Events

Merlo UK 2022 dealer awards

Merlo UK were pleased to welcome their dealers to the 2022 Merlo UK Dealer Conference at the beginning of December. The event was held at the global headquarters of Merlo Group in Cuneo, Italy.

Titled “Partners for Life” the two day event was geared to give Merlo UK dealer partners an insight into the significant investments being planned by Merlo Group to meet future global demand for the Merlo product range.

Attendees were also given a full tour of the Merlo onsite manufacturing & production facility, had an opportunity to drive and test a wide range of Merlo products and were shown the latest new Merlo product developments to be launched in 2023.

The conference concluded with the Merlo UK 2022 Awards Dinner. Held in the historic 600 year old Castello Rosso castle the event recognised Merlo UK’s top performing dealers across several categories.

Ramsay & Jackson - Parts Dealer of the Year 2022. Ramsay & Jackson could have been forgiven for slowing down their operation and potentially throwing in the towel following a devastating fire at their yard in April. However, the strength of character of the whole team at Ramsay & Jackson shone through as they continued to provide a first class parts service, despite operating in incredibly challenging circumstances. Add to that the fact that Ramsay & Jackson remain on course to achieve their 2022 forecast parts volumes is highly impressive.

Ancroft Tractors - Service Dealer of the Year 2022. Ancroft Tractors is a dealer that has for many years provided a top quality, reliable service to

From Left to Right: Merlo UK’s Robin Cooch, Ramsay & Jackson’s Neil Ramsay, Merlo Group CEO Paolo Merlo

their local Merlo customer base. A proactive approach to training ensures their Merlo technicians are equipped with the most up to date training and technology to provide an exemplary customer experience in any situation. With a ‘Service First’ approach Ancroft Tractors continues to offer their customers the very best in back-up and support!

Agriscope - Merlo Ambassador of the Year Award 2022. Agriscope are the first recipient of the all-new Merlo Ambassador of the Year Award for exemplification of the values of the Merlo brand in customer service, communication and brand representation. Consistently going above-and-beyond expectations, Agriscope have shown year on year growth in their parts business all whilst maintaining an excellent reputation for aftersales support & service.

RVW Pugh - Agricultural Dealer of the Year 2022. RVW Pugh are celebrating their 25th Year with the Merlo franchise this year. Displaying year in year out a consistently robust performance for Merlo agricultural sales, RVW Pugh have firmly hit, and exceeded their 2022 objectives. Operating across a very diverse farming area RVW Pugh of have succeeded in selling a wide range of Merlo agricultural telescopic handlers to farms large & small.

AF Wiltshire - Overall Dealer of the Year 2022. AF Wiltshire are a long established Merlo dealer that has achieved an impressive result in terms of new machine sales in 2022 securing a very respectable local market share. Always ready to embrace new Merlo technology & products Wiltshires were one of the first UK dealers to operate their own fully electric eWorker demonstrator unit.

A focus on Merlo customer retention in 2022 has paid off with many customers returning to Wiltshires when the time has come to change their existing Merlo.

From Left to Right: Merlo Group CEO Paolo Merlo, Agriscope’s Richard Troop, Merlo UK’s Shaun Groom

From Left to Right: Merlo UK’s Owen Buttle, RVW Pugh’s Emma Pugh, Merlo Group CEO Paolo Merlo

events Leading UK Dairy Event Spring 2023

Harrison & Hetherington has released the date for the 2023 Dairy Showcase which takes place annually at Borderway Mart, Carlisle.

Harrison & Hetherington, the UK’s leading auctioneers, has today announced that its annual dairy showcase, Borderway UK Dairy Expo will return next spring. The event, which is now a key industry event for dairy farmers across the globe, will take place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March 2023 and is expected to attract in the region of 7,000 visitors.

UK Dairy Expo acts as a shop window for breeders and producers and brings together some of the UK’s finest dairy stock. Alongside this, it is also a trade event where businesses within the industry can showcase the latest research, developments, and innovative technology that farmers can utilise to improve efficiency and productivity as we navigate the uncertain times ahead.

The return of the event last year following the pandemic highlighted the outstanding reputation the event has earned since it inaugurated in 2012. In addition to those attending in person, viewers tuned in from as far as the USA, Australia, and New Zealand to watch the first ever livestreaming of the event.

Commenting on the announcement of the return of Borderway UK Dairy Expo, Harrison & Hetherington Dairy Sales Manager, Auctioneer, and event organiser, Glyn Lucas, said: “We were absolutely blown away by the support of last year’s Dairy Expo and are incredibly excited to see it return in 2023. The event has gone from strength to strength, and this is testament to all the hard work and commitment from everyone involved. I think it’s fair to say that Borderway UK Dairy Expo has become one of the principal dairy shows in not only the UK, but across the globe.”

In addition to the livestock classes, the UK Dairy Expo programme will also include breed society shows and demonstrations, young handler classes, a trade exhibition and informative seminar series, although details of these will be finalised closer to the event.

Scott Donaldson adds: “With an ever-changing industry it’s so important to provide a platform for farmers to embrace and explore new and up-to-date trends and developments that might help them secure the future of their own enterprises.” For more information on Borderway UK Dairy Expo, please visit: www. borderwayukdairyexpo.uk.

Save the date for the Spring Tractor World Show: Bookings Open Now

Take your hand off the tiller for a moment to put an important new date in your diary: The spectacular Spring Tractor World and Classic Commercial Show, at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March 2023. The biggest and longestestablished show of its kind, 2023’s show packs in even more, including veteran, vintage and classic tractors and agricultural machinery, commercials, Land Rovers, club displays, stationary engines, miniature steam engines, models, and vintage horticultural and garden equipment. With all the event favourites visitors love, Sunday sees the return of the popular Classic Commercial Drive-In Day.

Filling all three large exhibition halls at the wellconnected and equipped Three Counties Showground, comfort is guaranteed, with ample parking and refreshments. There’s shopping for every enthusiast, with the UK’s largest gathering of specialist, vintage, spares, model, workwear and gift traders, plus Saturday’s famous H.J Pugh & Co vintage auction, with over 100 tractors and 1500 lots expected.

Don’t miss out on the biggest event kicking off 2023! Secure your trade, exhibit, auction or club place booking, purchase discounted advance day, weekend and camping tickets, and see all information on the new website: www.tractorworldshow.co.uk.