GT Powers through 1000 - Grimme UK

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Pictured above (l-r) Stuart Smith, Grimme UK
Technical Manager; Russ Bulman, Root Systems
Ltd Service Manager; Lyle Thomson, Apprentice,
Phil Spencer, BMC Lecturer Machinery;
Oliver Wilson, Apprentice; Mike Scully, BMC
Training Officer; Russell Lister, Grimme UK After
Sales Manager; Chris Ball, BMC Principal;
Jack Samways, Apprentice.
Specialisation
A
s a specialised industry we have to
prepare for the continuity of support
from people who are already in the industry
or from those who wish to make a career in it.
To succeed it seems that within the potato and
vegetable growing sector we as Grimme UK must
take a lead to maintain continuity so the support is
there now and in the future. In doing so we have to
ask how is this to be achieved?
The first answer is that - Grimme UK launched an
Apprenticeship Programme with Brooksby Melton
College (BMC). BMC, the foremost provider of land
based and agricultural training in the Midlands
launched this special apprenticeship programme
with Grimme in September last year. BMC are
looking at developing the programme further to
incorporate apprenticeships as well as full cost
training for professionals through the BMC
Management Centre; continuing to meet the
training needs of the potato industry. Grimme UK
have given BMC a specific two row harvester for
training purposes and part of the programme will
mean students are given specific training at
Grimme UK as well as their time at Melton.
For more information, Contact BMC on
01664 855 444 or
email courseenquiries@brooksbymelton.ac.uk
The second answer is that – Grimme UK has critically looked at the dealer network
throughout the UK and has made important changes.
To specialise in the growing product range from Grimme the formation of Grimme
Yorkshire, based at Dunnington near York shows a commitment to the growers in
the Yorkshire area of a very specialised support in terms of service, parts and sales.
Drawing on staff with exceptional Grimme knowledge, Grimme Yorkshire has many
years of these areas of experience within the team based at Dunnington.
Further north in Scotland, C C Powell Ltd has taken on the Grimme franchise for
the Aberdeenshire, Morayshire and Ross-shire areas of Scotland. This new
company based near Banff has been formed by Chris Powell, formerly working
for Root Systems, is specialising also in the Grimme product range.
Support works both ways and the support given by the customer to the dealer and
vice versa allows both parties to develop and succeed. By specialisation Grimme UK’s
aim is to give the customer a complete package through their specialised and
dedicated dealer network.
Quality dealer back-up and support
are the key
A
ndrew Nottage is manager for Russell Smith Farms, which farms
707ha within a five mile radius of Duxford, - including 234ha of
potatoes, 80ha of onions and 16ha of organic parsnips and carrots.
Three specialised root crops keep the pressure on for most of the year, especially at
harvest. Lifting to order means there is no time for downtime. Good dealership ---service
and parts back up is a key component of running the business smoothly.
‘We often work 24/7 and this can mean calling for back-up on a Sunday. We receive
excellent support from Ben Burgess in Newmarket and, in particular, its engineer
Robert Aves who is very much one of the team,’ explains Mr Nottage.
‘The level of service provided by Robert is often beyond the call of duty. We are
increasingly reliant on his experience across the other root crop operations in the
business. He shows initiative, and often suggests solutions to potential problems that get
us going again quickly, but that do not necessarily cost us a lot of money to implement.’
‘We need maximum output with minimal damage and minimum downtime,’ says Mr
Nottage. ‘We lift to order and we pride ourselves on service.’
Grimme introduce the NEW Ultra
Star and Ricon Star
T
he new Ultra Star from Grimme is the
ultimate in design and performance
– offering the extended working life you’d
expect from a genuine Grimme part. Now,
there’s an alternative that’s ideal for
smaller acreages and saves money too.
Both Stars feature
• Extended wear tips
• Excellent flexibility, particularly in cold weather
• Precision manufacture, means they fit first time
• Made from food grade material
Now the Grimme Star is even more flexible.
Webs - Get a great deal more from
genuine Grimme replacements
Model Part No. Web Type Price
CW1500 300.61490 1st Main Web 40mm
CW1700 300.61492 1st Main Web 40mm
CS150 300.78726 1st Main Web 35mm
Grimme gets a new website
£759.57
£842.01
£665.36
Coming soon the new Grimme UK web site. The format follows the www.grimme.de site and allows for similar navigation and technical
information but specific to the UK market. The site will be regularly updated with news, events and articles. Contact details and the dealer
network information will be linked accordingly. Find all the back editions of Inform on the new website at www.grimme.co.uk
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