Mark Weatherhead has been appointed as a McCormick tractor dealer to fill one of the few remaining gaps in its UK dealer network. The new dealer covers Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire from its Hardwick premises near Cambridge.
The history of the Mark Weatherhead business stretches back to 1945, when the founding company was created by Donald Weatherhead, father of current managing director Mark.
Area sales manager for the east Chris Smith (left) with Mark Weatherhead.
Today the daily management of the sales, service and spare parts operation at Hardwick is overseen by Mark and sales director Craig Footman, while Mark’s son Edward also plays an active role.
“We have a long-established history of selling and supporting tractors in this area, with many longstanding customers,” says Mark Weatherhead. “The opportunity to take on the McCormick franchise means we can offer farmers and contractors in this area models from 44-310hp, covering the main power sectors sought locally.”
The signing of the Mark Weatherhead business to the McCormick dealer network is considered a major appointment by Ben Agar, business development director at Argo Tractors UK & Ireland.
“This is a very well-known and high-profile dealer business in the Cambs, Herts and Beds area, with a long-established and strong reputation,” he says. “We have been seeking the right dealer to cover this region for the brand for some time, and are very pleased to have signed a partner of Mark Weatherhead’s stature to the McCormick network.”
Business development director Ben Agar (left) at Argo Tractors UK & Ireland with Mark Weatherhead.
Mark Weatherhead is also a Krone and Pöttinger dealer. Further products retailed and supported by the business include ATVs and Isuzu pick-ups.
Main picture: The Mark Weatherhead team.
