Service Dealer Newsletter - Mercedes appoint Farol; Massey Ferguson awarded; Arb Show; RVT team with college; Husqvarna brand ambassadors

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Feeling the knock on effects
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Research from an online estate agent suggests that average house prices in the UK will double by 2030 - how will this affect related industries such as ours?

NEWS

MERCEDES-BENZ APPOINT FAROL
For the Unimog

L-R: Kevin Newman: Major Accounts Director at Farol Ltd; Bernhard Dolinek: Head of Special Trucks - Unimog at Mercedes-Benz UK; Matthew Vellacott: Managing Director at Farol Ltd

The move represents the first step in a new strategy designed to raise the profile and boost sales of the off-roader in Britain.

MASSEY FERGUSON CLINCH AWARD
French Factory of the Year 2016

AGCO’s Massey Ferguson Manufacturing Facility at Beauvais, France, has been presented with a prestigious honour.

ARB SHOW STARTS TODAY
Once again sponsored by STIHL

Visitors will be in with a chance of winning the MS 201 TC-M 14-inch, top-handled chainsaw.

REA VALLEY TRACTORS TEAM WITH SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
To put on Grassland Demo Day

South Staffordshire College and Rea Valley Tractors have teamed up to deliver a grassland demo day this June

Event takes place from 11am - 4pm on 8th June at the College’s rural Rodbaston Estate.

BRAND AMBASSADORS FOR HUSQVARNA
Three new faces behind the brand

L-R: Tim Bendle, Josephine Hedger, Andy Campbell

World Champion tree climber, UK logging championship team manager and expert from the Royal Agricultural University join the brand for 2016.

BARRUS GARDEN RETAIL ARM APPOINT
New Area Sales Manager

Tracey Moss will look after Central, Northwest England and Wales.

BEST OF BRITISH
Briggs & Stratton launch lawn competition

Britain's Best Lawn competition, now in it's 11th year, is now underway and looking for passionate and dedicated gardeners who maintain their lawn to the highest standard.

EGO POWER+ EXPANDS TEAM
Two new strategic appointments

Vincent Brauns has been appointed as product manager and Ian Boleras product specialist.

HAYTER HELP GREENFINGERS CHARITY
Create hospice gardens for children

Limited Edition Hayter Platinum Harrier 41

The Limited Edition Hayter Platinum Harrier 4 won by freelance garden writer Jean Vernon, donated to the charity.

JIM GREEN
A View from the Edge

Jim Green reflects on the future of Subaru, garden machinery 'nimby-ism' and mounting mower thefts.