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P Tuckwell acquires Tomlinson Groundcare

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P Tuckwell acquires Tomlinson Groundcare: P Tuckwell Ltd, the John Deere dealer across the South East and East of England, has completed the acquisition of Tomlinson Groundcare Ltd. 

The acquisition, which has been agreed by respective owners James Tuckwell and the Tomlinson family, will see all employees and the existing branch location at Buxhall, near Stowmarket, retained.

P Tuckwell acquires Tomlinson Groundcare

P Tuckwell acquires Tomlinson Groundcare

The full terms of the agreement are not being disclosed but this acquisition has the full support and approval of John Deere Ltd.

Tomlinson Groundcare was founded by Robert Tomlinson in 1991. Operating from the family smallholding, Robert and his team grew the business moving into a purpose-built workshop in 2005 and a new, large showroom in 2009. Sadly, Robert passed away in 2019 but the Tomlinson Groundcare team, headed up by Adrian Brown, has continued to grow and develop its turf care business throughout much of Suffolk.

Tuckwells was established in 1954 and have been John Deere dealers since 1965. Operating from ten locations across Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Kent, East Sussex and Surrey the business employs over 300 people. In addition, the business runs Tuckwell Farms, a 1500-acre working farm in Suffolk. Tuckwells was one of the first dealers in the UK to take on the John Deere turf franchise.

“Adrian and his team have continued Robert’s ethos and passion for forging long-lasting relationships with private domestic and professional turf customers,” says James Tuckwell. “They have built a strong turf business throughout Suffolk since the company began in 1991. We are excited to be given this opportunity to expand our business and to build on their success. We welcome the Tomlinson Groundcare team to the Tuckwells family and look forward to working together with them and their customers.”

Chris Meacock, John Deere Division Sales Manager for Golf and Turf, said: “I would like to congratulate Adrian and his team for the outstanding job they have done in supporting and growing the John Deere turf care brand in Suffolk since becoming a dealer nearly 33 years ago.

“We are delighted that they have reached this agreement with Tuckwells, which ensures the continuity of the Tomlinson Groundcare team and the dealership outlet within the John Deere network. Both businesses have closely aligned values based on extensive industry experience and outstanding customer service.”

Adrian added: “The team at Tomlinson Groundcare is pleased that a deal has been reached between us and Tuckwells. We have known each other for many years and I am confident that the business is in safe hands and is well placed to continue its development and growth. I look forward to working with James Tuckwell and his team as we integrate Tomlinson Groundcare into the Tuckwell family and begin this new and exciting chapter.”

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ABA Groundcare Celebrates 10 Years with Yamaha

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ABA Groundcare Celebrates 10 Years with Yamaha: First established in 2014, ABA Groundcare based in Tiverton, Devon celebrates 10 years of selling Yamaha’s ATV range this April. Jamie Hutchings initially set up the business following dealer changes in the area and was awarded the franchise in 2014. With a strong background selling the brand for a previous dealer, it was a no-brainer for Jamie to continue with a brand he knew and was respected in the area.

“Yamaha UK were forthcoming in working with me, it felt like they saw the opportunity to keep growing the brand in the area. We have gone from being one of the youngest dealers to now one of the older ones.” When the partnership first began, ABA Groundcare sold up to 20 ATVs per year, now the company sells over 85 units into the surrounding area. ABA Groundcare took on a bigger area in recent years following the purchase of Hayes Garden Machinery at the end of 2023. The business now operates from two locations: Tiverton, Devon and Dorchester, Dorset. “Yamaha holds a strong reputation in the area, and we will support any potential customers but most of our ATVs go to the farming community. We are confident in the brand from the product point of view but also from the back-up and after sales support we receive from Yamaha UK themselves.”

ABA Groundcare Celebrates 10 Years with Yamaha

ABA Groundcare Celebrates 10 Years with Yamaha

“We at Yamaha ATV UK are delighted to have been in partnership with ABA Groundcare for the past 10 years. Jamie and his team have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the needs of their customers and a true passion for the Yamaha brand. Their dedication to providing exceptional service and expertise has been instrumental in the continued growth and success of Yamaha ATVs in the southwest region. We look forward to many more years of this successful partnership.” Gareth Sloane, Manager, Power Products, Yamaha UK.

Celebrations will continue at the company’s open day on Saturday 20th April. Congratulations ABA Groundcare, here’s to another 10 years.

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Russells Groundcare visit Toro U.K.

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Russells Groundcare visit Toro U.K: The Sales Team at Toro U.K. Limited were proud to host Russells Groundcare Ltd at the Spellbrook, Hertfordshire Head Office this month.

The two-day Sales and Product training focused on predominantly the Landscape Contractor & Site Works portfolios. Despite the inclement weather conditions, the team managed to view a number of products from the Grandstand Revolution stand-on mower to the new Toro Dingo® TX700, Compact Utility Loader.

Russells Groundcare visit Toro U.K.

Russells Groundcare visit Toro U.K.

Matthew Coleman, Sales Manager, Professional Landscape Contractor & Site Works Equipment – UK Direct Market shared his feedback on the days. “I am proud to be able to host this training for our long-established Dealer, Russells Groundcare. The training made for a great opportunity to focus Russells’ Pro Sales Team on the extensive Toro portfolio. The visit covered the benefits and features of Toro products for the commercial customer; a tour of our Spellbrook factory; an insight into future developments and the chance for Toro U.K and Russells to spend invaluable time together as a team.

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Polaris adds Gammies Groundcare to dealer network

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Polaris adds Gammies Groundcare to dealer network: Polaris Off Road is pleased to welcome Gammies Groundcare to its UK dealer network. Based in Forfar, Scotland, Gammies Groundcare provides its products and services in the surrounding 50-mile radius including across Angus, Fife, and Aberdeenshire.  

After being founded in 1968, Gammies Groundcare began with a focus in agricultural equipment. As the business grew, the focus changed from agricultural machinery to groundcare equipment and Gammies was soon acknowledged as the equipment specialists in and around Aberdeen and Angus.

Polaris adds Gammies Groundcare to dealer network

Polaris adds Gammies Groundcare to dealer network

Supplying a huge variety of equipment including lawn, garden, agricultural, horticultural and groundcare equipment as well as being part of the A.M. Phillips group, it seemed only fitting to expand the range to offer Polaris Off Road Vehicles.

“Polaris provides such a great depth of vehicle range which our customers are looking for,” said Les Gammie, Branch Manager. “The product development and innovation is incredible it is something we feel our customers would benefit from. We really like the way that Polaris vehicles can be customised with the hundreds of accessories they offer.”

Gammies Groundcare will offer the full Polaris line-up including the RANGER, Sportsman and RZR brands as well as the Youth line-up.

As well as offering the full line-up, Gammies has its own workshop which is filled with experienced engineers who provide servicing, repair and maintenance of an extensive variety of equipment, including the brands they sell and more. Gammies’ engineers provide services both onsite and in the workshop.

For more information on Gammies Groundcare visit: https://gammies.co.uk/.

For more information, please contact the Polaris ORV Media Office at press@polaris-orv.media.

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Groundcare Supplier award for Wiedenmann UK

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Groundcare Supplier award for Wiedenmann UK: Wiedenmann UK has welcomed winning an industry award. The sales teams at top dealers, Ernest Doe & Sons voted Wiedenmann UK their top supplier of groundcare equipment in a poll of dealer staff.

The award was presented at the Ernest Doe & Sons 63rd annual Show at Ulting, Maldon where Does also celebrated 125 years in business.

Groundcare Supplier award for Wiedenmann UK

Groundcare Supplier award for Wiedenmann UK

Angus Doe, Managing Director, left, and Andy Turbin, Groundcare General Sales Manager, right, presented Wiedenmann UK’s Sales Manager, Chas Ayres, centre, with the award.

Ernest Doe & Sons represent Wiedenmann UK in London boroughs Essex, Surrey, Sussex, Herts , North London, M25, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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