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New John Deere Appointment

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New John Deere Appointment: Michael Grey has been appointed the new strategic account manager for turf and other non-agricultural equipment at John Deere Limited, replacing Brian D’Arcy.

Working from the John Deere Limited headquarters at Langar near Nottingham, Michael is now responsible for maintaining existing and developing new relationships with strategic and key account customers throughout the UK and Ireland, with support from the company’s national dealer networks.

New John Deere Appointment

Michael Grey studied Agricultural Business Management at Reading University and joined John Deere in January 2012 as an area aftermarket manager covering Ireland, Wales, the West Midlands and south-west England. He was then promoted to territory manager for central and southern England in 2015 before taking up his new role at the beginning of October.

“Michael’s customer and dealer experience gained over nearly seven years on territory will serve as a very good foundation for his new position as strategic account manager,” said turf division sales manager Chris Meacock.

After joining the company as a demonstrator in 2007, Brian D’Arcy was promoted to product sales specialist in 2008, then territory manager for Wales and the West Midlands in July 2009 before taking on the strategic account manager role in 2014.

Brian has recently been promoted to the post of product manager for compact & utility tractors in Region 2 (Europe, CIS, North Africa and the Near & Middle East), based at Deere’s European HQ in Mannheim, Germany.

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ECHO’s New 58V Range

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ECHO’s New 58V Range: Battery power for garden and groundcare tools has now been around for some time. However, it’s only since the advent of powerful lithium-ion batteries that electric power could really compete against petrol two-stroke. Now, a new generation of lithium-ion products has arrived and ECHO outdoor power tools are at the forefront with their new range of 58 Volt battery products. This product range includes a battery hedgetrimmer, trimmer, lawn mower, power blower and chainsaw for semi-professional and domestic use.

When you consider the benefits of electric power, it’s easy to see why it has grown so quickly since lithium-ion batteries became commercial. The obvious features are batteries that produce the same power as petrol engined tools, with no exhaust emissions and without the need to store petrol and mix two-stroke. No effort is required to get started. You just charge and go, cutting, trimming, blowing leaves and mowing with virtually no noise or vibration.

ECHO's New 58V Range

Today’s 58V batteries are designed to give you more than enough power in constant use to carry out most tasks. The ECHO interchangeable battery system is available with two options, 2Ah and 4Ah. The hedgetrimmer, trimmer and power blower come with a standard 2Ah battery but if you’re looking for a longer run time you have the option of a 4Ah battery, and remember, you only need the one. Recharging is fast with the Quick Charger, ensuring 30 minutes charging time for the 2Ah and 60 minutes for the 4Ah, and you can always buy a spare battery as a back-up if required. Buy the chainsaw or mower and they come with a 4Ah battery as standard, so you would have the benefit of the extra run time for other products you might need.

ECHO battery products are built to the same professional standards as all their products, so they are solid, durable and ergonomic. As there are no moving parts no engine servicing is required, which means there is another cost saving in addition to no longer needing to buy petrol. ECHO 58V lithium-ion battery products come with a two-year domestic or one-year professional warranty and there is a two-year warranty on the batteries.

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New Depots For Kubota Dealership

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New Depots For Kubota Dealership: West Country Kubota dealership, Vincent Tractors & Plant have announced the dates for the official opening of their two new depots in Devon.

The Fraddon based machinery dealership has opened two new depots.  The first one in Holsworthy on the Holsworthy Industrial Estate, whilst the second is at Smithaleigh (Choakford Corner, Plympton, PL7 5BB).  Both depots will focus on the full range of Kubota equipment – agriculture, construction and groundcare.

New Depots For Kubota Dealership

With both depots now open to customers there will be official launch events at both sites.  Holsworthy will officially open on 5th December 2018, whilst Smithaleigh will open on 11th December 2018.

To launch the new depots there will be an open day at each site between 12 noon and 8pm.  Visitors will be able to see much of the Kubota product range, meet the team and tour the facilities as well as enter an exclusive prize draw.

Paul Vincent, Managing Director of Vincent Tractors & Plant said “We are all very excited about the company expansion, and the opening of the two new depots”.

“Both depots will have sales, parts and service departments offering local support.  My sons, Nick and Alec, have joined the business to ensure that it continues to grow and provide family values and support to our existing customers in Cornwall and to our new customers in Devon.  We look forward to providing the same high level of customer service from the Devon depots, as we have done in Cornwall for the last 52 years.”

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New Aquatrols Team Structure

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New Aquatrols Team Structure: Aquatrols Europe, world leader in the development of cutting-edge water management products and bio nutritional solutions, is pleased to announce several new appointments within the Sales and Account Management team.

Alan Jack has assumed position of Account Manager covering Scotland from October 2018. Alan takes over from Graham O’Connor who has begun a 12-month sabbatical at Aquatrols Corporation of America, relishing his new role as a Product Manager. Alan has an established background in the golf and sports sector, including greenkeeping experience and more recently, Area Sales Manager for Fairways GM Ltd, working in the amenity market.

New Aquatrols Team Structure

Hamish Crichton, formerly Head of Sales at loyalty agency Stream Comms Ltd joined in September 2018, taking on the role of Account Manager in the Midlands. Hamish fills the shoes of Gerald Orme who retired at the age of 74 after 15 years in the business. Hamish brings extensive experience in commercial operations and sales and marketing. He has a keen interest in golf and intends to put that knowledge to good use whilst tackling the more intricate technical aspects of his new role.

The latest appointment from this innovative, fast-paced company is Alan Pierce. He will cover Eastern England as Account Manager and will join the team in January 2019. Alan takes over from Michael Fance, who assumed position as European Account Manager and technical support for AEL in September 2018.  Alan brings previous extensive experience from both commercial and technical parts of the turf industry. He is a BIGGA Master Greenkeeper and joins us having recently been working as Group Sales Manager for the well known John Deere dealer, Burden Bros Agri Ltd.

Aquatrols continues to invest in people, recognising and developing talent to realise future success. The team looking forward to working with you.  Innovate:Improve:Inspire

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Etesia Launch New Attila Models

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Etesia Launch New Attila Models: Two new Attila pedestrian brushcutters have been revealed by Etesia UK ready for the 2019 season.

With built-in rugged reliability as standard, the new Etesia AK60 and AH75 pedestrian brushcutters have been designed to work in the toughest of conditions. These powerful workhorses effectively deal with clearing vegetation from a wide variety of sites – long grass, weeds, bracken and brambles on woodland paths, orchards, holiday parks and road verges. Ease of operation and manoeuvrability ensure total efficiency and high output.

Etesia Launch New Attila Models

Efficiency

Heavy-duty brush cutting (up to Ø30 with AH75 and Ø20 with AK60)
Mowing on the most difficult slopes (up to 20°) thanks to the hydraulic transmission with a differential lock
Two idlers that can be locked without a tool for improved stability on slopes in the AH75
Possibility to fit two wider rear wheels as an option
Cutting height adjustment with three positions from the handle
Handle offset control from the operating position with three working positions and one transport position

Comfort

High manoeuvrability thanks to the hydraulic transmission and three forward speeds and one reverse speed
Differential lock can be engaged without interrupting movement
All operating controls are available from the operating position for convenience and safety
Protection for controls and hands
with the guards incorporated into the handle with a three-position adjustment facility
Central handle that allows easier access to low controls (parking brake, forward transmission bypass, engine starter), with full protection for cables
Parking brake for safe immobilisation
Anti-vibration rubber handles

Etesia Launch New Attila Models

Ruggedness

Machine can be moved into vertical position to gain access to the cutter blade for maintenance and cleaning
Maintenance-free hydrostatic transmission with forced-air cooling, integrated expansion vessel
Flail blades: reversible, protect the blade transmission system, low maintenance costs
Rugged and reliable engines: Engine crank shaft mounted on bearings.

The AK60 model is fitted with a Kawasaki FJ180 OHV engine with a 60cm cutting width, while the AH75 is fitted with a Honda GXV 390 engine with a 75cm cutting width.

A full two-year commercial warranty comes as standard.

For further information, please contact Etesia UK on 01295 680120 or visit www.etesia.co.uk

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