New premises and franchises as Su olk dealer invests in business expansion

West Suffolk-based M Yardy Engineering Ltd has relocated into new premises, providing much needed space for the growing business. David Williams visited the new site.

The depot, near Lakenheath, is not far from the previous premises but o ers better access for customers from throughout East Anglia. Proprietor Marcus Yardy built his business adapting and repairing agricultural machinery - specialising in machines for root crop and vegetable harvesting, and turf production. The engineering services will continue in the modern, larger workshops, and customers will bene t from a new showroom stocking a range of agricultural supplies. Carefully selected implement brands will also be represented.

Spares and repairs

Hydraulic hoses and ttings are made up on site, mainly using Kiowa components. A wide range of Fuchs and Exol lubricants are stocked, and there is a good selection of tools, parts, hitch and linkage ttings, lights, bearings and trailer components from brands including Granit, Kramp, Gwaza, TVH and Sparex.

Implement franchises

The dealer has taken on implement franchises including Nardi ploughs, drills, disc harrows and tine cultivators; Ca ni mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers; Eurospand fertiliser applicators and Irriland irrigation equipment. “These are quality brands, and we will provide a full spares and service back-up,” explained sales manager, Gavin Haverson. “As well as catering for arable farms, we will specialise in machinery for orchards and vineyards, and have already received enquiries from potential customers across the UK.”

ScanStone parts

Previously the premises was used by potato machinery manufacturer, ScanStone and the considerable parts stock will remain on site – with M Yardy Engineering taking on local parts supply, servicing and repairs for the brand. FG