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04, September 2015
Richard Smith; FGM Claymore; Crocodile Golf; Deere Training, Ransomes appoint, SALTEX and BTME
IN THIS ISSUE
RICHARD SMITH
INAUGURAL FGM CLAYMORE DEALER DAY A SUCCESS
CROCODILE GOLF UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
DISAPPEARING LAWNS?
DEERE REPLACE TRAINING PROVIDER
RANSOMES JACOBSEN APPOINT
GET READY TO LOVE SALTEX
BTME REGISTRATION
DOE ECLIPSE BERKHAMPSTEAD
KUBOTA STRENGTHEN WWT PARTNERSHIP
MASSEY FERGUSON ENCOURAGE HOME GROWN TALENT
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
EVERBODY'S OFF - OR ARE THEY?
Show calendar puts everybody out of kilter

 
Chris Biddle
SALTEX week was always a better weather barometer than seaweed . . .

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
For our Dealer of the Year competition

 
Service Dealer Conference & Awards 2015
Nominations are now open for the Dealer of the Year competition - and for the first time dealers can nominate themselves as well as being nominated by manufacturers.

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NEWS
RICHARD SMITH
Death of one of our industry's 'true gentleman'
by Chris Biddle


 
Richard Smith
Richard Smith, formerly of Hayter Beaver, Snapper UK and Wolf Garden UK, has died at the age of 70

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INAUGURAL FGM CLAYMORE DEALER DAY A SUCCESS
Over 100 dealers attend

 
FGM Claymore's Dealer Day
The event in Chipping Campden this week was very well attended with dealers from across the country viewing and getting hands-on with the company's range of brands.

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CROCODILE GOLF UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Becomes Crocodile Precision

 
Crocodile Precision
Crocodile Golf Products has been acquired by a new management team who plan to build on the firm’s 40-year heritage by investing in its staff, plant, equipment and brand.

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DISAPPEARING LAWNS?
Survey points to more use of artificial turf

 
A recent survey by a patio furniture supplier claims people are ditching lawns in favour of . . . patios

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DEERE REPLACE TRAINING PROVIDER
ProVQ takes it on

 
ProVQ have taken on John Deere's training
John Deere has appointed ProVQ as its new partner to deliver the company's apprentice training programmes, replacing the previous provider Babcock.

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RANSOMES JACOBSEN APPOINT
New CPO Sales Manager

 
Mick Shaw
Mick Shaw has been appointed to the new role of Certified Pre-Owned Sales Manager at Ipswich-based manufacturer.

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GET READY TO LOVE SALTEX
New campaign launched

 
Love Saltex
A number of industry professionals have started to show their support to SALTEX 2015 by embracing the new ‘GET READY TO LOVE SALTEX’ campaign.

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BTME REGISTRATION
Advance registration now open

 
BIGGA has announced tha registration for 2016 is now open
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DOE ECLIPSE BERKHAMPSTEAD
Second hybrid mower sold to club

 
Berkhamsted Course Manager Gerald Bruce with Ernest Doe's Mark House

Berkhamsted Golf Club have recently taken delivery of their second Jacobsen Eclipse 322 hybrid greens mower from local dealer Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd.

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KUBOTA STRENGTHEN WWT PARTNERSHIP
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

 
Kubota at WWT Slimbridge

Kubota has announced that it is continuing its partnership, 12-months on since becoming corporate patrons of the wetland conservation organisation.

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MASSEY FERGUSON ENCOURAGE HOME GROWN TALENT
Youngsters win ambassador roles

 
Winning ambassadors Poppy Burrough and Max Rees
Two Young Farmers have won the opportunity to develop their future in agriculture, thanks to a joint initiative between NFYFC and Massey Ferguson.

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STIHL LAUNCHES AUTUMN PROMOTION
Described as Biggest Ever Chainsaw Promotion

 
Stihl MS170
Stihl has announced details of its biggest ever chainsaw promotion
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MAKITA’S NEW RANGE OF PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR FOR CHAINSAW OPERATORS
Five styles of trousers and three jackets

 
New protective workwear for chainsaw operators
Makita has introduced a new and extensive range of protective workwear for professional and domestic operators.

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GIE-EXPO
The Green Industry and Equipment Expo is the industry's largest buying and selling marketplace and your best chance to see and test the latest products from manufacturers large and small. 

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2015 SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE & AWARDS
19th November 2015. Belfry Hotel, Oxfordshire

 
Service Dealer Conference & Awards 2015

DEALER 2020: Challenges facing the specialist dealer network over the next five years

Service Dealer is delighted to announce this unique, new dealer event, combining our annual Dealer of the Year Awards with a Dealer Conference, the like of which has not been staged in the UK for many years.

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