Chandlers Farm Equipment is to extend its newly acquired JCB franchise into the Cotswolds from the beginning of December, supporting customers by investing in a depot at Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
The move follows the merger of JCB dealer Ross Farm Machinery into the Chandlers group. The new business – Chandlers RFM JCB – continues to work out of existing branches at Raglan for Monmouthshire, Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, and Martley in Worcestershire.
The Martley and new Cirencester depots will become specialist hubs for managing sales, service, and parts, strengthening the dedicated support available to customers in the area across the Fastrac and materials handling product ranges.
JCB Agriculture managing director John Smith confirms that Cotswold Farm Machinery will continue to provide sales, parts, service, and repairs from Fosse Cross until the end of November. “The change of distribution arrangements will have no impact on JCB dealers neighbouring the Cotswolds territory or elsewhere,” he comments.
“The region is a natural fit for the business,” adds Paddy Kennedy, JCB manager at Chandlers RFM JCB, who adds that the continuity and experience of the staff will ensure professional and prompt support for all customers.
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