RECRUITMENT WOES Are you struggling? by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs
With being unable to find the right technicians cited as a contributing factor to a dealership closing, what can be done to improve the recruitment situation for the network?
This week's WEB ONLY story is following 39 years of trading at Walford Cross Garage, dealers Bigwoods Agri Ltd finally closed their doors last Friday, 18th June 2021.
Husqvarna have officially launched a new robot mower that they say can independently mow an area the equivalent of up to eight football pitches day or night.
CNH Industrial announced this week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital stock of Raven Industries, Inc, a US-based precision agriculture technology company.
BOOST MOWING POWER With the ‘Award Winning’ 80V Lawnmower range from Cobra
The new 80V cordless range of lawnmowers from Cobra packs double the punch, with twin 40V Lithium-ion batteries delivering 80 volts of pure cutting power.
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