also changed in concept as the major manufacturers spent thousands on building elaborate pavilions to display their products. It had become an indoor show, outdoors, for many of the big players.
Now, another move, prompted it is believed by the East of England Showground giving notice to Briefing Media to quit the site. Possibly this was because some of the showground was allocated for redevelopment, or complaints about traffic or that the show had outgrown the site. The reason is unclear.
A number of alternate sites were considered, including inevitably Stoneleigh, but NEC it is. Briefing Media say that two essential elements of LAMMA will be retained, a January date and free entry to visitors who surely will need to be counted and profiled through registration. For years, visitor number to LAMMA have been a 'guess-timate', largely based on the number of cars in the car park. That is totally unacceptable for a show with over 900 exhibitors attracting around 40,000 visitors.
The decision will divide opinion. There is little doubt that for access, accommodation, facilities and much more, the NEC is the UK’s ‘go-to’ exhibition space. But cost, particularly, for smaller exhibitors will be a concern. Smithfield was eventually sunk through rising exhibitor costs and access difficulties (oh, and the fact that a swimming pool lay under the Earls Court floor, and there were visions of a combine taking a dive!).
The major European ag machinery shows, Agritechnica in Hanover and SIMA in Paris are essentially indoor events in purpose built show halls, and so there is a logic to the move. But we’ve seen what happens when exhibitors desert an event. It happened with GLEE and spectacularly with GAFA Cologne as far as the turf machinery sector is concerned. But the SALTEX move to the NEC from a charming Thameside venue in an often sunny September, has been a success as far as you can see - although many are still nostalgic for the open-air, down-to-earth shows of yesteryear.
It is of some surprise (or perhaps not) that AEA (the machinery manufacturers representative body) were not consulted ahead of the decision to move to the NEC, nor were they given any details of the new show concept. AEA has had aspirations in the past about staging its own show, which probably was a concern to Briefing Media.
So LAMMA organisers will have a delicate and sensitive path to tread ahead of the 2019 NEC show. Otherwise we could see splinter groups taking matters into their own hands in a reprise of the actions of the founding fathers of LAMMA - and with the cry ‘Let’s put the show on right here!’
Service Dealer editor Steve Gibbs has been away this week
'The Challenge of Change: Embracing & Adapting To A Changing Market'
Make sure you don't miss out on what is set to be the dealer event of the year bybooking your place now.
The outline of this year’s Conference has been announced – and it promises to be a fascinating and educational day with more expert speakers that ever before.
A popular addition to the format last year, which shall return in Novemeber, are the Breakout Sessions offered to delegates. These allow you to become more deeply involved in subjects that are close to you and your business - getting invloved in the debate in a smaller group.
The organisers of LAMMA have announced that the farm equipment show will move from its present Peterborough site to Birmingham's NEC in 2019.
Briefing Media, organisers of the LAMMA show have announced that the UK’s largest agricultural machinery show will move to the NEC from January 2019.
Commenting on the move to the NEC, Elisabeth Mork-Eidem, Group Head of Events at Briefing Media, said: “We are excited by the opportunities that this new venue creates for the LAMMA show. LAMMA has a deserved reputation as the meeting place for the entire industry at a time of the year when key buying decisions are made. The move to the NEC will provide an entirely indoor environment, bringing it up to the professional standards that are expected of a market-leading event.”
She added: “The NEC is the UK’s leading exhibition venue and provides unparalleled scale, facilities and transport links, and we are looking forward to working with the NEC to ensure that LAMMA grows and develops further to serve this important market.“LAMMA will retain its focus on farm machinery, equipment and services and will build on the reputation earned over more than 30 years.”
Kathryn James, Managing Director of NEC Group Conventions and Exhibitions said: “We are delighted to welcome LAMMA, along with their exhibitors and visitors, to the NEC. We understand the importance of the event to the agricultural sector, and are honoured to be working with them as they bring their popular event indoors to serve the growing needs of the industry.”
LAMMA will continue to be a free-to-attend event and will remain on its proven and successful January timeline.
LAMMA ’18 (17th-18th January), which will be the last event to be held at the East of England Showground in Peterborough, will be the largest LAMMA ever, with more than 900 exhibitors and an estimated 40,000 visitors from across the UK and abroad.
The first LAMMA show at the NEC will take place on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th January 2019.
MST Group has been awarded new franchise territory for Massey Ferguson in North Devon and Somerset and plan new depot.
MST Group has announced an expansion of its Massey Ferguson territory which sees it move into new franchise areas covering North Devon and most of Somerset.
MST already has two large depots, one in Lee Mills near Plymouth and one in Tiverton, and is the biggest Massey Ferguson dealer in Devon, meaning the addition of North Devon and Somerset to its network makes it the manufacturer's largest dealer in the South West and one of the biggest in the UK.
In addition to its coverage in south and mid Devon, MST now has responsibility for the area from North Devon up through Bridgwater and into North Somerset, and from Yeovil in South Somerset all the way to the Mendips near Bristol Airport.
To support the two new franchises MST is currently finalising plans to open a new depot facility in south Somerset, which should be ready by early 2018. Until then, Massey Ferguson customers in Somerset and North Devon will be supported by MST's mid Devon facility in Tiverton.
MST has been a Massey Ferguson dealer since the 1940s and is one of the longest-running agricultural machinery dealerships in the country, with a reputation built on providing excellent services delivered by skilled, knowledgeable staff.
Nigel Godefroy, Director at MST, said: "This positive news strengthens the whole of our business and provides us with the critical mass needed to succeed and enhances our ability to invest in our agricultural business and support existing and new customers alike."
Fellow director Simon Foster said “This is extremely positive news for our company and represents the largest structural change in our region for the supply of agricultural machinery for many years. MST's strong market share performance, alongside our depth and experience of management, meant we were able to demonstrate the company was well placed to take on additional territory."
As with the company's Devon-based depots the new facility will sell the full range of Massey Ferguson products as well as other complementary agricultural and ground care lines.
The project to open the new depot in Somerset and launch MST's stewardship of the Massey Ferguson franchise in the county will be managed by Matt Hellyer, MST's After Sales Director, and Mark Lyes, the company's Agricultural Sales Manager, who will build the new team and set up the physical infrastructure within the new depot.
The move has inevitably impacted on neighbouring dealer Compass Tractors who currently represent MF in North Devon and Cornwall. It is believed that Compass are now in a notice period for MF and will now focus on Fendt along with their other franchises in the future.
Nigel Godefroy and fellow director Simon Foster acquired Medland, Sanders and Twose, along with Parkins Industrial Supplies (MST Group) in July 2012 through their business investment group Longhouse. It was the first acquisition for Plymouth-based Longhouse who have since acquired a roofing company in the South West.
Caroline Drummond, a key speaker at the Service Dealer Conference, has been recognised with the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture award at the 2017 British Farming Awards.
The British Farming Awards held last week in Birmingham was headlined by a presentation for the Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture award, given to Caroline Drummond MBE.
The leader of Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) received rapturous applause from the audience for her achievements and influence on British agriculture, which has spanned 36 years. As Chief Executive, Caroline has made farming in the UK more environmentally responsible for the future by combining modern farming with conservation and engaging with the public out on the farm. She has held numerous positions on farming-related councils and plays a central role in changing the face of Britain’s farming policy. She was awarded an MBE for her services to agriculture in 2009.
Caroline, who is married to a dairy farmer and lives in Cornwall, said: “I am extremely humbled, proud and excited to be receiving this award for Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture.
“But it is really LEAF and all our farmers, staff, board and supporters that this award is for, so it is to them I salute and give recognition to for all their great work and achievements.
“I am indeed flattered as this is such a prestigious award, I am very lucky my role at LEAF allows me to have made so many friends across the industry and I take great pride in the values we stand for.
The partnership will see the business take on Can-Am’s utility and recreational all terrain (ATV) and side-by-side vehicle (SSV) ranges as part of its ongoing investment in its product portfolio, enabling the dealership to offer a wider variety of vehicles to consumers in the region.
The agreement will enable Turney to expand the sales opportunities by providing users with access to a wide range of vehicles that are suitable for use in a variety of industries, terrains and recreational pursuits.
Jeremy Turney, general manager Turney Group, said, “We have seen Can-Am at several shows we have attended and have heard some very good reports from people we work with about them. The brand has a lot of potential and we believe it can be an asset to our business in the short, medium and long term because we know what these vehicles are capable of doing and how they can potentially assist our customers.”
Paul Wood, BRP commercial and network development manager UK & Ireland, says, “We are always looking to add experienced companies to our dealership network, so to be able to bring Turney Group into the Can-Am family is a real coup. Having Jeremy and his team onboard will allow us to increase awareness of the Can-Am brand to users both regionally and locally by highlighting to users the benefits of what tough, versatile, economical and comfortable workhorse vehicles can offer them.”
Manufacturer will showcase the new range and brand identity on Stand C080 as well as showing a selection of Kawasaki powered professional handheld machinery.
Weibang have announced they will attend Saltex next week with a dedicated stand showcasing the complete 2018 range of commercial machinery.
The manufacturer will showcase the new range and brand identity on Stand C080 as well as showing a selection of Kawasaki powered professional handheld machinery.
The brand has undergone a new identity, highlighting key features on the range of commercial rear roller and 4 wheeled lawnmowers with a new modern appearance.
Mark Rochford, Marketing Director for the brand in the UK said, “Our new brand identity is now in full circulation and the response has been fantastic from dealers and end users. Our commercial products have seen huge growth in 2017, with feedback from commercial users on how productive, well built, and high performance the products are.
“We will have the full range on display including our bestselling shaft drive models which have proved very popular with professionals due to their exceptional performance and value.”
As well as the complete range of lawnmowers, Weibang will showcase other products including scarifiers, aerators, stump grinders, and the brands new professional leaf and litter vacuum.
Stewart Anderson, Managing Director for the brand in the UK said, “2017 has been a pivotal year for Weibang. Sales worldwide have reached record levels and feedback from our customers has been phenomenal. Saltex is a very important show as it gives us the chance to meet the people who use the product and gain direct feedback. We look forward to seeing as many professional users as we can at the show.”
SALTEX organisers have agreed to present an Innovation Award for the first time at this year's show which kicks off on Wednesday next week.
SALTEX 2017 organisers have decided to hold, for the very first time, an Innovation Award – and visitors will get the chance to see every entry at the show when it opens on Wednesday next week.
The entries are diverse and from across the turfcare sector. They include three entries from Campey Turf Care Systems, the Genny Wren, the Imants Topdrain 1000 and the newly re-designed Koro FTM c/w Universe Rotor.
Also in the list are the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 and ahead of its production date, M Lloyd Engineering Ltd has entered the Rotastar star excavator mounted screening bucket. Green technology appears to be a familiar theme at this year’s show, Demon International has entered the LPG Engine whilst lithium battery technology on the updated 2017 Infinicut from MTD Specialty is up for consideration. The brand new BAX1500 from EGO Power+ removes the weight of the battery for cordless hand held equipment while the new Pellenc ULB1500 battery powers a host of grounds maintenance tools.
The latest in grass cutting technology represented by two entries at the show: the new Etesia Hydro 80 MKHP4 E-Connect and the Grillo FD900, a completely new out-front commercial mower with hi tip grass collector.
Other entries include the MAQA line marking machine from Fleet Line Markers; Pitchmark’s Hybrid, Rigby Taylor’s 'Intelligent One.' – and in the Outdoor Demonstrations area at SALTEX 2017 Groundwater Dynamics’ EGRP (Energy Passive Groundwater Recharge Pump) Also look out for GroundsCare Products’ Turf Teq powered Edger/Trencher, and the ZipLevel, a revolutionary survey product that can work around corners and behind trees and bushes.
Last but certainly not least is the Gator SpeedLoad from Oregon (Blount UK Ltd), a new trimmer and brushcutter head.
A panel of expert judges will select the winning product and the winning company will be presented with their award on the first day of SALTEX.
If you are attending the show next week, be sure to pop along to Stand M030 and say hi to the Service Dealer team.
Husqvarna will be providing visitors to SALTEX with a glimpse into the future for commercial turfcare.
Husqvarna is showcasing a range of new products and innovations at SALTEX 2017 located at stand H040 in Hall 8.
The company says their battery series has a number of key benefits and SALTEX will give people the opportunity to learn about the series, including the new 536LiHE3 Battery Pole Hedge Trimmer.
The battery series has been specifically designed for commercial applications and with users in mind. Husqavrna say several innovative features are in place to improve productivity and save time and money. They describe the Li-ion 36V battery as long lasting, durable and IPX4 rated meaning it is weatherproof, allowing commercial users to work in all weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
A new development for 2018 is Husqvarna Connect. These new Bluetooth capable batteries allow users to view the battery charge state, estimated remaining run time and the latest session time. The new batteries will also send notifications and alerts when they are fully charged and ready and also when they’re outside their workable temperature range.
Husqvarna Fleet Services is a cloud-based service that gives landscapers and tree care companies an overview of machine fleet inventory, automated HAV records, service monitoring and location information. The system also monitors optional operator and machine usage style offering educational guidelines at the click of a button. Fleet Services also give the ability to audit a fleet to help guard against losses. With the new Bluetooth platform, data can be collected in real-time, giving professional landscapers superior situational awareness of their machine fleet. Husqvarna Fleet Services 2.0 will be available in early 2018 and continuous updates that bring additional functionality will be released throughout 2018.
Husqvarna is also introducing two robotic mowers; Automower 520 and Automower 550 - developed specially for green space managers and landscaping companies. The aim is to improve lawn quality and sustainability, while reducing costs and freeing up time for professional landscapers to concentrate on other tasks.
Automower 500-series takes all the benefits of Husqvarna robotic lawnmowers with added features, specially designed for professional usage. The company says it is confident these products will provide professionals with an effective solution to lawn care after holding a number of successful trials throughout 2017 at parks in Edinburgh and London, as well as Worcestershire Golf Club, Newcastle Airport, The Eden Project, Cornwall and Cragside National Trust.
Husqvarna will be on hand to talk about its vision for the future of commercial lawn maintenance Husqvarna Solea at SALTEX. Watch video below:
The award was presented at the Hustler Dealer and International Distributors presentation during GIE+Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.
L-R: Robert Page, Southern Machinery; Peter Whurr, Excel Industries; Kenneth and Philip Tutty Southern Machinery
Appointed in 2006 to distribute Hustler Turf Equipment throughout the UK and Ireland, Southern Machinery say they have worked hard to develop the dealer network and the brand. Annual sales have increased year on year and this year the company has achieved No 1 status in Europe for total sales in 2017.
Philip Tutty of Southern Machiney Ltd said, "Excel Industries Inc continue to develop one of the most innovative and comprehensive ranges of Zero Turn Lawnmowers and their attention to the UK and Ireland Market has enabled Southern Machinery Ltd to provide products which are specifically suited towards the needs of users in the British Isles."
Southern Machinery Ltd will be exhibiting at Saltex next week on stand A060 and say that new dealer inquiries are always welcome.
KUHN Farm Machinery has appointted a new parts and Amenity Pro specialist and a new demonstration driver.
KUHN Farm Machinery has bolstered its UK sales and support team with the appointment of a new parts and Amenity Pro specialist and a new demonstration driver.
Neil Crichton has joined as the company’s parts and Amenity Pro specialist for Scotland and the North of England, taking responsibility for the promotion, supply and delivery of genuine parts and the sales and technical support of KUHN’s Amenity Pro range of amenity, horticultural and landscape maintenance equipment.
Neil is an experienced agricultural and ground care machinery specialist with a background in sales, servicing and parts supply. He joins from R&L Miller Ltd of Dalry where he was parts manager for the company’s agriculture, construction, landscaping and engineering plant hire business.
Edward Jones has been appointed as demonstrator driver for the UK. Based at the company’s Telford headquarters, Edward will support KUHN’s extensive dealer network through the delivery and demonstration of machines from the ploughing, tillage, seeding, fertilising, spraying, landscape maintenance, hay and silage making, baling and wrapping and bedding and feeding ranges.
Edward has a broad range of experience within the agricultural sector having previously worked throughout the UK, New Zealand and the USA in a range of roles varying from farm contracting to haulage and machinery maintenance.
Cobra Garden are the new sponsor of Microlise Cresswell Racing who comptere in the British Superbike Championship.
Cobra Garden is to be the new sponsor of Microlise Cresswell Racing, The Nottingham based racing team will now be riding alongside the Cobra logo which takes pride of place on the rear of the teams’ bikes
Microlise Cresswell Racing was formed in 2012 by triple British champion, John Cresswell, who wanted to use his long history and success in racing to set up an academy to help young riders to compete at a premier level. Discussing the sponsorship, John commented: “Our team has a very professional approach to racing, this not only helps the young rider’s progress within a stable environment but also gives them an understanding of how team structures work. We feel this professional approach will ensure we are good ambassadors for Cobra”.
Microlise Cresswell race in the British Superbike Championship which is broadcast on Eurosport in 54 countries giving the Cobra name great global exposure.
Anglo American Oil Company Ltd are looking for a sales person to be responsible for sales within northern England and Scotland.
Are you a service minded and enthusiastic individual? Do you want to work with relationship building sales? Do you enjoy travelling and spending time with people, making business and building relationships with your clients? Then this could be a job for you!
Anglo American Oil Company ltd (AAOC) are the UK distributors for Swedish produced Aspen Alkylate petrol – A low emission petrol alternative designed for small engine machinery. The Aspen brand is the market leading alkylate petrol in the countries throughout Europe which it is sold in. Aspen is currently sold within a dealer network of around 350 shops around the UK. AAOC is a family owned business employing a total of 16 people in which the Aspen side of the business is rapidly growing. For more information please visit www.aspenfuel.co.uk
As a sales person for Aspen fuels, you will be responsible for sales within northern England and Scotland. Your key clients will be garden machinery dealers, hire shops and other suitable outlets. You will develop a business relationship with each shop and their employees. As a sales person, you will be responsible for the complete sales process including developing new business with new shops, training shop staff about the technical aspects of the product and how to market it to their customers. You will also be responsible for maintaining/entertaining current dealers, working closely with them to develop their Aspen business further and educating them about new products or campaigns in their area.
You will also be working with end users of the product such as councils, tree surgeons, landscapers and golf clubs. Educating them about the benefits of Aspen fuels before pointing them to their nearest suitable dealer.
Being situated in your area is a bonus so that you can easily get to your customers. Ideally based near Sheffield/Leeds, Up to 100 overnight stays in hotels are to be expected so that you can be out in the field 4 days per week. Bi-weekly or monthly meetings will be held at company HQ in Poole, Dorset. A company vehicle will be provided and a driving licence is a must.
As a suitable candidate you should be focused on achieving goals and be driven by new challenges. You should have good planning skills when it comes to structuring your working week and visiting/booking meetings with your clients and are happy to work with your car as your office as it is out visiting customers that you enjoy the most.
We are searching for a person with a basic technical understanding of simple engines as found on garden machinery, a strong drive for success, business sense and social skills to be able to work with people from within each sector of the industry. Previous experience within sales is a must and experience in working with technical products or within the garden machinery industry is a strong bonus.
As a person the ideal candidate should be a fit and healthy non-smoker who enjoys spending time meeting and working with new and repeat customers.
Please note that we do not employ smokers due to the fact that the products that you will demonstrate are flammable.
Qualifications: Higher education is a bonus but as a minimum we would require the candidate to have the following GCSE’s or higher equivalent.
Maths: C or above
English: C or above
Science: C or above
The candidate will need to show a basic competence in office based computing software.
Starting salary in the region of £25-30k depending on experience + commission based bonus.
To apply, please send your CV to axel@aaoil.co.uk the address below.
Anglo American Oil Company Ltd 58 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT Telephone: 01929 551557 (ext 2), Fax: 01929 551567, Email: aspen@aaoil.co.uk, Web: www.aspenfuel.co.uk
It’s that time of year again folks and we’re not making a premature reference to the seasonal festivities... Preparations are well under way for this years’ Service Dealer Conference and Awards.
It’s that time of year again folks and we’re not making a premature reference to the seasonal festivities... Preparations are well under way for this years’ Service Dealer Conference and Awards.
The dealer event of the year will take place at the Oxford Belfry Hotel in Thame, Oxfordshire on Thursday 16th November 2017. Unique in its format and following, the Service Dealer Conference is a one-day exhibition event followed by an evening of revelry to celebrate this years’ awards winners. ‘The Challenge of Change: Embracing & Adapting to a changing market’ is the theme for this years’ conference, with exhibitors and industry keynote speakers addressing dealer delegates to discuss and debate current trends and topics affecting their industries.
Grizzly Tools staff will be on hand throughout the conference to meet, greet and chat with dealers about everything from Grizzly’s current product range to what dealers can expect from a relationship with their esteemed brand. Grizzly will also be present for the awards evening, offering both current and potential future dealers an opportunity to network and share ideas with them.
We urge you to join us along with Grizzly Tools for a day and night of industry specific discussion as well an opportunity to celebrate another great year in the ground care and machinery market. Take the opportunity to sample Grizzly’s brilliant range for yourself, get your hands on their exceptional quality products and discuss their effective marketing offer by becoming a Grizzly dealer: get Grizzly and we’ll see you there!
Grizzly Tools manufacture quality power tools for every gardener; sold across Europe for over 15 years, the brand is well established and trusted by tradesmen and humble home gardeners alike. If you’d like to speak to Grizzly Tools about their range of products, please give Shnayde a call on 0845 683 2670.
uni-power have recently been appointed a UK Distributor for Hatz Engines.
To complement our other Official Dealerships, we are very proud to announce the addition of Hatz Engines, which are used in a wide range of machinery across many industries.
We are a specialist Engine, Transmission & Parts supply company to the Trade & Original Equipment Manufacturers. A stock order of the more popular parts is on the way to us in the next few weeks, although please contact us now with your immediate requirements.
As well as supply of the complete range of Hatz Air/Water Cooled Diesel Engines & Parts, we also offer full service & warranty back-up support via our Service Division.” Universal Engine Power Ltd (T/A uni-power)
At this year’s Saltex the latest Classen aerator joins the Little Wonder line-up and Mantis tillers and BunkerMaster under the Schiller umbrella, to offer groundsmen and greenkeepers a formidable array of equipment.
Classen machines have built a solid reputation, living up to their durable slogan: Built to Use, Designed to Last.
At this year’s Saltex the latest Classen aerator joins the Little Wonder line-up and Mantis tillers and BunkerMaster under the Schiller umbrella, to offer groundsmen and greenkeepers a formidable array of equipment.
Classen TA18 Aerator
The Classen TA18 Aerator features a steerable tine bank and combined with its compact, streamlined design it is easy to manoeuvre around trees, shrubs and other obstacles whilst aerating at speeds up to 4.2mph/6.7kmh At only 214lbs/97kg the TA18 is one of the lightest aerators of its type available and that makes for easy lifting and transportation. The new Classen’s TA18 aerator has CE marking in compliance with EU health and safety requirements. The Classen aerator is joined on the Saltex stand by the rest of the Classen range including the Sod Cutter, Rake and Overseeder, together with the Mantis BunkerMaster.
Little Wonder products have an unrivalled reputation for performance and durability and the Little Wonder ProVac SP leads the way, collecting litter and debris after events, around amenity areas, theme parks, sports venues, gardens, campuses, holiday parks, residential and industrial areas are typical places you’ll find the Little Wonder at work. It features a heavy-duty 280 litre top loading bag and as it’s self-propelled it moves faster through the work for greater productivity with less operator fatigue.
The Little Wonder Hydro BRC-26 Brushcutter cuts a lot more than you would imagine. It slices through stubborn long grass as well as taking down the roughest brush, bramble and tall, tough weeds. Self-Propelled and effortless, the Little Wonder is rugged and built for a tough life yet it’s also smooth with the hydrostatic drive making it easy to operate and less fatiguing for the user. That translates to higher productivity and with a forward speed of up to 4.2mph/6.7kmh and 1.7mph/2.7kmh in reverse you can quickly cut through the work.
“The Classen, Little Wonder and Mantis ranges offers the turf professional, groundsman and greenkeepers the complete year-round maintenance system,” says Schiller’s Commercial Director, David Goose, “and they are backed by our commitment to our dealers and continued innovation to meet customer needs. We’re confident in the quality and durability and provide comprehensive warranties to support this.”
Come and see us on Stand No. K040 at Saltex. Schiller Grounds Care UK 0800 840 0888
For black and white ranges of ride-on’s, walk behind machines, lithium-ion battery cordless lawnmowers, electric garden products and all handhelds including chainsaws, brushcutters etc.
Lawn-King Trenchex are pleased to announce their appointment as executive distributor for the ALPINA black and white ranges of ride-on’s, walk behind machines, lithium-ion battery cordless lawnmowers, electric garden products and all handhelds including chainsaws, brushcutters etc.
Trenchex have had a 30 + year association with Castel Garden, GGP and now Stiga Ltd and these ranges will complement their long-standing Castel Garden branded ride-ons and walk behinds which have been available over that period.
Contact the Sales Team at Trenchex with any questions or to discuss your requirements;
For a free demonstration contact Evopos on Tel: 01202 795900
For a free demonstration contact Evopos on Tel: 01202 795900
Evopos UK Ltd are the producer of the Dealer management software which service dealers are taking a serious look at. This all-in-one solution with friendly and effective telephone support may be worth checking out, if you are a new service dealer or are currently unsatisfied with your current system.
The latest version includes quick and easy point of sale software, comprehensive stock control, workshop organiser, hire contract module, accounting package and state of the art automated SMS and email marketing, all of these features are available in specifically designed dealer packages.
"What makes Evopos streets ahead of its competitors?" asks Denis Bullen (MD). "Evopos is perfect for the Service Industry; everything about the customer is tracked, sales of parts, whole goods and all vital contact information."
Denis Bullen, Evopos md
Denis continues, "The workshop module is of particular interest to most service dealers. Evopos will fulfil the main three requirements that make any busy workshop successful.
1. Easy to use; this minimises mistakes making sure correct time is billed for and all the information is correct.
2. Maximises sales and repeat custom using the excellent time management and service reminder tools built into Evopos.
3. Helps to provide the very best customer service; by providing engineers and salesman with all the necessary information to make the job or the sale as easy for the customer as it as easy for you.
"As far as I can see the workshop process is fairly straight forward
Step one: Book the job in, providing the customer with details regarding the job.
Step two: Book parts and labour to the job.(Evopos will automatically remind the customer to drop the machine off and when the job is finished, let the customer know when to pick it up via an SMS text or email alert.)
Set three: Produce a professional looking invoice for when the customer picks up their machine.
"A comprehensive history is retained within the Evopos system. For example for each machine you can see who has previously owned it and what work it has had done to it.
"Evopos offers a very competitive pricing structure, where costs are kept to a minimum. A standard dealer package can cost as little as £75.00 per month, there are no hidden extras. If you are concerned about losing your old customer database, this shouldn't be a problem. The helpful support team can convert most databases into workable Evopos data at no extra charge.
"Evopos is a low cost way to help make your business more controllable and profitable. It's a total business management solution."
Whether you are a new start-up or run an existing business, why not contact Evopos and arrange a no obligation free demo and see what Evopos can do for your business.
Contact them direct on telephone: 01202 795900 or register online at Evopos.com and they will call you.
The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.
The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.
SALTEX 2017 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 1-2 November, and has already attracted over 250 exhibitors - a number that’s set to grow further in the weeks leading up to the event. Confirmed to return are a number of leading brand names spanning the whole turf management industry including manufacturers and suppliers of world-class products and services for the maintenance of pitches, grounds, landscaping, parks and estates.
SALTEX will also once again boast unique show features such as:
Learning LIVE - an all-encompassing free-to-attend education programme offering grounds and open space practitioners across all disciplines, volunteer as well as professional, the chance to increase their CPD points.
Outdoor demonstrations - providing an opportunity to see a number of products in action directly outside the SALTEX halls 6, 7 and 8.
The SALTEX College Cup - a national student-led sports-turf challenge sponsored by Ransomes.
Pathology & Soil Science LIVE - allowing visitors to look in detail at the symptoms of some common turfgrass fungal disease problems.
The Young Groundsmen’s Conference, sponsored by Rigby Taylor and Top Green - an ideal opportunity for young people looking to advance their career in the groundscare industry
Ask the Expert – free pitchcare advice from the IOG’s team of regional pitch advisors based on the IOG Hub
The IOG Industry Awards - the UK’s biggest celebration in groundsmanship held on the evening of the first day (1 November) at the National Motorcycle Museum.
NEW for 2017! The Job Clinic – the chance to receive one-to-one advice from industry expert Frank Newberry on how to progress your career, write a compelling CV and perform well in an interview situation.
Located in the centre of the UK, whether you are travelling from overseas or within the UK, the NEC is incredibly easy to get to by car, rail or air.
SALTEX 2017 is free to attend. To register your attendance and beat the queues visit www.iogsaltex.com
The following companies are kindly sponsoring the 2017 Service Dealer Conference & Awards which takes place at the Oxford Belfry Hotel on Thursday November 16th
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR: Kramp PLANTINUM SPONSOR: STIHL GB
The following organisations have confirmed their sponsorship of the 2017 Service Dealer Conference and Awards. We’d like to welcome them on board and thank them for their support and input.
Neil Crichton has joined as the company’s parts and Amenity Pro specialist for Scotland and the North of England, taking responsibility for the promotion, supply and delivery of genuine parts and the sales and technical support of KUHN’s Amenity Pro range of amenity, horticultural and landscape maintenance equipment.
Edward Jones has been appointed as demonstrator driver for the UK. Based at the company’s Telford headquarters, Edward will support KUHN’s extensive dealer network through the delivery and demonstration of machines from the ploughing, tillage, seeding, fertilising, spraying, landscape maintenance, hay and silage making, baling and wrapping and bedding and feeding ranges.
