Steve Gibbs
SERVICE, SYSTEMS & SUPPORTING DEALERS
Relationships remain key
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

A visit this week to AL-KO and Weibang's Wincanton home demonstrated how culture, systems and communication can be just as important to dealers as the products themselves.

 

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NEWS
 
Jamie Gardiner and Tom Brown
ACQUISTION COMPLETED
Of fellow dealership

In our WEB ONLY story, as part of the acquisition, three depots have joined the group with customers across the three sites continuing to be served by the same local teams.

 

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AriensCo are a sponsor of the Service Dealer Conference 2026
ARIENSCO ANNOUNCED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of the 2026 Service Dealer Conference & Awards

Service Dealer can today confirm the next sponsor of December's event is AriensCo - who also continue our special video series.

 

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PLANT HIRE & CONSTRUCTION
 
Ian Brydson, Kevin Fraser and Fergus Mitchell
TRIPLE EXPANSION FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT DEALER
Opening its seventh location

Opening is part of a triple expansion for business as it also becomes a licensed dealership for two other well-known plant hire machinery brands.

 

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NEWS
50 YEAR PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATED
Described as an 'enduring collaboration'

Built on mutual trust and aligned values, the parties say the relationship has grown into one of the most respected and longstanding distributor-manufacturer partnerships in the sector.

 

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Chris, Hilary, Thomas and Andrew Gibson
TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS REMAIN 'RELATIVELY HIGH'
During the month of April

According to data released by the AEA, after a strong peak in March, the number of agricultural tractors being registered in the UK remained relatively high into April.

 

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April tractor registrations remained 'relatively high'
PALLISERS OF HEREFORD ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Adds to product portfolio

Dealership says they have always been about providing customers with machinery that is built to last and backed by exceptional service.

 

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Pallisers of Hereford have taken on a new franchise
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See Your Dealership Clearly, Act Confidently

Designed specifically for dealership environments, Gold Analytics visualises complex operational data in clear, interactive dashboards that show how your business is performing right now - not just at month end. 

 

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STIHL TSA 350
STIHL LAUNCHES BATTERY-POWERED CUT-OFF MACHINE
For wide range of professional applications

The TSA 350, with 14”/350mm cutting wheel, is the latest addition to STIHL’s AP System range. 

 

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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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UK SALES MANAGER
Advanced Turf Technology (ATT)

Advanced Turf Technology (ATT) are currently looking for a driven, enthusiastic and professional National Sales Manager to join their UK team.

 

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