Entries by Louise Parratt

Deere dealers explore technology advances

Deere dealers explore technology advances: More than 50 John Deere dealers have been given advanced training on how greenkeepers can make the most of the latest technological innovations developed by the company. Held at Golfpark Kurpfalz – a renowned German complex largely maintained using John Deere machinery – the event saw representatives from across Deere’s […]

Morpeth Golf Club looks to the future

Morpeth Golf Club looks to the future: Morpeth Golf Club has a new approach to running its 117-year-old business; utilising every asset to broaden its appeal and be much more than just a great course.  With new leadership and investment across the site, Morpeth is focused on drawing in customers to the clubhouse, restaurant, pro […]

Morpeth Golf Club looks to the future

Morpeth Golf Club looks to the future: Morpeth Golf Club has a new approach to running its 117-year-old business; utilising every asset to broaden its appeal and be much more than just a great course.  With new leadership and investment across the site, Morpeth is focused on drawing in customers to the clubhouse, restaurant, pro […]

John Deere to open doors to the talent of tomorrow

John Deere to open doors to the talent of tomorrow: John Deere will hold an open day at its Apprentice Training Centre this May in a bid to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf and parts business. The company’s revered and respected apprenticeship programme has been running for more […]

John Deere Volunteer Programme open for applications

John Deere Volunteer Programme open for applications: Applications are now open for the 2024 John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme, which will see seven British and Irish greenkeepers travel to Florida to help prepare the world-famous Stadium Course for the best golfers on the planet. The volunteers are chosen from each of BIGGA’s five regions, […]

John Deere dealer acquisition

John Deere dealer acquisition: John Deere’s agricultural and sports turf machinery will be available through a single, larger dealer in the counties of Antrim, Derry/Londonderry, Armagh and Down after Stephen W Moore LTD announced that it is acquiring its neighbouring franchise, Johnston Gilpin & Co LTD. Both Coleraine and Lisburn branches will continue trading from […]

New John Deere dealer acquisition

New John Deere dealer acquisition: John Deere’s agricultural and sports turf machinery will be available through a single, larger dealer in the counties of Antrim, Derry/Londonderry, Armagh and Down after Stephen W Moore LTD announced that it is acquiring its neighbouring franchise, Johnston Gilpin & Co LTD. Both Coleraine and Lisburn branches will continue trading […]

John Deere will not attend the SIMA show

John Deere will not attend the SIMA show: John Deere would like to take this opportunity to inform dealers and customers that they will not be attending the next SIMA show in November 2024 in Paris.  One of the main reasons for this decision is to allow greater focus on country specific dealer and customer […]

John Deere launches hybrid innovations at BTME

John Deere launches hybrid innovations at BTME: John Deere has launched two battery-powered, walk-behind greens mowers and announced further hybrid innovations to its existing product range. The 185 E-Cut and 225 E-Cut greens mowers will be shown for the first time in the UK at the British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association’s BTME event in […]

John Deere announces structure changes

John Deere announces structure changes: Nottinghamshire-based grass machinery distributor Henton & Chattell is to cease being a John Deere dealer at the end of March 2023, with two of Deere’s existing dealer businesses expanding to serve customers in the territory.   Henton & Chattell, which has been in business for 90 years, will continue to trade […]