New dealer appointments around the UK
There have been a number new sales and service agreements for various brands and dealers; we round up what’s been going on.
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Horsch
German maker Horsch has strengthened its presence in Scotland, with Kelso and Lothian Harvesters taking on the full range of Horsch sprayers and land working products, while in Derbyshire, Claas main dealer Alkmonton tractors has also been tasked with shifting the Horsch brand.
Kuhn
Owning four depots in Hampshire, Berkshire, West Sussex and Salisbury, Oakes Bros now has the job of selling the full lineup of Kuhn’s minimum tillage products and combination seed drills.
Claas
Machinery giant Claas no longer has a financial interest in Sellars, one of Scotland’s largest agricultural dealerships. The Scottish firm has seven branches and is taking the business back under family control after buying out the minority stake held by Claas.
Polaris
Small-scale machinery dealer AJ&R Scamblers has been tasked with selling Polaris products to the horticulture and agriculture industries, covering Cambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Vicon
Wanting to tap into the West Country market, Vicon has added James Pryce Tractors to its dealer network.
With depots at South Moulton and Tiverton in Devon, Pryce will offer the full range of Vicon kit including mowers, sprayers and tillage equipment.
Opico
The latest in a very long line of Opico appointments sees AB Wright Engineering, based in the Scottish Borders, add Maschio Gaspardo’s tillage and mowing lineup to its portfolio.