Andrew Purnell is the new area sales director for RVW Pugh and will be responsible for Massey Ferguson as well as all other machinery brands sold by the dealership. His area covers Powys, Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Recently Andrew has been distribution channel development manager for Lely. Before that he spent 10 years associated with the Massey Ferguson brand working for AGCO. He has also been Massey Ferguson area sales manager for RVW Pugh.

Robert Pugh, group chairman for RVW Pugh and TR Machinery, 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”.

Andrew Purnell said, “I am delighted to join RVW Pugh, 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.”

RVW Pugh was established in 1978 and has held the Massey Ferguson franchise since 2000. Other franchises held include Merlo, Vaderstad, Sumo, Alpego, Teagle, Yamaha, Sulky, and AW Trailers.

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