Claydon Drills has added to its UK distribution network by appointing a dealer to handle their full range in North Yorkshire.
Brockhills of Yorkshire Limited, based in Dalton near Thirsk, will sell, service and support Claydon products throughout an area based along the A1 corridor. Its sales territory borders those of recently appointed Claydon dealer Robert D Webster Limited as well as existing dealers J Wood & Son Limited and Rickerby Limited.
“We are a very customer-focussed business and operate a 24/7 on-call service from the start of the potato planting season right through to the end of maize harvesting in November. This allows our customers to contact us at any time and be guaranteed of a fast, personal response,” Peter Swales, Brockhills managing director said.
“Taking on the Claydon franchise is the culmination of a two-pronged vision. Existing Claydon owners in our area encouraged us to consider it because Claydon was changing from direct sales to a dealer network. Other customers have been encouraging us to offer tine drills since the wet autumn of 2019 when disc-type units proved problematic and the consensus was in favour of the Claydon System. The uncertainty over Brexit and future of the Basic Payment Scheme has also made farmers focus more intently on reducing their production costs. As our customers change and adapt so, as dealers, we must do the same.
“I and my team have been impressed by every aspect of our dealings with Claydon and the enthusiasm shown by Jeff, Spencer, and Oliver Claydon, together with that of their colleagues. That gives me great confidence in the future success of this relationship.”