An acquisition agreement has been reached between two Scottish John Deere dealers which will see J&S Montgomery purchase DKR Agricultural Services and expand into Lanarkshire, South Stirlingshire and West Lothian.  

J&S Montgomery became a John Deere dealer in 1980 when it had just one depot based on the family farm near Beith, North Ayrshire. It grew in 2005 and 2015 and now has depots in Stranraer and Ayr. The addition of DKR Agricultural Services at Coulter, near Biggar, gives it a fourth depot.

Dealer principal David Doig (left) at DKR Agricultural Services shakes hands with dealer principal Douglas Montgomery at J&S Montgomery as the two agree the acquisition. 

The dealer principals at both companies – which together have more than 75 years’ experience of John Deere sales and service – are focusing on a smooth, seamless transition for customers in the territory. 

“We have a loyal customer base down the west coast of Scotland which is largely grassland operations such as dairy, beef and sheep,” said Douglas Montgomery, dealer principal at J&S Montgomery.

“DKR Agricultural Services is an excellent business with skilled staff and a well-earned reputation across Lanarkshire and beyond. We are pleased to have been able to reach an agreement with the owners – the Doig family – and in the coming weeks and months we will work together to incorporate and ensure it’s business as usual for all customers and staff.”

DKR Agricultural Services

Run dealer principal by David Doig, his brother, Keith, and sister, Susan, DKR Agricultural Services has been trading since 1989 and predominantly serves livestock and dairy farms as well as contractors and arable-focused farms.  

“We have known the Montgomery business for many years and our positive relationship will ensure sales and service continues uninterrupted,” said David. “We are extremely proud to have worked with John Deere for so long, achieving a strong market share, and attracting great employees who delivered the best possible customer service along the way.”

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