Massey Ferguson man joins RVW Pugh

BAGMA MEMBER RVW Pugh has appointed Andrew Purnell as sales director for its Massey Ferguson business. Andrew has previously spent 10 years associated with the Massey Ferguson brand working for AGCO and most recently spent two years as distribution channel development manager for Lely. Andrew will be responsible for not just the Massey Ferguson brand, but all other machinery brands held by RVW Pugh.

RVW Pugh has held the Massey Ferguson franchise since 2000 and continues to grow its agricultural business with the recent separation of the Fendt brand to form sister company TR Machinery. RVW Pugh, which also holds the franchises for Merlo, Vaderstad, Sumo, Alpego, Teagle, Yamaha, Sulky, and AW Trailers, covers the Powys, Cheshire, Shropshire & Staffordshire area.

Robert Pugh, group chairman, said: “Andrew’s passion for the Massey Ferguson brand, in-depth knowledge of the Massey Ferguson products, and good working relationship with the RVW Pugh team and customers makes him an excellent fit in helping drive our business forward.”

Emma Pugh, managing director, added: “Both Dad and I have had an excellent working relationship with Andrew for over 12 years from when he started out as our area sales manager for Massey Ferguson. We are all very excited about having Andrew on the team.”

Andrew commented: “I am delighted to join RVW Pugh Ltd. I have known Robert, Caroline, Emma and the team for many years, and I am looking forward to working with them again, only this time as part of the successful dealership team. I have always had a passion for Massey Ferguson, even learning to drive on a 590! I have gained great experience having worked for two of the industry’s leading companies and cannot wait to get stuck in.”