UNCERTAINTY REIGNS
How can dealers react?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

With all the uncertainty in the market, how are dealers feeling about the upcoming Easter weekend, which is traditionally a real kick-start to the season for many?

 

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Steve Gibbs
NEWS
DEALERSHIP EXPANDS AFTER PURCHASE
Neighbouring dealer bought

In our WEB ONLY story the buyer is currently working to ensure it is business as usual for all customers and staff, as the new site is integrated into its portfolio of existing premises.

 

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Douglas Montgomery
IBCOS CONFIRMED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of Service Dealer Conference & Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that the latest company who are supporting our event dedicated to the dealer network is Ibcos.

 

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JCB COMPLETES IRISH AG DEALER RESTRUCTURE
With another new appointment

JCB has completed a restructure of its distribution of agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of a fifth new dealer.

 

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John Joe Cummins and Tim Weatherhead
AGAINST THE ODDS
And the clock!

Jason Nettle, director of Winchester Garden Machinery, describes how he got on with his latest daunting challenge, the Southampton ABP Marathon.

 

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Jason Nettle
ETESIA ADD TO NETWORK FOLLOWING DEALER RETIREMENT
Two more take on range

One new dealer says when the opportunity arose to take on the dealership after the previous dealer retired, it was a natural fit for themselves.

 

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Etesia have added two new dealers
KRAMP ANNOUNCE PLANS TO EXPAND SPARE PARTS BUSINESS
Into new sectors

Leadership say they have set their sights replicating the success they have built up in the agricultural sector, into new markets of interest to specialist dealers.

 

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Kramp
COMMERCIAL FIELD SALES MANAGER APPOINTED
By dealership

Dealer says new man's mission is to drive local sales and build strong relationships with large contractors, councils, schools, universities, and other commercial enterprises.

 

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Darren Beynon and Mark Smith
LOWEST MARCH TRACTOR SALES SINCE 2016
Year to date down too

According to figures released by the AEA the total for registrations of new agricultural tractors in the UK during March was down by nearly a quarter on 2024's figures.

 

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Low March tractor registrations
ANOTHER DEALER JOINS MERLO'S NETWORK
Family-owned business

Dealership says their goal has always been to provide the best solutions for their customers.

 

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L-R: Neil Murdoch,Shaun Groom, Ashleigh Young, Steven Young and Gavin Smith,
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