Gibson Groundscare Machinery (GGM), based at Colne in Lancashire, has been appointed by Ransomes Jacobsen as a main dealer for west Yorkshire and north Yorkshire west of the A1 trunk road.

Allan Gray, former sales representative with Ransomes dealers Golf & Turf Machinery, has joined Gibson's team to provide additional sales support and continuity for existing customers in the area.

Operating from large modern facilities just off the M65 at Colne, GGM is a specialist supplier of tractors and professional land-based equipment. GGM has a proven track record of providing highly professional after-sales support to all sectors of the groundscare market throughout the area.

Commenting on their appointment, John Quinton, Ransomes Jacobsen's Sales Manager, UK & Ireland said, "We are delighted to welcome GGM into our dealer network. We have secured the services of one of the top performing dealers in the north of England; a company that reflects the ethos of our business with high quality standards, dedication to serving customer needs and a care for the environment. Like us they are ISO9001 accredited; manage health and safety responsibly and are environmentally aware. All this together with their experience in the market will serve us well; they are a perfect fit for our business."

Chris Gibson, Managing Director of GGM added, "The team here at Colne are excited with our appointment as Ransomes Jacobsen dealers. Having been in a competitive role with them in the past we appreciate the quality of their product range and are looking forward with optimism to the opportunities in our new territory. There is a lot of synergy between us and Ransomes Jacobsen and their product range complements our existing portfolio well, making this feel a very natural fit for the two businesses."