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AriensCo putting dealers in pole position

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AriensCo putting dealers in pole position: AriensCo, an industry leader in outdoor power equipment, will hold its annual dealer meeting at the legendary home of British motor racing, Silverstone on 8th September. The day will be led by the senior management team including Jochen Schneider, Executive Vice President of EMEAA and Darren Spencer, Vice President for EMEAA with all on-programme dealers for Ariens, Countax and Westwood invited.

The meeting’s theme is Pole Position and will showcase AriensCo’s new products, people and support which will put AriensCo and its dealers in pole position for the new season, and future seasons to come.

AriensCo putting dealers in pole position

AriensCo putting dealers in pole position

The annual event will give dealers the chance to learn about the exciting news for 2023 including AriensCo’s ever expanding range of petrol and battery powered zero-turns and a new commercial brand, joining the AriensCo family.

The meeting will also give dealers the chance to discover new systems that will help market their dealerships and encourage growth and Ariens Academy – a programme to educate and train dealers on its products.

This will be the first in-person dealer meeting since 2019 where, due to Covid-19 restrictions, AriensCo had to hold virtual meetings and smaller roadshows. However, despite Covid-19, AriensCo didn’t take its foot off the pedal. In fact, AriensCo continued to invest in all areas of operations, fuelling impressive growth in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Darren Spencer, Vice President for EMEAA is excited to finally meet dealers face to face, “While our virtual meetings and roadshow helped us through tough times, I can’t wait to see all of our dealers again in person. We’ve been working hard to deliver on new products, partnerships and systems that are going to put us and our dealers in pole position now, and in the future.”

If you’re interested in becoming an AriensCo dealer or you’d like more information, please contact: marketingdepartment@ariensco.com

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Statement from Campey Turf Care Systems

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Statement from Campey Turf Care Systems: Richard Campey and everyone at Campey Turf Care Systems are deeply saddened by the news that Arsenal FC Head Groundsman Steve Braddock has passed away.

Richard said “I have known Steve a very long time, after we met at London Colney. He became a close friend, and we shared the same drive and interest in maintaining natural surfaces for sport. Steve was always willing to try out new methods and machinery ahead of their time. You always knew where you stood with him. He was a true gentleman and never wavered in the pursuit of perfection for his sports pitches and was an advocate for the highest standards for the industry as a whole. He will be greatly missed.

Statement from Campey Turf Care Systems

Statement from Campey Turf Care Systems

We send our sincere condolences to Steve’s wife Shuk, their daughters Jasmine and Lily, and all Steve’s family and friends.”

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Hunts Engineering a successful dealer

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Hunts Engineering a successful dealer: After working together now for just over a year, Hunts Engineering Ltd is proving a highly successful dealer in the Midlands, for Campey Turf Care Systems.

Starting as an agricultural dealership focusing on engineering, the Warwickshire based family-owned company has established itself in the professional turf care sector.

Hunts Engineering a successful dealer

Hunts Engineering a successful dealer

Hunts Engineering a successful dealerWith Peter Hunt having more than 35 years of experience in the industry and a strong reputation for customer service, Hunts make the perfect addition to the Campey dealer framework. Founded in 2007 owners of Hunts, Peter and Julie Hunt, want to continue growing the fine turf arm of the business, and they believe the Campey line of machinery is the perfect portfolio to do it with.

“We’re taking on everything that Campey does. We want to have the complete range so we can go into a golf course, club or school and offer them a comprehensive package. For us, that was really important because we want our customers to come to us with any requests or issues and have an answer or solution for them.

“We’ve grown our business on the back of service and our dedicated and skilled team. Having the final solution is a big value to us and our customers.

“This industry is very much person to person, and demonstrations are important. Especially with Campey machinery because it’s not the run of the mill tractors and mowers; it’s specialist equipment.

“Personally, it makes our jobs more interesting working with this type of equipment. Most of the time, you can see an instant result or effect with this machinery, and we think that is why people respond to it.

“We also need support from Campey when we have questions and Jason Moody has been very good for that. When he says he’ll do something, he does it, which is so important for our customers and us.”

With two dedicated Campey salespeople and five fully qualified mechanics operating on-site and in the workshop, the Hunts backup team is more than capable of providing the first-class service customers expect from Campey.

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Ben Burgess to acquire JW Doubleday

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Ben Burgess to acquire JW Doubleday: Long-standing John Deere dealer JW Doubleday is to be sold to Ben Burgess in line with the manufacturer’s Dealer of Tomorrow strategy. 

Doubleday has sold John Deere’s agricultural machinery for more than 40 years – an anniversary marked in June 2022 – but an agreement has been reached with Ben Burgess to transfer all staff and sites, with a completion date expected before the end of October.

Ben Burgess to acquire JW Doubleday

Ben Burgess to acquire JW Doubleday

The deal will see Ben Burgess, which has been a John Deere dealer since 1964, expand into Lincolnshire for the first time, adding four more sites to its existing seven. It will take over the sites at Holbeach, Old Leake and Swineshead in Lincolnshire, as well as increasing its footprint in Norfolk with Doubleday’s depot at Kings Lynn.

It means that, from November, Ben Burgess will serve farmers and contractors in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Rutland.

John Deere Limited Divisional Business Manager, Joedy Ibbotson, said: “I would like to express our gratitude to the Doubleday-Collishaw family for what they have done, supporting and growing the John Deere brand since becoming a dealer.

“The agreement with Ben Burgess – which ensures the continuity of the Doubleday team and dealership outlets within the John Deere network – is great news as it brings together two outstanding dealerships, both with a long history of representing John Deere.

“The two businesses are closely aligned. Both have a strong culture of customer support, helping customers embed John Deere’s products and cutting-edge technological innovations into their farming operations.”

Ben Turner, Director at Ben Burgess, said: “We are delighted to be able to confirm the agreement that has been reached with the Doubleday group, which has an enviable reputation for being a strong, successful and customer-centric business for 50 years.

“Farmers and contractors in Lincolnshire and Norfolk have been served fantastically by the group’s talented staff, and we are privileged to be taking on the outstanding legacy the Doubleday dealerships have built in the territory.

“We are both family businesses and share the same values. We will uphold our high standards for sales and service moving into the future. Both groups are committed to business continuity as usual for customers and staff while the deal is completed.”

Ian Doubleday-Collishaw, grandson of the company’s founder, commented: “This decision has not been taken lightly, but the Doubleday-Collishaw family is determined to protect the future of its loyal team and the longevity of a reputable John Deere dealer across our trading area.

“The combination of our joint processes, dedicated teams and the infrastructure already in place at Ben Burgess will deliver the best value to both our team and customers. We are confident the level of service you our customers are accustomed to will continue undisrupted.

“My family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated team and our loyal customers, many of whom we consider our friends who have supported us throughout our 40 years as a John Deere dealer.”

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Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau

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Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau: Rain Bird is exhibiting at GaLaBau, the international trade fair for the design and installation of urban, green and open spaces held at the Exhibition Centre, Nuremburg, Germany 14-17 September 2022.

Rain Bird GmbH (Stand 4-127)  is exhibiting a number of new, innovative irrigation products including controllers and flow sensors which are designed to underline the company’s commitment to the Intelligent use of Water™.

Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau

Rain Bird shows new technology at GaLaBau

The latest addition to the range is the RC2 smart irrigation screenless control solution which enables irrigation installations to be controlled from any location. Quick Pair Technology enables seamless Bluetooth set-up with a mobile phone or tablet and the Rain Bird App enables WiFi access for irrigation scheduling, real-time alerts, automatic weather adjustments which are all designed to save water and money.

The latest LXME 2 commercial controller is fully modular offering flexible features and is ideal for both new installations and retrofit applications. With its large backlit LCD screen and simplified programming, users can customize station capacity from 12 to 48 stations and also to upgrade to the PRO version which gives access to additional features including advanced flow management capabilities.

Aside from controllers, Rain Bird will also highlight new flow sensor technology with the new cost effective and easy to install FG100 Flow Sensor. Designed for residential and smaller commercial applications, it monitors irrigation for high or low flow, instantly identifying when there is a leak or line break. Information is fed back to the ESP-ME3 controller and enables remedial action to be taken immediately and remotely through the Rain Bird App. The FG 100 design includes a paddle wheel that sits in ceramic bearings which gives durability and also does not need to be removed during the annual shutdown when usung air to push water out of the system.

Contractors, landscaping professionals, architects and specifiers from federal, state and local authorities visiting the Rain Bird stand will have the opportunity to find out more about Rain Bird’s development of innovative irrigation technology designed to  help all sectors of  the landscaping industry to achieve its own water efficiency goals. Contact: Peter Longman, Rain Bird Europe, plongman@rainbird.eu  www.rainbird.eu

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