Merlo UK has appointed J Low Agri Services as a new dealer and expanded the territory and responsibility for existing dealer Ross Agri Services. This follows a decision by Merlo UK to end its relationship with HRN.
Established by Jimmy and Karen Low in 2002 as a tractor hire business, J Low Agri Services quickly expanded into an agricultural engineering service business in the Fife area. Now based off Junction 4 of the M90 at Kelty, the company looks to continue its trend of consistent growth as a Merlo dealer.
“This is a great opportunity for us to grow our product offering to new and existing customers, we look forward working with Merlo and further developing our business,” comments Mr Low.
Expanding to become a combined Merlo dealer with the upcoming launch of RAS Plant Sales, Ross Agri Services will grow the Merlo offering they have provided to their customers since 2020. The newly formed division of RAS Plant Sales will operate alongside Ross Agri Services from its existing St Cyrus, Turriff depots plus the newly acquired Muir of Ord location, enabling RAS to carry Merlo construction products.
Left to right: Owen Buttle (national sales manager, Merlo UK), Shaun Groom (general manager, Merlo UK), Martin Ross, (MD, RAS), Sarah Shorrock (company accountant, RAS) and Craig Walker, (sales manager, RAS).
Established by Bill and Ethel Ross in 1972 as a farm machinery hire business, Ross Agri Services has focussed on machinery sales since 1976. Bill and Ethel’s son Martin joined the business in 2000 to take responsibility for sales, administration, maintenance and the workshops.
“We are delighted to be expanding our Merlo trading area, not only representing the Merlo agricultural range, but now the Merlo construction product offering too,” comments Martin Ross, managing director of Ross Agri Services. “Having seen first-hand the investments being made by Merlo Group it is a strong sign of their commitment for the long term.”
Main picture: (left to right): Gavin Smith (regional sales manager, Merlo UK), Karen and Jimmy Low (J Low Agri Services), Stuart Henry (area service manager, Merlo UK).
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