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25, October 2013
Polaris appoint; Glee down; Ethanol warning; Briggs & Stratton; Stihl Timbersports
IN THIS ISSUE
POLARIS APPOINT SARAH JOHNSON
GLEE VISITORS DROP
US MANUFACTURERS WARN ON ETHANOL
BRIGGS & STRATTON
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS 2013
ETESIA CELEBRATE 25 YEARS
CUB CADET TO EXTEND WARRANTY
DEALERSHIP TO BECOME A KFC?
NEW HOLLAND WIN DOUBLE
A GREEN & YELLOW CHRISTMAS
BLUE FOR THE REDS
WINTER PARTS OFFERS
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NEWS
POLARIS APPOINT SARAH JOHNSON
As Marketing Specialist UK, EMEA

 
Sarah Johnson
Brings with her a wealth of experience from her long career with New Holland.

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GLEE VISITORS DROP
Attendance well down this year

 
Glee
Provional figures show over 10% drop in visitors to GLEE in September.

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US MANUFACTURERS WARN ON ETHANOL
Announce consumer awareness campaign

 
OPEI's Look Before You Pump logo
US lawn and garden manufacturers have stepped up their campaign against ethanol in petrol.

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BRIGGS & STRATTON
Sales up, but lack of storm activity hit profits

 
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton sales were up 2.7% in Q1 but stronger lawn and garden sales diluted by lack of storm activity.

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STIHL TIMBERSPORTS 2013
World Championships start today

 
GB Team : (l to r) Spike Milton, Chris Pratt, Andrew Evans, Robert Chatley
Elite lumberjacks from all over the world will gather in Germany this weekend for the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® World Championships.

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ETESIA CELEBRATE 25 YEARS
With exclusive Silverline promotions

 
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Etesia will be launching a range of exclusive 'Silverline' promotions including a special Bahia Silverline limited edition model.

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Etesia will be launching a range of exclusive 'Silverline' promotions including a special Bahia Silverline limited edition model.

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CUB CADET TO EXTEND WARRANTY
3 years on all products

 
Cub Cadet RZTS46
From January 2014, Cub Cadet will offer a three year warranty across their entire range of lawn equipment.

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DEALERSHIP TO BECOME A KFC?
Finger lickin' prospect?

 
World Of Mowers
A garden machinery dealership could be demolished to make way for a fast-food restaurant in Mapperley, Nottingham.

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NEW HOLLAND WIN DOUBLE
Awards at Agritechnica

 
Cornrower

Advanced harvesting technology nets New Holland two Agritechnica silver medals.

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A GREEN & YELLOW CHRISTMAS
John Deere produce festive gifts

 
John Deere soft toys Christmas 2013
John Deere are injecting a bit of colour into the tradtional White Christmas . . .

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BLUE FOR THE REDS
Dealer obliges with colour change

 
The Sky Blue Countax tractor
Countax red too much for City fan . . .

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WINTER PARTS OFFERS
From Rochford Garden Machinery

 
Winter parts offers from Rochford GM
Two offers to increase dealer profitability this winter.

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