An online event that I took part in on Wednesday this week, brought it home to me just how long it is that we've been apart from peers and colleagues.

The last industry get together I attended was exactly a year ago now. Before everything came to halt, I visited an exhibition at the Business Design Centre in Islington called the Garden Press Event. For me as an editor, this is a great show. It's not open to the public or the wider trade, rather it's specifically geared towards the specialist gardening press.

Most visitors who would ordinarily come along to the day, write for the gardening pages of newspapers and magazines, or run their own websites, blogs or social media channels dedicated to horticulture. For me representing a trade journal read by dealers of outdoor powered machinery, it has been heartening over the past few editions of the show to see more and more brands familiar to our readers exhibiting. It means that your suppliers are wanting to promote themselves and the machinery that their specialist dealers sell, to journalists that write for outlets that will be read by your customers.

In the years that I have been attending, the show itself has grown in size and I'm confident in saying that March 2020 saw the greatest number of machinery brands yet take a stand. Here in March 2021 of course, the show was unable to take place physically. This week the organisers ran an online version, which fair play to them, was as slickly produced and professionally put together as one could have hoped - however, seemingly as a consequence of being virtual, there were fewer machinery manufacturers than last year taking part.

Throughout the day there were a series of live video presentations by exhibiting companies. Of interest to our sector was Craig Hoare of Hayter / Toro talking about the two brands' latest battery offerings and their sustainability credentials. A very appropriate message to be disseminating to the consumer press.

Hayter / Toro's Criag Hoare presenting at the virtual Garden Press Event this week

As well as this there were roundtable video discussion rooms available where the journalists could chat with representatives from the exhibitors. Each exhibitor also had their own page where they could leave press releases, videos and links to their various channels. 

As a virtual trade show experience, I can't see how the organisers could have done more. They created a virtual space that worked, as opposed to the alternative of simply leaving everyone without any Garden Press Event at all this year.

However ... it's just not the same. Nowhere near.

I personally find it so difficult to get into an online event. If I'm sat at my desk, I've inevitably got something else which I could be getting on with. I'll admit the fault could very well lie with me rather than the concept, but I do find it a slog to dedicate my concentration to a virtual exhibition. I can't get over the feeling that I could be finding all this information out at any time, by simply visiting the websites of the exhibiting companies.

If I've travelled to an actual show that's where my focus solely lies for a day or two - and most importantly, I'm having natural interactions with the representatives on the stands and fellow visitors I bump into on my way around. For me, recreating these elements is a real struggle on the internet.

Readers thoughts on 2021 shows

All of which brings us back to the discussions we've been having recently about trade shows in 2021.  

We posed a few questions to you our dealer readers a couple of weeks ago, regarding your feelings on the trade show scene this year. You can read the results and a selection of your opinions that clearly illustrate the differences in viewpoints, here.

Perhaps reflective of how wider society might feel as things begin opening up, there appears to be a genuine dichotomy between those who are keen to get on with activities and those with a nervousness about returning to mass interactions.

Indicative of this split, on the key question of if in-person events go ahead this year will you want to attend, whilst there wasn't a completely even spread across the three options, it was certainly close between yes, no and undecided!

Reading through your responses, I must reiterate just how much I do not envy show organisers this year! It is also a very tricky position that manufacturers find themselves in - facing the tough choice as to whether they commit to attending or choose to leave it another year?

From my own point of view, virtual events do their best and have provided something during these times when a physical show simply isn't permitted. But as we move along the government's roadmap and the legal prohibitions are lifted, I think online events directly replacing traditional shows will be found wanting.

But will enough punters be willing to turn up, or sufficient exhibitors commit their money, time and staff to any shows that do choose to open their real-life doors?

As I say, I certainly do not envy these decision makers.

This week we are looking at ways to create long-term relationships with your customers, in our free Dealer Toolkit. 

Anthony Deacon from MKM Agriculture features in the latest chapter

Topics include: 

• How can your customers help secure your business for the future?
• How do you view your customers?
• Going the extra mile
• Data
• Communications
• Customer loyalty cards/ offers

Module 2 of the Toolkit, which we launched last week, provides inspiration and ideas for protecting your revenue and securing your business for the future.

We will continue to release this module chapter by chapter over the next few weeks, to allow you to digest all the information in bitesize chunks. 

Duncan Murray-Clarke, owner of Service Dealer says, “Understanding the lifetime value of each customer is incredibly important and will shape the level of service you give them. By keeping in regular contact with them, going the extra mile and building a good relationship with them you can extend their value beyond one visit and gain a customer for life.”

This module has been created by content, social and web specialists The Ad Plain (TAP) and kindly supported by Kramp. 

We are also grateful for the support of Anthony Deacon from MKM Agriculture (who features in this chapter), Chris Gibson from GGM Groundscare, James Hayes from Hayes Machinery, Simon Holmes from Lloyd Ltd, Neale Hopley from Buxtons, Sarah Law from Cutting Edge Machinery, Pete McArthur from Strathbogie Forest & Garden, Jason Nettle from Winchester Garden Machinery and Chris Starling from Briants of Risborough.  

You can access the toolkit for free here: servicedealer.co.uk/dealer-toolkits. If you have already signed up for the Digital Toolkit then use the password you were emailed or if you’ve forgotten your password, we can reset it for you. Please email kate@theadplain.com if you are having any problems logging in. 

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Kay Green joined STIHL Great Britain on Tuesday this week as managing director, following the retirement of long-standing predecessor Robin Lennie in December 2020.

Kay Green

For the last three years, Kay has been UK and Ireland country manager for Hasbro UK Ltd. During her career at Hasbro, she also held a number of senior commercial roles including director level positions in both sales and marketing, and a two-year period as Nordic country manager in Copenhagen.
 
STIHL say Kay joins a thriving and resilient company, with the business recording over a decade of year-on-year growth and a doubling of turnover from £57m in 2008 to £125m in 2020.
 
Commenting on her new role, Kay said, “I’m delighted to be joining this iconic global brand and to be building on Robin’s tremendous legacy. 2020 was a record year for STIHL GB, despite the global circumstances. The business saw growth across most markets and categories thanks to the support and commitment of the STIHL Approved Dealer network and of course our professional and domestic end-users. I’m very much looking forward to meeting our partners across the industry as soon as the situation allows.
 
"It’s a genuinely exciting time to be taking the helm at STIHL GB. We have a game-changing new range of pro cordless tools launching this year, continued investment in consumer brand-building and plans continuing apace for our sustainable new GB Headquarters in Surrey. 2021 has all the potential to be another landmark year for the brand and our customers.”
 
Kay is STIHL GB’s first female managing director and joins an ever-increasing number of women in senior positions across the global STIHL business. Kay spent her childhood growing up on a farm and is married with two teenage children.

P Tuckwell Ltd, the John Deere dealer across the East of England, has completed the acquisition of Burden Bros Agri Ltd covering the South East.

Dale Burden and James Tuckwell

The acquisition, which has been agreed by respective owners James Tuckwell and Dale Burden, will see all employees and the three existing branch locations at Stockbury and Ivychurch in Kent and Framfield in East Sussex retained.

The full terms of the agreement are not being disclosed but it has been announced that this acquisition has the full support and approval of John Deere Ltd and does not involve any other businesses in the BB⁴ Group of Companies.

Burden Bros Agri Ltd was founded in 2007 when it took on the John Deere agricultural franchise for north Kent. Subsequent expansion saw the business take on additional territory in East Sussex, parts of Surrey and the remainder of Kent. The John Deere Turf franchise was added following the acquisition of the Godfreys business for the area.

Tuckwells was established in 1954 and have been John Deere dealers since 1965. Operating from seven locations across Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, the business employs over 200 people. In addition, the business runs Tuckwell Farms, a 1500 acre working farm in Suffolk. Tuckwells were one of the first dealers in the UK to take on the John Deere Turf franchise.

“Dale and his team have built a strong, agricultural and turf business throughout the south east of England since the company began in 2007,” says James Tuckwell. “We are excited to be given this opportunity to expand our business and to build on their success. We welcome the Burden Bros Agri team to the Tuckwell family and look forward to working together with them and their customers.” 

“I would like to express our gratitude to Dale and the Burden family for the outstanding job they have done in supporting and growing the John Deere brand in south east England since becoming a dealer nearly 14 years ago,” said John Deere Limited division sales manager Joedy Ibbotson.

“We are delighted that they have reached this agreement with Tuckwells, which ensures the continuity of the Burden Bros team and dealership outlets within the John Deere network. This is a great fit, combining two businesses with closely aligned values based on outstanding customer service with a focus on precision technology and connected support.” 

Dale Burden added, “Whilst this is a time of mixed emotions for me and my brothers, we are pleased that a deal has been reached between the Burden and Tuckwell families. We have known each other for many years and I am confident that the business is in safe hands and is well placed to continue its development and growth. I believe there will be many opportunities for the team, and our customers will benefit from the strengths that come from this combined dealership.”

Following the recent news of the TurfLynx purchase, The Toro Company this week announced that it has acquired Left Hand Robotics, Inc.

Left Hand Robotics'  RT-1000 autonomous tractor

The manufacturer said in a statement the purchase supports their "..strategy of leadership in next generation technologies, including alternative power, smart connected, and autonomous products." Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Based in Longmont, Colorado, Left Hand Robotics develops autonomous solutions for turf and snow management. They say their patent-pending software and technologies for autonomous navigation are designed to provide professional users with " . .the capabilities to improve operational efficiencies and tackle outdoor tasks with precision".

JCB Agriculture have announced the appointment of two new dealers in the south west of England - as plans are unveiled for a dedicated JCB depot in the heart of the key territory.

Compass Tractors Ltd and Redlynch Agricultural Engineering Ltd will become JCB Agriculture dealers for the region from Friday, March 12th with responsibility for the full range of JCB agricultural equipment, covering Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset. The appointment sees increased depot coverage across the territory with a pledge to invest in a new stand-alone JCB facility in the centre of the region.

JCB Agriculture general manager for sales and marketing Richard Foxley said, "We are delighted with this appointment of two well respected dealers in the south west, with a clear and long term strategy for representing the JCB brand. This development offers a fantastic opportunity to grow sales of the full range of JCB agricultural equipment in this important region, particularly the Fastrac tractor. Looking after the customer is always the most important factor when appointing new distribution partners, and the commitment to open a new dedicated JCB facility in the heart of the region confirms this.”

Justin Nichols, owner of Compass Tractors Ltd, said, “We are extremely excited to represent such an iconic British brand in our home market. There is a huge opportunity to further grow the JCB business in the south west with the full range of JCB agricultural products.”

Nick Heal, owner of Redlynch Agricultural Engineering Ltd, said, “The key to success is a business’s ability to look after their customers. New and existing JCB customers in the area can expect very high levels of parts and  service back up from two very customer focused businesses.”

The Professional Sprayers People (PSP) has strengthened its sales team as they look to develop the Scottish market for its range of equipment for the manual application of agrochemicals.

George Buchan
 
PSP has signed an agreement with Angus-based sales agent George Buchan who has two decades’ experience working in and with dealer networks including Massey Ferguson and Kramp.
 
George said, “I particularly like the challenge of selling unique and premium quality products. This is what interests me with the Guarany range that PSP have to offer; it comprises both unique and premium quality products that will complement my range. I am looking forward to introducing the equipment to my existing and new customers.”
 
The tie-up with George comes two months after the appointment of Malcolm Mullender as business development manager for the UK, Ireland and Europe.
 
PSP signed a long-term distribution agreement with Guarany Industries, the South American manufacturer of professional backpack and manual spraying equipment, at the end of 2019. Malcolm is working to develop  a network of specialist garden machinery dealers for the Guarany range.
 
Adds Malcolm, “I have worked with George over the years and I know that he is exactly the right person to take PSP forward in Scotland. He knows his customers’ needs and sees many opportunities for our innovative range of backpack sprayers, granule applicators and other specialist kit.”

CNH Industrial announced this week that it has completed its minority investment in Monarch Tractor, a US-based agricultural technology company.

Monarch Tractor

The company says this investment which will assist in "..accelerating agricultural industry transformation towards autonomy and electrification".

CNH believe the strategic partnership is an important step towards long-term sustainability, enabling the world’s farmers to realise profitable zero-emission farming.

Monarch say their electric tractor platform offers a combination of a fully electric powertrain with autonomous technologies. This is paired with an agronomic and machine data management platform. CNH say this technology will provide professional agriculture producers a first-to-market offering in the sub-100hp segment, which lowers overall emissions, improves agronomic insights and enhances safety.

“Monarch is pioneering tractor technology that incorporates electrification, autonomous use, and data management. These are three of the key pillars supporting sustainability, productivity, and profitability, both for CNH Industrial and for our farming customers,” said Scott Wine, chief executive officer, CNH Industrial. “We are incredibly excited to work with Monarch to develop and deploy their ground-breaking technology ecosystem, which we believe has applicability across our entire Off-Road business. This partnership underscores our commitment to rapidly improving our alternative propulsion and precision farming portfolio, while extending our world-leading sustainability credentials.”

Monarch Tractor, headquartered in Livermore, California, USA, was founded in 2019. In 2020 the company introduced the world’s first fully electric,
driver optional, smart tractor integrated on a single platform. 

Polaris Inc. unveiled plans this week to debut an all-new 2022 electric Ranger utility side-by-side in late December 2021, which they say is part of their rEV’d up electrification strategy.

This full-size Ranger is the first electric vehicle Polaris has developed through its powersports industry-exclusive partnership with Zero Motorcycles, which the two companies announced last September.

The company expects the new electric Ranger to start arriving in dealerships in early 2022.

“Our rEV’d up strategy positions Polaris to help define yet another chapter in powersports innovation,” said Mike Speetzen, interim CEO, Polaris Inc.  “With the rising interest in electric vehicles, we are investing in electrification in order to meet the needs of current customers as well as appeal to tomorrow’s riders. The all-new electric Ranger is our latest effort aimed at leading the industry forward in this area.”

As part of the Polaris rEV’d up strategy, the all-new full-size electric vehicle spearheads the company’s long-term plan to accelerate what they descibe as their leadership in powersports electrification. Design and development efforts are currently underway in North America.

“The strength of our partnership with Zero Motorcycles and our own investments in electrification R&D enable us to leverage advancements in electric powertrains and performance to drive the off-road industry into the future,” said Mike Donoughe, senior vice president and chief technical officer, Polaris Inc. “This will be one of the most technically advanced off-road vehicles on the market.”

Company: Autocut Robotic Mowing

Location: South of England

Job Description

Exciting Recruitment Opportunity

Do you see your future in Robotics?

The UK’s number one Husqvarna Automower specialists are looking to expand their team. We are recruiting passionate, motivated individuals to join our forward thinking company.

If you have experience in Garden Machinery and are looking for more freedom and a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Autocut offers the right candidate the opportunity to join a business that is experiencing unprecedented growth, encourages independent thinking, has fantastic future development prospects and is a fun and rewarding place to work.

About Autocut

Autocut Robotic Mowing are the leading Husqvarna Automower reseller in the country. Having experienced explosive growth due to its forward thinking, customer first approach they are looking to further increase their market share and brand awareness through 2021.

Autocut understand it is only as good as the people working for it, so focuses on putting its employees first by offering first class training and ongoing support. It also ensures that hard work is acknowledged and rewarded through company bonus and regular team building events.

Essential Responsibilities

As a Technician/Mobile Fitter your main job responsibilities will be;

• Installation of Robotic Mowers and Battery handheld equipment (i.e. brush cutters, blowers, chainsaws etc.)
• Servicing and Repair of Automowers including triaging faults over the phone and arranging onsite service visits when necessary
• Providing lawn suitability assessments and quotations
• Attending a small number of client and trade shows throughout the season (some weekend work at peak times may be required)
• Identifying opportunities for additional sales in existing client base and new prosects in both retail and commercial sectors
• Flexibility – no two days are ever the same and as such the workload for each day can vary depending on time of year

Skills and Qualifications

As the face of the company to all current and future clients in your area you need to have;

• Excellent communication skills
• Presentable appearance
• Organised with an excellent attention to detail and time management
• Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously
• Working knowledge of agricultural equipment an advantage although full training will be given to the right candidate
• Experience in using computer systems
• Full driving licence (experience driving large vans preferable)

Working Environment

The role will involve 90% of the day working remotely from a bespoke designed vehicle.  Some days may involve extending travelling with the odd stay away from home during the year.  Occasional visits to Autocut’s Head Office in Devon may be required.  

The first 2-3 weeks training period will involve staying away Monday to Friday.

The Package

Autocut offers a competitive Salary Package plus benefits (including a vehicle), industry leading working conditions, full support and career development.

Contact

Please apply to Luke Latham at Autocut via llatham@autocut.co.uk

We are pleased to launch yet another new product from the Webb brand for 2021 with an all new versatile 2 in 1 Scarifier & Lawn Rake coming soon.

The WEESR boasts a powerful 1500W motor and an ample working width of 36cm / 14” to easily cover smaller lawns. The machine has the added benefit of including 2 cassettes for either scarifying or lawn raking functions.

The scarifying cassette features strong steel blades to cut into the surface of the lawn for an intensive treatment, ideal for spring and autumn to allow the lawn to breath. The lawn rake cassette features spring tines for a lighter treatment that can be carried out throughout the year to keep the grass healthy by removing unwanted moss and thatch.

Other features of the WEESR include a generous 45L collector, large wheels for easy manoeuvrability, central height adjustment, 10m cable, and fully folding handles for easy storage. The integrated carry handle and a low weight of just 13.5kg make transport to the garden easy.

As with all Webb products the WEESR offers exceptional value for money, with an SSP of just £119.99 including VAT and competitive dealer terms ensuring your profitability.

As well as the WEESR scarifier, other new products for 2021 from Webb include an electric silent shredder, 40cm electric chainsaw, 20V cordless tiller, 20V cordless lawnmower kit, Briggs & Stratton powered scarifier, 19 and 21” aluminium deck lawnmowers, and a new Briggs & Stratton powered self propelled wheeled vacuum with optional hose kit, scarifier and brush cassettes. The full range of 2021 products are available in our Trade Terms catalogue which can be viewed online at handyonline.co.uk or you can request a printed copy using the details below.

For 2021 we have also invested heavily in our brand content, with new product videos, photography and online information. Visit our YouTube channel to see the latest product videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-vopIpqWVkWjnUZHAAXkQ/videos

For more information on any of the new Webb products contact Handy Distribution on 01793 333220 or speak to your local sales representative. Alternatively, all products can be easily ordered online at www.handyonline.co.uk

Husqvarna, pioneer in robotic mowing, has launched two new models to complement its range of robotic lawnmowers, Automower® 405X and Automower® 415X. Developed for the smaller to medium sized garden, the Automower® 405X covers a surface of 600 m2, while the Automower® 415X manages areas of 1500 m2. 

Sitting beside the 2021 award-winning Automower® 310 and 430X, Husqvarna Automower® 405X and 415X bring complex lawn management and premium performance to small and medium sized gardens, with slope control and intelligent behaviour to ensure optimum navigation when faced with the challenges and obstacles found in modern-day gardens, such as flower beds, narrow passages, trees and water features.  

In addition, Automower® 405X and 415X feature GPS assisted navigation, systematic passage mowing and automatic passage handling, whilst also handling slopes with an incline of up to 40%. These features ensure automatic uniform coverage on complex lawns and an automatic mowing guide through narrow passages to maintain a perfectly cut lawn.

Both models include the premium X-Line design which features LED headlights, improving visibility while working in the dark. Furthermore, the robotic mowers both comprise a modern and innovative design with a pronounced front, slim waist, rubber bumper and emphasised wheelhouses in a compact design. 

Automower® 405X and Automower® 415X also boast impressive features such as a weather timer, frost guard and electric cutting height adjustment. They are easy to clean with a hose and maintain, as users can remove the cover with a clean key and wipe all the external surfaces. 

These new premium and easy-to-use robotic mowers offer the latest technology with Automower® connect, whereby users can control and configure the mowers from anywhere in the world using the smartphone app. As well as featuring GEO theft protection and smart home integration, the new robotic mowers have also been updated with FOTA (Firmware-Over-The-Air) software to ensure a positive end user experience and smart home compatibility. 

Automower® 405X 
£1699.00 RRP Inc VAT 

Automower® 415X 
£2199.00 RRP Inc VAT 

Dealers and distributors needing timely deliveries of knapsack and hand sprayers post-Brexit can rest easy.

As the sprayer season kicks off across the turf sector this month, specialist wholesaler Spindrift Sprayers is reassuring customers that they have plenty of stock and accessories across the Cooper Pegler and Berthoud ranges.

At the Helme, Trevor and daughter Lily checking sprayer stocks

Trevor Helme runs the business with his wife, Cleone, and their daughter Lily and admits that sprayers certainly float his boat.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with the knapsack market,” he says. “The complexities of spraying a liquid on to turf, or crops, intrigue me.”

Spindrift sells thousands of sprayers annually so potential supply uncertainties surrounding Brexit, then the impact of covid sparked some serious forward planning to ensure continuity for customers.

“Nobody knew what was going to happen,” Trevor recalls. “I travelled to the manufacturer Hozelock-Exel’s headquarters in France, and stressed that we wanted to stock up well before Brexit. 

“We ended up with a warehouse chock full of product - and sprayers have been flying out of the door ever since. I like to get our distributors nicely stocked up ready for the new season and we incentivise them with an early spring offer that this year includes extra discount, extended credit and a free Cooper Pegler CP5 when they buy ten of the knapsacks.”

Operator health and safety weigh heavily with Trevor. “Knapsacks usually come with very narrow straps but Hozelock-Exel’s are strong and sturdy and come with waistbands that help shift the weight of the sprayer and its contents from the shoulders to the hips.”
 
With product users as diverse as councils, contractors, gardeners and sportsgrounds people to consider, securing a solid supply chain is critical, Trevor explains.

“Major product users such as Greensleeves depend on reliable service and back-up so we ensure our distributors have ready access to any of the Cooper Pegler and Berthoud ranges, knapsack or hand sprayers, as well as the full stock of accessories, such as nozzles, trigger assemblies, seals and lances. We aim to supply them within 24 hours.

“Actually, covid and furlough have increased business," Trevor continues, "because during lockdown more homeowners have called in garden care companies to treat their lawns and when an operator is making 15-20 calls a day typically, sprayers and spare parts are in greater demand.”

Spindrift already has many distributors across the UK, but Trevor is eager to expand the network. “I aim to be the biggest sprayer wholesaler in the UK and taking on more distributors can help us achieve that ambition.”

He's also expanded the range of professional sprayers Spindrift wholesales by stocking Hozelock-Exel's Laser Industrie products, which operators use for applying liquids right across the pH range in the construction, automotive, food and hygiene, cleaning and agriculture sectors. 

Contact Lily or Trevor on 01995 600001 or email sales@spindriftsprayers.co.uk to find out more.

American specialist tyre brand Carlisle, is one of the most popular and respected brands in the Groundscare market. With O.E. fitments on famous names such as John Deere, Ariens, Ferris, Logic and many others, it is clear to see why so many users continue to fit Carlisle tyres for their replacement and aftermarket needs.

With an ever-expanding product range and sizes starting at just 4” rim size, Carlisle’s Groundscare  tyre range boasts well known pattern names including Turf Master, Multi Trac C/S, Turf Smart, Turf Trac R/S, Links, Fast Trax, Turf Saver and Ultra Trac to name but a few. And now, Carlisle have introduced the next generation of specialist Groundscare tyre – The Versa Turf.

Using the latest design technology, the new Versa Turf range of tyres boasts a list of advanced features and a unique pattern design that is gentle to the turf but aggressive enough to maximise traction. With a radial construction for excellent flotation, rounded shoulders to minimise turf damage when turning and a self-cleaning tread pattern with 60% deeper tread depth than standard R3 turf tyres, the Versa Turf is the perfect blend of R1 Agri traction pattern but with the turf protection characteristics of an R3 Groundscare tyre. Available in sizes 215/50R10 (18x8.50R10), 220/65R12 (23x8.50R12), 300/50R12 (24x12.00R12), 305/60R12 (26x12.00R12) & 305/70R16.5 (12R16.5) all with “E” marking for full road homologation.

The new Versa Turf range of tyres, along with the complete Carlisle range of tyres, wheels and accessories are available from UK Official Carlisle Distributor Tyre-Line. Contact the Tyre-Line Aftermarket team today for more info or to see how they can help you with your ATV/UTV tyre requirements and how to apply for their B2B ordering system – 01458 250350 aftermarket@tyreline.com

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