TNS Roundup July 2022

July 2022

ROUNDUP Apprenticeship Success Our latest apprentices graduate from the TNS Apprenticeship programme.

Million Milestone Massey Ferguson reaches one million unit milestone.

Show season is back in full swing!

We were greeted with packed stands as the Norfolk and Suffolk Shows returns to our calenders!

Simba and Great Plains Find Simba and Great Plains parts at your local TNS branch.

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Welcome

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t’s been a year since I wrote my last pre-harvest review and once again, we are on the cusp of reaping the rewards of 12 months of hard graft.

Commodity pricing and those associated to inputs continue to fluctuate but with the prospect of some good incomes we hope for some positivity for our farming friends. Costs and pricing within our own business remain volatile. Operating costs remain high, even when compared to our forecasts. Unfortunately, my crystal ball remains cloudy, but I hope for better pricing as we move closer to the year end.

2022 has brought back our show season. I would like to express my thanks to all those who have visited us to say ‘hello’ and ‘welcome back’ over the past few weeks. I know I speak for all those at TNS that it’s lovely to greet people in person once again.

We now look ahead to 2023. With factory production for 2022 all but closed we have now started planning the 2023 objectives. With manufacturers and suppliers promoting long lead times it has become imperative to forward forecast as much as possible. With these challenges firmly in our mind we have planned our demo machinery plans for the harvest and cultivation seasons. Once again, we have a broad range for you to test in your farm conditions, so please speak to our teams to discuss.

As I mentioned in last year’s report 2021 saw the launch of many new aspects to TNS: • Approved Used – continues to see growth in the export and national markets. Call James or Rob or visit www.tnsgroup.co.uk/approved • SymAgri – has traded in line with objectives and we have significant interest nationally for our services. Have a look at what the team can offer. www.symagri.co.uk • Our web shop has seen a significant increase in traffic and we continue to invest with this digital interface www.tnsgroup.co.uk/buy-online • Manitou, GreenMech and Honda – are all trading well with tremendous growth in all areas.

Our teams across the group are here to assist and I would like to thank them for their continued efforts to deliver a first-class service to our customers.

Thank you once again for your continued business and support in these challenging times.

James Thurlow 2

Group Managing Director

Our Branches:

Thurlow Nunn Standen Fakenham

Littleport (Head Office)

Wisbech Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1RA

Attleborough

Attleborough

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Fakenham

Littleport

Enterprise Way, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SN

Kennett

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Melton

Moulton Road, Kennett, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8QT

Melton

The Street, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1PN

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It’s Show Time!

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how season is finally back and it’s great to be able to greet people in person once again. We had a mixed bag of weather for the Suffolk Show in May, offset by the fun of being at a show again showcasing the latest machines and seeing returning faces. It was great to also feature our special Massey Ferguson Platinum Jubilee tractor, draped in union jack colours to celebrate the occasion.

To prepare for the return of agricultural show schedule, our Product Support Team have been tirelessly working away and preparing every detail to welcome everyone back to our stand.

With Manitou UK celebrating it’s 50th year, it was great to have a special edition golden Manitou on display as well!

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Richie Hannant and Chris Tew with Bessie at The Royal Norfolk Show.

The Royal Norfolk Show also proved to be a successful event, welcoming everyone back and having a new platform to showcase our products.

With the introduction of the Agricultural ring, we were delighted to have the chance to run demonstrations over both days.

Our Fendt Rogator 645 Sprayer was in action showcasing it’s spraying application, with Kris from our Product Support Team at the wheel.

Amongst all the brands on display over the Norfolk Show, Bessie, our steam engine, was proudly on display. Bessie was sold by George Thurlow exactly 100 years ago to the month, a great reminder of the long history the Thurlow family carries within East Anglian agriculture.

A big thank you goes to everyone that came over to support both shows to make them as successful as possible.

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Team Spotlight SymAgri, powered by the Thurlow Nunn Group, was formed in partnership with Trimble to offer guidance and precision agriculture solutions for all seasons, all crops, all terrains and all vehicles.

With a wide portfolio of products you are sure to find what you need, from display screens, lightbar systems, the EZ-steer and the new EZ-pilot assisted steering systems, through to camera systems to monitor areas of implements not visible from the tractor cab and the AgGPS autopilot automated steering system.

Gavin Ludkin Technologies Manager

Andy Bell Technologies Area Sales Support Manager

Sam Mead Graham Hubbard Precision Engineer Precision Engineer

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Katharina Sofley Senior Administrator

@: www.symagri.co.uk

Meet the Team Katharina Sofley Senior Administrator - SymAgri

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’m the new Senior Administrator for SymAgri, based in Attleborough. My role requires me to support the team with administrative duties and offer customer service support to our customers regards guidance and precision agriculture solutions. Agricultural Farming is completely new to me, but I’m working with a fab team who are doing an amazing job teaching me the ropes!

Previous roles include Motortrade sales & customer service, Rewards Marketing and Administration & patient relations within the NHS. At home I am Mum to two little people, a dog and a cat; who keep my partner and I busier than any job we’ve ever had! We’re an outdoor family, we enjoy exploring our beautiful countryside and travelling when we can.

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Premier Partner TNS are proud to be a GRIMME Premier Partner

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NS are proud to be awarded the GRIMME Premium Partner status by achieving the standards required by GRIMME to give the best possible service for our customers across their product range. We continue to invest in our staff with the training offered to cover sales, parts and technical service.

With machines continuously evolving it is paramount we keep apace technically and we have therefore strengthened our team in numbers and knowledge knowing that we have to meet the exacting standards, along with giving our staff the opportunity to be specialised in supporting the GRIMME products.

For more information on GRIMME products head over to their website.

GRIMME GT 170 S Harvester in action on a farm.

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With over 150 machine types, GRIMME offers the most comprehensive and widest product range in the potato, beet and vegetable sectors.

• Separating technology • Planting technology • Soil cultivation • Harvest preparation • Harvesting Technology • Self-propelled harvester • Handling equipment TNS has four manufacturer-trained GRIMME technicians who regularly attend maintenance courses to ensure a high quality of workmanship and service. We offer out-of-season GRIMME servicing, machine re specifications, field repairs, hydraulic checks, machine appraisals and winterization.

At TNS, our GRIMME trained skilled service technicians ensure an excellent service and a rapid availability of GRIMME Original Parts. Only the original part ensures unique quality, accuracy of fit and long service life, but that is not all. The function warranty guarantees, in the true sense of the word, the function of all the components and not only of one special part.

Kyle Tew, our Area Sales Manager, previously worked as a GRIMME technician at TNS Melton. He has in-depth GRIMME parts and service knowledge. Please note our GRIMME parts are only available at our TNS Melton branch.

To find out more get in touch or visit our TNS Melton branch today.

Kyle Tew Area Sales Manager kyletew@tnsgroup.co.uk 07798 585643

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Million Milestone The Beauvais Massey Ferguson Tractors Plant Celebrates its 1,000,000th Tractor

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eauvais, June, 14th. Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, is proud to announce its Beauvais factory (France) just produced its 1,000,000th tractor.

Another significant milestone as the brand is celebrating 175 years of history. The brand has been manufacturing tractors in Beauvais since November, 20th 1960.

At an event to mark this milestone, Thierry Lhotte, Vice-President & Managing Director Massey Ferguson EAME & President of AGCO in France underlined: “Our Beauvais Massey Ferguson Global Home has grown continuously over the past 62 years, working with and for farmers. On behalf of all our employees I want to thank our customers for their everlasting trust. We are particularly proud to have them represented today by the owner of this brandnew MF 8S.305 Dyna-VT, the 1,000,000th tractor produced in Beauvais, Mr Thierry Aubrée, arable farmer and contractor, in the village of La Chapelle des Fougeretz in Brittany, France and his local Dealer Hervé Motoculture Mr Aubrée explained why he chose MF as his new tractor: “I’m passionate about new technologies including RTK guidance, section control with a focus on soil preservation and sustainable farming practices. The MF 8S exudes this modernity thanks to its efficient engine, smooth transmission, perfect wheelbase and offers visibility, cab comfort and precision farming connectivity capabilities. Operating my entire MF fleet of 4 tractors, 3 combines, 2 big balers and 1 telehandler, I found a great win-win partnership with my MF dealer based on common trust.’’

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“With my team, we feel extremely lucky to represent the entire MF dealer network handing over to Mr. Aubrée THE 1,000,000th tractor from the Beauvais Factory. This is a one once in a lifetime moment as there is only one 1,000,000th tractor from Beauvais and we wish long and productive hours of work to Mr Aubrée.”, said Jérome Mazière, Managing Director Hervé Motoculture, the Massey Ferguson dealership serving areas in Côtes d’Armor and Ille-et-Villaine in the region of Brittany, France. “We are extremely proud of this 40 year partnership with Massey Ferguson and grateful of the great welcome our customer received as well as the opportunity we had to see how the Beauvais site continues to deploy its new activities at an impressive pace despite the past 2 challenging years. This will support our farmer’s needs.”, added Jérôme Mazière.

Celebrating 62 years of production in Beauvais by committed workers.Boussad Bouaouli, Vice-President Manufacturing Beauvais emphasized the employee’s commitment to the Beauvais MF Campus development: “From 1960, There have always been people who kept the site moving, always with the right farmer first focus to address challenges of the times and, above all, with a clear view to the future.”

It all started with the MF 825 in 1960. From then, the site grew continuously producing iconic tractors driven by innovation, such as the MF 3000 series in 1986, the first tractor with on-board electronics, the MF 8600 in 2008, introducing the efficient power concept reducing environmental impact courtesy of the first use of SCR technology on an ag machine, and in 2020, the new MF 8S, with its award winning Protect-U concept with its 24cm gap between the cab and the engine installation, reducing heat, noise and vibrations being transmitted to the cab, and improving cooling and performance. It received the Tractor of the Year 2021, Red Dot: Product Design 2021 and Farm Machine 2022 awards.

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New Look for Company Values

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ur Company values lay the foundation for what the Company cares about most. Having clear values helps us to ensure that we are all working towards the same goals. As a family business, we aim to bring our personal values to the workplace and shape our unique culture. By defining the Company’s values, we aim to build great teams, deliver excellent customer service and promote innovation; ultimately, to provide a common purpose that we can all understand, work towards and live by.

We have decided to refresh the look of our Company values on all of our communications, as practicable. The re-launch of our new look logos has already started with new screensavers applied to new devices and new display boards showing the Company’s values to be installed at all TN Group locations imminently. These boards will be displayed in all of our communal areas and as prominently in office space and reception areas as manufacturer CI standards allow.

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Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

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o celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we draped our Massey Ferguson 8S.205 in spectacular Union Jack colours courtesy of our friends at Creative Penguin! Our Jubilee tractor was stood pride of place at The Suffolk and Royal Norfolk Shows.

TNS Kennett also got into the spirit by wrapping one of their Stiga Mowers. You can find more images and videos of the Massey Ferguson wrapping on our social media.

Over the weekend we were also delighted to share our TNS trailer stand for a family day in the park event at Fakenham, we hope everyone had a fantastic time celebrating over the weekend!

Special edition MF 8S.205 Jubilee Tractor ready to be shipped out for the shows

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In the Community Wells Town Football Club

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t Thurlow Nunn Standen Fakenham Country Store, we are pleased to be supporting our local community by sponsoring the Wells Town Football club.

As a business that has been operating in East Anglia for nearly 150 years, we know how important football is to a lot of people, so what could be a better way to give back than supporting our local team.

We are very much looking forward to cheering for the team and would like to wish Wells Town Football Club the best for the new season ahead.

Woodbridge Town Football Club Thurlow Nunn Standen are delighted to be sponsoring Woodbridge Town Football Club U’13s for the upcoming season.

They have just won the Suffolk Girls & Womens Football League U13 Cup Final for the second year in a row, congratulations to all involved!

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Full squad photo with the Woodbridge Town U13’s cup winners

Jamie Burrows, TNS Melton Branch Manager, presenting the ride-on tractors to Sonja.

Suffolk Punch Trust Donation We were also proud to support the Suffolk Punch Trust by donating 3 ride-on tractors for their children’s new playground area. These were delivered by Jamie, our TNS Melton branch manager to Sonja at the Suffolk Punch Trust.

Ukraine Appeal In March, our team at TNS Kennett collected and packed up endless boxes of essential items. These were dispatched to the Polish and Ukrainian border to help fleeing civilians from the Russian conflict. An amazing effort by the team as a show of support to the Ukrainian people!

Parcels packed and ready to be sent over to Ukraine

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Apprenticeship Success

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e have recently been delighted to see a number of our apprentices complete their qualifications through our TNS Apprenticeship Programme! Amongst those obtaining their Level 3 Land-Based Service Engineering Technician certifications are: Francis Holohan (Littleport) February 2022 Luke Diver (Littleport) June 2022 Ryan Rickwood (Littleport) June 2022 Harry Lennard (Melton) July 2022 Big congratulations to everyone! To find out more about our Apprenticeship programme, head over to our website.

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Ryan Rickwood

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TNS Service Update

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t really doesn’t feel that long ago when we were all looking forward to Christmas dinner and now we are over half way through 2022. It’s been a busy half year in the service department. Training is always something we do in the first half of the year to ensure that we are keeping up to date with the latest products and also continuing to grown the knowledge of our technicians. It has been nice to be able to do nearly all of the training face to face with our suppliers as we adjust back to normal life following the pandemic.

We have also been out promoting the business to schools, shows and education events to attract future apprentice technicians. This year I am excited to report that we are on track to welcoming 9 to the team around the group on both the agricultural and ground care sides of the business. The apprentices will then join Agco or Kubota apprenticeship programmes to complete their 4 year apprenticeships. To further enhance their skills we have also created our TNS Academy where the apprentices will learn about all areas of the business from finance, KPI’s, customer care skills, sales, parts and most importantly our customer needs.

So we go into 2022 harvest on the back of a good training season, new apprentices joining us and fully prepared to ensure we can react to all of our customer needs with in and out of hours support.

Darren Bantick Group Service Manager darrenbantick@tnsgroup.co.uk 07557 200474 20

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Master Chipper Greenmech 220TMP Proves To Be The ‘Master’ Of High Output 9” Woodchippers!

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hen tree surgeon Paul Cutler was in the market for a new woodchipper to handle large scale domestic tree-works, there was only one machine that fitted the bill – a Chipmaster 220TMP from GreenMech. Having been impressed with the build quality of the GreenMech machines at a local dealer open day, Paul took delivery of his machine in January 2022, and it’s already blown him away with its high output capabilities taking large conifers and other bulky material in its stride.

Paul has used various makes and models of woodchipper over his 35-year career, with a 4” and 6” road-tow machine currently on his fleet, sitting alongside a second-hand 6” PTO unit that began costing Paul more than it was earning! “I had recently purchased some other equipment from our local machinery dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen, when Andy Rayner mentioned they were becoming GreenMech dealers and invited me along to an open day” Paul explains.

Paul was impressed with the build quality of the Chipmaster 220TMP.

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Impressed with the build quality of the machines on show, he explored further, before settling on the Chipmaster 220TMP. “The great thing about this chipper is that it has a huge 9” capacity which is fantastic for productivity, but it only requires a 60hp tractor. It also has a really wide infeed chute which means we can put in large, twisted brash and branches without needing to spend time trimming them down or inadvertently triggering the safety bar.”

“Not only is it giving us high output, the whole machine is so simple to use” he continues.

The Chipmaster 220TMP is the ultimate ‘maximum output, minimum investment’ machine.

It fits the three-point linkage on tractors between 60 and 80hp, with the feed rollers powered by the tractor’s hydraulic system. The Chipmaster has been designed to deliver the perfect combination of tremendous strength and robust performance – promising the free-flow and high throughput of bulky materials.

“I’ve been using it this week on a big domestic job, and it’s been taking 20-foot long and 6” diameter conifers, with no trouble at all.” Paul concludes, “The difference between the Chipmaster and our old machine and 6” unit is huge! With the performance and significant time savings it’s already bringing to jobs, it really is a brilliant investment.”

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Kverneland Kultistrip Strip-Tilling For Beet

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educing cultivations for sugar beet establishment has been an ongoing project for J & HM Robinson of North Creake, Norfolk..After adopting a tined cultivator to prepare seedbeds ahead of sugar beet, partner Jack Robinson was keen to progress with strip-tillage. Having used a six-row demo machine from supplying dealer TNS for two seasons, he joined forces with Barsham Estates, working with farm manager Stuart Law, to then purchase a 12-row Kverneland Kultistrip for spring 2021.

“In the first year, we trialled on a 36m tramline in one field, then the following year we trialled across 10ha,” explains Jack Robinson. “In spring 2021 we then used our 12-row version for the first time, growing 210ha of sugar beet between us, using strip tillage techniques.”

The Kultistrip works into cover crop residues and can prepare a seedbed for the farm’s 12row Kverneland Monopill precision drill, in one pass on lighter soils.

“We’ve reduced our cultivation costs to £40-45/ha,” he says. “There’s a significant time saving too, as the 6m Kverneland Kultistrip will cover 40ha/day in some fields.”

Heavier soils get an autumn pass to create ‘winter strips’, with soil moved to full depth of 20-25cm, before freshening up in the spring. Once the soil has ‘hazed over’, the precision drill goes in.

Mr Robinson likes the simplicity of the strip-till system, which uses finger wheels to move trash, ahead of a leading disc, tine and rear press wheels.

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“We currently place liquid DAP when drilling and slightly shallower than we would like, but the Kverneland Kultistrip can also place fertiliser, which would allow us to put it under the seed.

It’s not a huge job and it’s on the list to consider.”

He comments that the partnership’s 300hp tractor handles the Kultistrip comfortably.

“We aim to work at 8-10kph – you don’t want to go too quickly and ‘boil’ the soil. Conditions also need to be right; it’s possible to really cover the ground with it, so we’ve learned to wait.”

Results have been pleasing, he says. “It works really well – the Kultistrip takes the hassle out of preparing land for beet. With unworked strips of ground between the rows, our fields also carry the harvester better.”

“We’re moving the soil less and have been able to cut out one herbicide pass. Working into cover crop residue does leave a scruffy seed bed, but it also binds the soil and we’re not seeing any wind erosion on lighter soils, which can cut young sugar beet off.”

Moisture conservation is another benefit. “We’re drilling into moisture, and if the soils are loose we can put the seed in deeper, as it leaves a highly friable strip which is very easy to drill into.”

The partners are also considering other opportunities for the Kultistrip. “We’ve already hired it out to a local farm for maize, and it would be easy to put a seeder on the Kultistrip for oilseed rape establishment.”

Mr Robinson says that investing in sugar beet machinery was a big commitment.

“Our confidence has grown and we are happy that we are establishing the crop costeffectively. And sharing with another farm has made this an even better choice,” he says.

“Not just financially – it’s an opportunity to share knowledge, which is not something that farmers are very good at.”

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Meet the Team

Imogen Reeves Administration Assistant - Specialist Installations Division Kennett ’m the new Administration Assistant for

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the Specialist Installations Division (SID) working in Kennett - I’m only new so still finding my feet but thoroughly enjoying working with the team here so far and looking forward to what the role will bring.

My previous role was managing a University Student Accommodation which was really great fun and full on, I feel like there will be a lot less crazy parties working here!

I have two rabbits and a Bengal cat at home and we’re looking to bring home a dog within the next year or so - all alongside my little boy who was born last year! I’m certainly not about the quiet life haha. I also own a Kawasaki Ninja 300cc (green - of course) - although it is feeling a bit neglected in the garage at the moment summer is coming though...!

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Specialist Installations Division

Update from SID

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teel frame erection is almost complete for this 2,000-tonne grain store in the Cambridgeshire Fens. This is one of many stores being constructed by our Specialist Installations Division (SID) in time for this year’s harvest.

With SID supplying and managing the delivery of the turn key project which includes complete project design, planning permission, groundworks, steel frame, concrete walling, roof & wall cladding, floor slabs, crop drying & ventilations installations, doors, electrical connections & installation, drainage and external aprons.

With this year’s grain harvest approaching fast the team at SID is pleased that work is progressing well for this impressive grain store in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

Roof cladding, wall cladding and concrete wall panels complete the externals of the building and internally the timber ventilation floor and main air duct have been installed.

If you are planning any building development or would like a quote for any crop storage equipment, contact the team at SID for more details.

Phone: 01284 812060 Email: sid@tnsgroup.co.uk www.tnsgroup.co.uk

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Because we understand Agriculture.

Meet the Team Jason Jolley Area Sales Manager - Fendt and Valtra Littleport

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am the new Littleport Area Sales Manager selling Fendt and Valtra machines for the Fenland area.

I have worked in Agriculture practically all of my life, including working as a potato and onion storage manager and also working on farms abroad.

At the weekend I enjoy shooting, walking along the coast, the occasional Young Farmers Ball, propagating plants, gardening and making my own pizzas.

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Meet the Team Charlie Delf Area Sales Manager - Fendt and Valtra Melton

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have recently joined TNS as part of the the Fendt and Valtra Area Sales Manager team, based at the Melton branch.

With 10 years of working on farms and driving a range of agricultural machinery, I aim to bring my experiences of these brands and my eagerness to learn more about them to provide a high level of knowledge to find the customer the correct product.

I am excited about this opportunity with TNS and look forward to the new challenge.

In my spare time I enjoy game keeping, shooting and spending time with my two dogs as well a being a member of Young Farmers.

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e find ourselves just over a year into the Manitou franchise and it's safe to say it's been pretty manic from a construction perspective! In just over 12 months, TNS has won more than 70 orders for new Manitou construction machines, including some key deals stuck with multiple usage customers.

New partnerships with businesses such as Anglian Plant, who through TNS have chosen to add over 32 new Manitou machines to their ever-growing construction hire fleet, are key to our success within this sector. Our network of depots across East Anglia and the high standards of service we provide put us in the perfect position to maximise our construction sales.

We recently announced the expansion of our offering through the Honda franchise too, with new products such as water pumps, generators and power carriers being added from the Honda Industrial range.

In general, the construction industry is still particularly buoyant with plant equipment in very high demand due to extended lead times at almost every machinery manufacturer. At TNS we have begun a new and exciting journey into the construction sector and our aspirations of successful and sustained growth rely on having a strong portfolio of quality brands such as Manitou and Honda at our disposal.

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Plenty of Parts!

Original Great Plains and Simba Parts Now Available From Your Local TNS Branch

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e are pleased to announce that Thurlow Nunn Standen can now supply original parts for Simba and Great Plains machinery from our five branches across East Anglia.

We have been dealers for the Kverneland franchise for some time and recently Kverneland also took over the Simba / Great Plains franchise.

Today Kverneland Group continues to produce the DTX and Flatliner subsoilers with DD™ ring rollers under the Kverneland brand.

We have recently put in a rather large out-of-season order to top up our stock as we feel there could be a potential short supply of steel over the coming months, and we wanted to ensure all our customers’ needs are met during the season.

If you would like us to quote for any parts for your Kverneland or Simba/ Great Plains machinery, please feel free to contact us.

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DTX 300 Subsoiler being put through its paces.

Kevin Waddingham from Simba/Kverneland has also very kindly offered to do on-farm visits for quotations and advice on DD ring refurbishment or any other issues you may be having with your Simba/ Great Plains machinery.

Thurlow Nunn Standen are delighted to continue supporting this very important machinery brand with original parts. Please contact our Parts team if you have any questions or would like to arrange an on-farm visit and we will gladly come out.

Ant Barrow Group Parts Manager anthonybarrow@tnsgroup.co.uk 07768 978661

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If you are looking for a robust, lightweight hedge trimmer that is easy to start and a dream to use then look no further. This model has the added benefit of an antivibration system, double-sided cutter blades and an effortless pull-start system.

STIHL FSA57 Cordless Grass Strimmer TNS price: from £159

This lightweight and easy-to-use machine is ideal for maintaining small to medium-sized lawns and lawn edges around the garden. When used with the AK10 battery, it will give you approximately 25 minutes of trigger time. It features a soft-grip handle with adjustable positioning, making it easy to be used by multiple operators.

STIHL RE110+ Pressure Washer TNS Price: £216

It is the ideal machine for all your cleaning requirements around the garden or car. It’s a convenient, compact stylish design, with a brushless induction motor, high-quality aluminium pump, and an integral accessory storage. The pressure washer features a built-in hose reel, making it easy to store the hose after every use, two nozzles and a collapsible handle.

Honda IZY HRG 466 XB Mower TNS price: from £570

Honda’s first cordless lawnmower range absolutely rivals their petrol mowers. This lawnmower is built with a durable steel frame, fully weatherproof and what’s more, low noise. It comes with a FOC battery and charger, whilst stocks last.

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