Steve Gibbs
SUPPLY PROBLEMS SET TO CONTINUE
Predictions of 2023 before improvements
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Talking to manufacturers and suppliers this week we discussed, supply, communications, marketing, sandbagging, future trends and the industry meeting up again.

 

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SURVEY
AUTUMN DEALER SURVEY 2021
How has the season been for you?

We're running a quick survey today, asking our dealer readers how business has fared for them this year, compared to 2020?

 

We'd also like to hear your thoughts on the supply situation.

 

We will publish the results and a selection of your comments in the upcoming issue of Service Dealer magazine.

 

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Please take our Autumn Dealer Survey 2021
NEWS
HUSQVARNA FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST BRIGGS & STRATTON
Over engine supply dispute

In our WEB ONLY story, Husqvarna Group in the U.S has taken legal action against Briggs & Stratton after the engine manufacturer announced they will only deliver a "very small portion" of the engines for ride-on mowers ordered in advance of the 2022 season.

 

Read more on Service Dealer's website
 
The dispute is over engines for ride-on mowers
KUBOTA IN NEW OEM PARTNERSHIP
With French manufacturer MX

Kubota has announced a strategic OEM partnership to supply loaders for the M series tractor range throughout Europe.

 

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Kubota have partnered with MX
NEWS
DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRY
Win recognition for your endeavours of the past 18 months

Nominations are officially open for our Dealer Of The Year Awards for 2021 - and this year there's some very special categories which any dealership can enter.

 

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Dealer Of The Year 2021
STIHL ON GLOBAL GROWTH COURSE
Company says production at high level despite bottlenecks

In a recent online presentation STIHL Group's senior management have said they generated revenue of 3.51 billion euros in the period between January and August 2021.

 

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STIHL say they are still on their global growth course
CASE IH APPOINT NEW DEALER
Based in Oxfordshire

Krone-owned dealership KFS, based in Chipping Norton, will provide full service for the Case IH machinery range alongside its existing Krone and Lemken equipment.

 

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The Krone Forage Solutions team together with Case IH area sales managers Simon Pratt (far left) and Robert Fox (far right)
UK UNVEILING FOR ROVIMO
At Manchester City FC's Etihad Campus

The GGM Group have hosted the UK unveiling of the robotic cylinder cassette mower for professional sports turf.

 

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RoviMo at Man City
SALTEX LAUNCH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
#SeeYouAtSALTEX

Organisers the GMA, have launched social media campaign for the show and are encouraging everyone attending to participate.

 

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#SeeYouAtSALTEX
LONG-STANDING DEALER RELATIONSHIP PROVES KEY
As Wallsey opt for sustainable machinery

Toro’s all-electric Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 and three electric Workman GTXe utility vehicles lead Wallasey Golf Club’s new order with Cheshire Turf Machinery.

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John McLoughin, course manager at Wallasey Golf Club
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SALTEX 2021 registration is now open
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Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 3 and 4 November, SALTEX 2021 will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in style.

 

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Hayter
 
Henton & Chattell
 
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Kress Robotik
 
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Service Dealer September / October 2021
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