Great Plains is strengthening its market presence in North Somerset and South Wiltshire by appointing H Curtis & Sons, based at Pensford, South of Bristol, as its dealer for the region.

H Curtis & Sons are main AGCO/Valtra dealers, and represent a range of other leading brands including Merlo, McConnell and McHale.

The business was started on its existing site at Stanton Wick Farm, Pensford, in 1948 by Harry Curtis and is run by his sons Andrew, Derek and Gerald, all of whom have children working in the business.

The machinery dealership - which employs some 26 people - is run alongside a transport business and a 2,750 acre mixed farm.

David Holmes, Great Plains' UK Sales Director, said, "We look forward to developing a strong market in this region with H Curtis & Sons".