Major partnership for dealer; New role for James Buchanan; Expansion into pro machinery

FEELING THE HEAT?
How hot is too hot?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

With the national discourse growing around legal maximum workplace temperatures, could hotter summers become a genuine operational issue for dealers?

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SURVEY

EXTENDED: RECRUITMENT 2026 SURVEY
What's the current situation?

Due to several requests we've received from dealers who were unable to complete last week's survey over the Bank Holiday weekend we are re-running the short survey today, asking our dealer readers for their thoughts on what it's currently like searching for staff for the dealership?

Will we print the results and a selection of your comments in the upcoming issue of Service Dealer magazine. Thanks for your help.

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NEWS

MAJOR NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR MASONS KINGS
Exclusive regional dealership

In our WEB ONLY story dealership says the move is a "fantastic milestone for the business" and allows them to strengthen the support and solutions they provide to their farming community.

Read more on Service Dealer's website

NEW INDUSTRY ROLE FOR JAMES BUCHANAN
Regional account director for UK and Ireland

In his new role, well-known industry figure James says he will focus on driving growth across the agricultural, construction, and heavy machinery dealership sectors.

PLANT HIRE & CONSTRUCTION

FIRST FLEXIBUY CUSTOMER
Lands new mini excavator

A North London contractor has become the first customer to buy a mini excavator using a new finance solution.

NEWS

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS MANAGER APPOINTED
Joins the Kress team

New appointee says he will work closely with both dealers and end users, particularly within the golf and sports sectors.

MANUFACTURER EXPANDS INTO COMMERCIAL MACHINERY
First zero-turn and stand-on mowers

Company says the development represents a key step for the brand, taking the expertise gained over decades in the garden machinery industry and applying it to a new customer base.

AMAZONE ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP
With agri-tech company

Manufacturer has announced a strategic partnership with Czech business aimed at making smart farming technology simpler and more practical for farmers.

Amazone have announced a new partnership

DEALERSHIP RAISES OVER £10K
For North West Air Ambulance

The fundraising campaign brought together colleagues across the business who took part in a range of activities.

Members of the team present North West Air Ambulance with a cheque for £10,856

SPONSORED PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS

AL-KO Gardentech is proud to announce the launch of its new entry level EASY tractor range

NEW AL-KO & SOLO BY AL-KO EASY GARDEN TRACTOR RANGE
Delivering Quality German Engineering at an Entry-Level Price

AL-KO Gardentech is proud to announce the launch of its new entry level EASY tractor range, complimenting the trusted high-performance COMFORT and PREMIUM ranges to offer a tailored solution for every customer, at every price point.

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Servicing Dealer Industry First, Profit Second
Gardentrader continues to reinvest all revenues

The latest independent research showed that on average, each Garden Trader dealer will be sent 114 new customers (or people with a buying intention walking through your door) per year. This works out at 83p for each new customer. A subscription rate designed to be all inclusive delivering unrivalled online results.

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