Service Dealer Newsletter - Stihl sponsor Tigers; robotic mower growth; no fuelling; 43 years at SALTEX; new Wiedenmann dealer

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

OH, FOR A CLEAN SHEET OF PAPER
In isolation, IOG's decision looks sound, but . . . .

This was a lost opportunity, not by one party or another . . . but by the industry as a whole

COUNTDOWN TO THE AWARDS
Join us for a celebration of dealer excellence

The last remaining places are filling fast for the dealer event of the year.

NEWS

STIHL SPONSOR LEICESTER TIGERS
Support will allow new TV screen at Welford Road

Stihl GB has announced a major sponsorship deal with Leicester Tigers RFC

ROBOTIC MOWERS AND CORDLESS DRIVE GROWTH
UK and German markets are star performers

European market for robotic mowers grew by over 105% in first half of 2014

NO FUELLING!
Mower developed that runs on grass clippings

E-Mower is forecast to be the first self-fuelled lawnmower, powered by pelleted grass clippings

43 YEARS AT SALTEX
David Jenkins marks a major milestone at Windsor

DJ Turfcare's David Jenkins is notching up 43 years of IOG SALTEX this year.

NEW WIEDENMANN DEALER
Coverage in south east Wales

Frank Sutton has taken on the Wiedenmann franchise to cover south east Wales

HUSQVARNA TO DROP DIXON IN US
Brand name to be dropped by end of 2014

Dixon name dropped in US, whilst Husqvarna will make similar products

LE-TEC INDUSTRY SURVEY 2014
Still time to express your views

The LE-TEC scheme is asking dealers to take a few minutes to complete their Industry Survey.

Read more & take survey

SCOTTISH SALES BOOST
For Gianni Ferrari

Gianni Ferrari mowers supplied from Double A

The Double A Trading Company has won a major order for 11 Gianni Ferrari models from a large Scottish local authority.

AVANT CELEBRATE 20th
With new machine launch

Avant Tecno (UK) of Thetford in Norfolk is celebrating 20 years of trading in the UK

20,000th BOBCAT TELEHANDLER
Produced at French Pontchâteau plant

Laurent Gicquel, Mickael Coutard and Michel Coutard of the Manuco dealership who took delivery of the 20,000th model

At official ceremony, , the keys were handed over to the 20,000th machine's purchaser.

SALTEX HIGHLIGHTS

BLEC GLOBAL
New machine to launch at show

Blec Global will launch a new machine and show a wide range of products for the groundcare, landscaping and sportsturf marketplace.

BRIGGS & STRATTON
Win a day at Silverstone

Try INSTART at SALTEX - and win a Silverstone Experience package for two.

Read on

CUB CADET
New ride-on mower

Cub Cadet will be unveiling the brand new Z-Force S48, as well as showing its award winning 1000 Series range of tractors.

ETESIA UK
Returns with Green Technology

Etesia UK returns to IOG SALTEX 2014 after two years absence on stand D35 with a new range of Etesia Green Technology™ products and Pellenc battery powered maintenance tools

New range of Etesia Green Technology™ products and Pellenc battery powered maintenance tools.

GREENMECH
New Arborist & ArbTrak 190 chippers

A move to a new stand position as well as the launch of two new products for GreenMech this year.

HANDY DISTRIBUTION
Promise of a surprise launch at the show

Handy have a much bigger stand this year - and a surprise in store!

HENTON & CHATTELL
Cobra range on show

The largest single range of domestic and professional lawnmowers and other powered garden equipment, all designed to meet UK garden conditions.

POLARIS
Ranges of UTVs and electric vehicles

Alongside the range of established commercial vehicles will be the launch of the new Polaris GEM eM1400 light utility vehicle.

STIHL
Lithium-Ion power highlighted

Additions to Stihl's Lithium-Ion tools include their first cordless top-handled chainsaw, a telescopic pole pruner and their hedge trimmer now offers a choice of blade lengths.

TUFF TORQ
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