BAGMA BULLETIN MAY-JUNE 2023 1

Exclusive Agreement

Lincoln-based Spaldings has secured an exclusive distribution agreement for Dutch Openers tine drill coulters in the UK and Ireland. Previously, Spaldings shared distribution rights for the Canadian manufacturer’s products. Photo shows the new management team at Spaldings: (from left) Nigel Whelan, Paul Bray and David Fox with examples of the Dutch Openers drill coulters.

Uk Subsidiary

Italian manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo plans to establish an independent UK branch in the Midlands to distribute and back-up its range of sprayers, fertiliser spreaders, directdrills and cultivation equipment. To ensure continuity and a seamless transition as dealers move across to the new business, current UK distributor Opico will continue to oversee distribution and provide back-up until end of the year.

Augmenta Reality

CNH Industrial has purchased Athensbased Augmenta, a previous investment and strategic partner. The acquisition means that CNHI’s Raven Industries can develop and fully integrate Augmenta’s products over the coming years.

Chandlers Teams Up With Horsch

Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd is supplying the full range of Horsch cultivation, drilling and spraying equipment through four depots trading as Chandlers RFM west of the M5 – Bridgnorth in Shropshire, Ross on Wye in Herefordshire, Martley in Worcestershire and Raglan in Monmouthshire.

Russ Brett of Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd said: “Working with Horsch follows our strategy to sell quality, high-tech equipment, and these innovative products complement our existing valued franchises.”

Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd acquired fellow Agco dealer, Ross Farm Machinery (RFM), earlier this year. RFM used to sell Horsch products via the Simba franchise.