Dorset machinery dealer Highwood has been appointed by Claydon to sell and support its range of Opti-Till crop establishment products.

L-R: Dan Waterman (Highwood), Mike Bywater (Claydon) and Nick Green (Highwood)

Based on the Grove Trading Estate in Dorchester, where it has operated since 2001 and now employs 15 staff, Highwood is a main dealer for Kubota and sells a range of agricultural, ground care and garden machinery. 

Nick Green, the company’s operations director said of the new products, "The fact that they can work in all situations is very important because across our trading area we have a wide range of farming customers and soil types range from those with a very high flint content to clay and sand. 

"Our customers have responded very positively to the news that we have taken on the Claydon franchise. Soon after announcing it we received our first order, for a 3m Claydon Hybrid mounted drill."

Rob Dunk, Claydon’s UK and Ireland sales manager, added, “We are delighted to welcome Highwood to the rapidly growing network of enthusiastic, professional Claydon dealers who are at the heart of our strategy to make Opti-Till products available to customers throughout the country and ensure that they are fully supported.

"Highwood’s appointment is a positive development for existing and potential Claydon owners in Dorset and the surrounding areas.”