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28, August 2015
Deere profits tumble; Allett appoint Allett; IOG encourage Shoreham respect; Rochford dealer day; Ego Power event
IN THIS ISSUE
JOHN DEERE'S Q3 PROFITS TUMBLE
ALLETT APPOINTS ALLETT
IOG ENCOURAGE GROUNDSMEN TO WEAR BLACK ARMBAND
A DAY AT THE MUSEUM
EGO POWER HOLD PRESS DAY
RECO & SULKY AGREE TO PART
GRASS GROUP STRENGTHENS TEAM
BIGGEST EVER DEERE GOLF PACKAGE IN SW ENGLAND
GLEE ANNOUNCE SEMINARS
UK LANDSCAPERS TAKE SILVER
WRITTLE TO PRESENT HONOURS
ANTARTICA2 TRACTOR PRIZE DELIVERED
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
A BATTERY POWERED FUTURE
If old prejudices are put to one side

 
Steve Gibbs
Manufacturers of battery powered garden machinery are battling against old-school attitudes.
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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
For our Dealer of the Year competition

 
Service Dealer Conference & Awards 2015
Nominations are now open for the Dealer of the Year competition - and for the first time dealers can nominate themselves as well as being nominated by manufacturers.
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NEWS
JOHN DEERE'S Q3 PROFITS TUMBLE
Net income down 40% on previous year

 
John Deere
Lower demand for agricultural and construction equipment leads to decline in sales and earnings.
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ALLETT APPOINTS ALLETT
As Export Sales Manager

 
Dave Allett
Allett Mowers are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Allett as Export Sales Manager.
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IOG ENCOURAGE GROUNDSMEN TO WEAR BLACK ARMBAND
In memory of Shoreham crash victim

 
Matt Grimstone
The Institute of Groundsmanshipis encouraging groundsmen across the country to wear black armbands this weekend in memory of Brighton & Hove Albion employee Matt Grimstone.
Read more


A DAY AT THE MUSEUM
With Rochford Garden Machinery

 
Rochford's Dealer Day
The Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford, Somerset saw a major turn out of over 180 Rochford Garden Machinery dealers on August 19th.
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EGO POWER HOLD PRESS DAY
Introduce battery range

 
Ego Power battery-powered mower
EGO Power introduced their range of battery powered garden machinery to the UK trade press yesterday and gave a sneak preview of the 2016 products.
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RECO & SULKY AGREE TO PART
Amicable arrangement

 
Sulky
It is reported that Reco have agreed to relinquish their sole UK import agency of Sulky equipment, to allow the company to form their own UK subsidiary.
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GRASS GROUP STRENGTHENS TEAM
Promotions and appointments

 
Vinny Tarbox with new appointment Emily Merrell

Robin Sugg is promoted to the role of Service Manager and Vinny Tarbox to Sales and Marketing Manager, with Emily Merrell becoming Sales and Marketing Executive.
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BIGGEST EVER DEERE GOLF PACKAGE IN SW ENGLAND
Delivered by dealer

 
Woodbury Park

Masons Kings of Chudleigh has supplied Woodbury Park Golf Club near Exeter with a new machinery fleet.
Read more


GLEE ANNOUNCE SEMINARS
In the Retail Inspiration Theatre

 
Glee
The full line-up of speakers at this year's Glee exhibition has now been announced.
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UK LANDSCAPERS TAKE SILVER
At Worldskills in Brazil

 
Jonathan Gill and Matthew Beesley
Supported by Makita during their training, Jonathan Gill and Matthew Beesley have taken Silver medal in Landscape Gardening at WorldSkills in São Paulo.
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WRITTLE TO PRESENT HONOURS
At upcoming graduation ceremonies

 
Turner Prize-winning artist Grenville Davey - credit Josh White
A Turner Prize-winning artist, a stalwart of the Essex farming community and a dedicated supporter of Writtle College will be honoured this year.
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ANTARTICA2 TRACTOR PRIZE DELIVERED
Arrives at Dumfries farm

 
James Squire hands over the keys for the Antarctica2 tractor to Nancie Clanachan
Dealer Carrs Billington of Annan has delivered the prize tractor to the Dumfries-based winner of its Antarctica2 Expedition online competition.
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SPONSORED PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
FGM DEMO DAY - FINAL CALL FOR REGISTRATION
2nd September at Norton Grounds

 
FGM Claymore Dealer Demo Day
FGM Claymore look forward to welcoming the trade to their Dealer Demo Day where they are giving away 5 Tanaka blowers to the value of £1245.
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NEW RANGE OF LEAF BLOWER VACS FROM TORO
Two new electric models

 
Ultra Blower Plus in use

Will make light work of clearing, collecting and shredding fallen leaves and other light debris from lawns or hard surfaces around the garden.
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SUMMER FILTER OFFER
Runs to end of August

 
Uni-Power
Universal Engine Power are running their Annual Summer Filter Promotion, offering an additional 5% discount off all  filter orders over £250.00 rrp .
More details
EVENTS
GIE-EXPO, OCT 21-23, LOUISVILLE
Your No.1 Opportunity to Compare the Newest Products

 
GIE-EXPO
The Green Industry and Equipment Expo is the industry's largest buying and selling marketplace and your best chance to see and test the latest products from manufacturers large and small. 
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2015 SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE & AWARDS
19th November 2015. Belfry Hotel, Oxfordshire

 
Service Dealer Conference & Awards 2015

DEALER 2020: Challenges facing the specialist dealer network over the next five years

Service Dealer is delighted to announce this unique, new dealer event, combining our annual Dealer of the Year Awards with a Dealer Conference, the like of which has not been staged in the UK for many years.

For full details and booking visit our dedicated website

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