Marst Agri joins Corvus dealer network

Layham based Marst Agri has been appointed Corvus Off-Road main dealer for Suffolk. Boss ORV, is the sole UK distributor of the Corvus Terrain range of 4x4 utility vehicles.

“We offer a big welcome to Marst Agri on joining the BOSS/Corvus network in East Anglia,” says Phil Everett, Boss ORV manging director. “We are delighted to have Mark Butcher, Stewart and Heidi join us on the Corvus adventure.”

Formed in 2017 by agricultural engineers Mark and Stewart, Marst Agri is a Merlo telehandler main dealer and they offer a combined experience of over 40 years in the field. As such they are awarded accreditation for the conduct of Thorough Examinations, the lift truck, fore-end loader, telescopic handler and attachment equivalent of the car MOT.

“We’re proud to become a Corvus main dealer,” says Mark, “the Terrain DX4 has an excellent powerful diesel engine, superb, spacious cab with best-in-class storage and excellent suspension. Whether you’re in agriculture, construction or any rural industry the Corvus UTV is a worthy contender. Anyone interested in a demo is welcome to come and have a go at our yard in Layham.”

GIMA bids farewell to membership ambassador

Colin Wetherley-Mein, GIMA Membership Ambassador, has decided to officially call it a day and retire from GIMA, the leading garden retail supplier organisation.

Colin has been a familiar face within the garden retail industry for 48 years, during his time having worked for Tufflink, Hurn Bros., and more recently, Vitax, where Colin spent 27 years. During this time Colin also played an integral role on the GIMA Council, eventually becoming President in 2015.

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Following his first retirement from Vitax in 2017 Colin wanted to keep supporting the industry he loves by working closely with the team at GIMA through his role as GIMA Membership Ambassador; a role originally created specifically with Colin in mind. During his time with the association, Colin has been a fantastic support to so many GIMA members starting out in the sector, providing invaluable advice and information about how to succeed.

Vicky Nuttall, GIMA Director says: “Colin has been a great support to our members and also to me personally during my time at GIMA. There is no question that we’ll miss his energy and enthusiasm for our industry. I know that everyone who Colin has worked with over the years will want to wish him a very long, happy and heathy retirement.”

Although Colin is retiring from GIMA, he continues his work as Greenfingers Charity Trustee. He also hopes to spend more time on his other passion as a cricket umpire.