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07, October 2016
Scottish dealers join up; LTA scheme changes; FGM dealer demo days; STIHL congratulated by German PM
IN THIS ISSUE
SCOTTISH DEALERS FORM NEW COMPANY
CHANGES TO LTA SCHEME
FGM REVEAL NEW PRODUCT LINE-UP
GERMAN PM CONGRATULATES STIHL
COLOUR CHANGE FOR FENDT
RAVENHILL HOSTING OPEN DAYS
GLEE REBOOKING BREAKS RECORDS
28 NEW CLAAS APPRENTICES
KAWASAKI ENGINES GET SOCIAL
TRACTOR RUN RAISES FUNDS FOR ROYAL WELSH IMPROVEMENTS
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RISE AND RISE OF THE ROBOTS
Husqvarna aim to increase commercial use
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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At Husqvarna's second Silent City conference in Stockholm this week, the manufacturer unveiled ambitious plans to increase robotic mowing use in commercial applications.

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SCOTTISH DEALERS FORM NEW COMPANY
Hamilton Ross Group and G Reekie Group Ltd come together

 
The newly formed Reekie Ltd
AGCO dealers form Reekie Ltd, under the Hamilton Ross Group banner, following The G Reekie Group ceasing to trade.

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CHANGES TO LTA SCHEME
Improvements to reduce administration and encourage registration

 
Cross industry training body, LE-TEC, has made significant changes to the Landbased Technicians Accreditation (LTA) scheme

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FGM REVEAL NEW PRODUCT LINE-UP
At regional Dealer Demo Days

 
FGM Claymore Dealer Demo Day
A series of Dealer Demo days were held in September by the FGM Claymore team starting in Bristol, followed by Essex and ending at Wakefield.

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GERMAN PM CONGRATULATES STIHL
On their 90th birthday

 
Prime Minister Kretschmann speaking at STIHL 90th birthday event
The Prime Minister of the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, congratulated STIHL on the company’s 90th birthday at a gala evening in Stuttgart last week.

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COLOUR CHANGE FOR FENDT
Now in 'Nature Green'

 
Fendt's new Nature Green colour
The entire Fendt full-line product range is now available in new Nature Green which the company says 'radiates more warmth, naturalness and depth'.

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RAVENHILL HOSTING OPEN DAYS
Opportunity to view new Kuhn machinery

 
KUHN’s latest minimum tillage seed drill, the ESPRO 6000 R will be on show
Machinery days being held in Scotland this month will give visitors the chance to see Kuhn's latest equipment.

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GLEE REBOOKING BREAKS RECORDS
Positive response to this year's show

 
Webb mowers on the Handy stand at this year's Glee
More than 550 exhibitors showcased their latest ranges at the NEC this September.

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28 NEW CLAAS APPRENTICES
Start their training

 
The 16 new students starting their apprenticeship at Reaseheath College

Induction Days have been held at Reaseheath College and SRUC Barony for the latest group of apprentices to join the CLAAS Agricultural Technician Apprenticeship scheme.

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KAWASAKI ENGINES GET SOCIAL
Extends presence across platforms

 
Kawasaki Engines Europe Facebook
Kawasaki Engines Europe has taken a further step to boost its online presence with the launch of Kawasaki Engines EU on Facebook.

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TRACTOR RUN RAISES FUNDS FOR ROYAL WELSH IMPROVEMENTS
Organised by 2017 show’s Lady Ambassador

 
Georgina Cornock-Evans
Georgina Cornock-Evans of dealers Arwel’s Agri Services organised a fund-raising classic tractor drive through the Welsh countryside recently.

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