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Rok Suhodolnik, Spodnji Jerovčnik Farm, SI
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Darko Grivičić (right), EURO TIM, HR
Tino Kießig (left)- NewTec Gruppe, DE
We talked to our users and business partners about their satisfaction with SIP machines at home and around the world. Where do they see the benefits of SIP?
Rok Suhodolnik, SIP ambassador, Slovenia Spodnji Jerovčnik Farm is located in the Upper Savinja Valley, in a hilly area of solitary farms above the village of Luče. The farm is mainly engaged in animal husbandry. In recent years, Angus cattle and sheep of the autochthonous Jezersko-Solčava breed have been bred on 30 hectares of arable land, which are mostly intact pastures and meadows. They are aware that the selection of machines for mowing and hay harvesting is of key importance in providing quality fodder, so they use innovative SIP systems on the farm. “I come from a high-altitude farm, where the terrain is steep and demanding. We used SIP machines on our farm in the past. We are satisfied with them; they are of high quality and suitable for our hilly region. We are pleased that our fodder production includes a company that we can rely on,” says Rok Suhodolnik, SIP ambassador.
“Even in development, SIP has made significant progress, following modern trends in its industry and producing machines for easy use. In the event of unexpected events during the season, which could prevent quality fodder production, their responsiveness and quick support is crucial,” adds Suhodolnik.
Darko Grivičić, EURO TIM, Croatia On 850 hectares in the municipalities of Sibinj and Brodski Stupnik, the family company EURO TIM is engaged in animal husbandry and alfalfa grass production. Since spring 2018, the plant in Slobodnica (Slavonski Brod) has also been engaged in the production of alfalfa agro pellets for cattle feeding. Hrvoje Dikanović, an employee there, is satisfied with the robust and powerful SIP machines, with which they can do a lot of work quickly and with quality.
“The machines are robust, high quality, easy to maintain, the manufacturer provides us with the necessary parts in a timely manner.” They bought the entire line of innovative SIP systems for last year's alfalfa harvest. “Thanks to SIP machines, we mow 80 ha of alfalfa in one shift,” adds owner Grivičić.
Tino Kießig, NewTec Gruppe, Germany Tino Kießig is Sales Manager at our partner (NewTec Ost) in Saxony, Germany.
“Together with our customers, we are very satisfied with the SIP brand. Thanks to the robust and reliable hay harvesting technology that is easy to use and also available in an affordable price range, our customers are very satisfied. With SIP machines, we can realise our value: to be a specialised trader for modern agricultural machinery, which offers quality machines and knows how to listen to the wishes of customers.”
Julien Pignol, ETS Pignol, France Julien Pignol is the director of the family company ETS Pignol, from Loubaresse, located in the French region of Auvergne, founded in 1934.
“We have been cooperating successfully with the company since 2018, when SIP began to expand their sales network in France. The machines are robust and efficient, and backed by a 3-year warranty, which is crucial when customers decide to buy SIP brand machines. The range of machines is very wide, from smaller alpine to larger, with working widths up to 15 metres. SIP is a brand that follows trends and introduces new products every year.”
SIP has been cooperating with the Norwegian baler manufacturer, ORKEL Direkte AS, since 2014. “Since the start of cooperation, we have gained valuable experience of machines and have received a positive response from our customers on the reliability and the capacity of user friendly machines,” says Orkel.
For years, we have followed our long-term strategy in SIP and invested in manufacturing facilities and in the development of existing as well as new models oriented towards the professional customer segment. Investments included improvements in key areas of education, sales support, after sales and the relationship between traders and customers. SIP has established itself in foreign markets, including Norway, as a respected and serious competitor of established, traditional brands with agricultural machinery. Initially, our partner Orkel Direkte AS sold SIP machines under their own brand, but since 1 January 2021 onwards, SIP machines are sold on the Norwegian market under the SIP brand.
“By taking full advantage of the knowledge and experience gained by the SIP team, we will be able to increase the satisfaction and experience of our customers through professional monitoring and servicing. As part of our growth strategy, we now offer a full range of SIP hay harvesting machines, including the alpine line. As proof of the reliability and performance of the machines, SIP has introduced the best warranty conditions in place in this industry. We are proud to offer a 3-year warranty on all SIP machines,” say the Norwegians. Orkel Direkte AS, Norway
In August 2020, our partner Orkel Direkte AS from Norway organised a demo in the northern part of the island Engeløya, where they demonstrated the performance of the SIP machines against exceptional scenery. On the property, owned by the farmer Johnny Hansna, a lawnmower combination with a front lawn mower, STAR 850|26 T rake and a picking rake was presented.
