John Deere reducing dealerships

[Dieselross]

Heard yesterday that CFM is Case & Krone.

That was the blanks I was referring too..

DR

 

[Sheepykid]

That was the blanks I was referring too..

DR

What do you reckon TFM will be? Deutz?

 

[Tommcfoster]

A rumour, I say rumour. They are going to be a CNH second hand dealer.

 

[kill]

A rumour, I say rumour. They are going to be a CNH second hand dealer.

Sounds like a wise choice

 

[T560boy]

Sounds like a wise choice

Do TFM have any next generation to take the business forward? I would guess both directors are in their mid to late 60's and could be a factor in Case looking elsewhere.

 

[Holsteinfriesian90]

Do TFM have any next generation to take the business forward? I would guess both directors are in their mid to late 60's and could be a factor in Case looking elsewhere.

Isn’t Kev a director?

 

[trev7530]

What do you reckon TFM will be? Deutz?

Mc Cormi

What do you reckon TFM will be? Deutz?

mc cormick

 

[NBJD]

Now that’s a question I’ve put to John Deere already we run 7 and 3 under warranty and I have an answer but it’s not one I’m going to share on a public forum at this point in time. But we will seriously be looking at putting them away and changing brands in future.

Mac

Wow 7 Deere’s, what models and which are still under warranty

 

[Tommcfoster]

New rumour this morning on JD south west territory. Not heard the dealer mentioned before. None of the current dealers in the Devon and Cornwall area. Be nice when it is all done and settled.

 

[Sid]

New rumour this morning on JD south west territory. Not heard the dealer mentioned before. None of the current dealers in the Devon and Cornwall area. Be nice when it is all done and settled.

Are they doing a Mitsubishi

 

[barleybasher]

I heard they are taking on Siroma, or something.

 

[Beetlejuice]

New rumour this morning on JD south west territory. Not heard the dealer mentioned before. None of the current dealers in the Devon and Cornwall area. Be nice when it is all done and settled.

Spill the beans .... we all love idol speculation

 

[Tommcfoster]

Spill the beans .... we all love idol speculation

The rumour I was told is that hunt forest group are taking it on.

 

[tw15]

The rumour I was told is that hunt forest group are taking it on.

Heard that rumour 6 months ago that they were going west but nothing happened to date .

 

[Ducati899]

Heard that rumour 6 months ago that they were going west but nothing happened to date .

the rumour that keeps on rumbling along

 

[highland-man]

HRN Statement posted to facebook this afternoon :


EDIT : SAME AS LETTER IN THE POST PREVIOUSLY


Following last week’s press release from John Deere, we would like to issue this statement. Hopefully it will explain the situation to our customers and help put their minds at rest:
First and foremost, we would like to assure our stakeholders that HRN is in a secure place and will continue to grow and strive for excellence, whilst fully supporting our staff and customers. Many of our farming family customers have dealt with us for over 40 years and it is our staff and customers that have made the company the success it is today. We remain fully committed to you all.
We signed an annual contract renewal with John Deere in October 2019, and six weeks later, we were verbally told by John Deere management that in order to allow another John Deere dealer to survive in the area, they would be terminating HRN’s contract at Balbeggie. In addition, they advised that their ideal scenario would be that HRN continue as John Deere dealers north of Stonehaven, but that we cease trading completely in the Perthshire and surrounding area, to avoid us taking on another franchise and competing with the other John Deere dealer in the area.
At that time, HRN Balbeggie held 46.3% of the market in their area. We are long established there, with a committed, hard-working workforce at Balbeggie and have built up a loyal customer base in the area. To cease trading there is not an option for us.
After further discussions with John Deere, we have decided to part company after 40 years, which will become effective as of the end of October 2020. It has become abundantly clear that our visions of the future of Scottish agriculture differ greatly and we have completely lost trust in the company.
In particular, we were perturbed by the following statements made to us by a senior member of John Deere management: “Farming north of Stonehaven will be non-sustainable in the future” and “the west of Scotland will all be planted in trees”.
We feel this shows a complete disconnect with reality. Our customers are farming some of the most productive land in Scotland and helped by diversification and new income streams, as well as the opportunity to trade in global markets – we are confident that farming in Scotland will prosper in the future. HRN is a company built on reputation and trust, neither of which we can now rely on with John Deere UK.
We are a forward thinking, progressive company, continually investing in staff, training, new depots and the future. We will continue this vision, whilst maintaining our customers and the support we provide them, as our top priority.
We have seven depots across the country, currently have the largest selection of used and nearly new agricultural machinery and equipment in Scotland and are exploring the possibility of taking on new franchises. We are excited about the future and the developments it will bring.
It is vital to our relationship with our customers that we can provide them with a product that we fully believe in, and that is our continued plan.
We are always at the end of a telephone for any customers with further concerns. We are all part of the HRN brand and we will continue to develop it as a team.
Until the next deal…Neil & Stuart Barclay.

 

[fieldfarmer]

HRN Statement this afternoon :

Following last week’s press release from John Deere, we would like to issue this statement. Hopefully it will explain the situation to our customers and help put their minds at rest:
First and foremost, we would like to assure our stakeholders that HRN is in a secure place and will continue to grow and strive for excellence, whilst fully supporting our staff and customers. Many of our farming family customers have dealt with us for over 40 years and it is our staff and customers that have made the company the success it is today. We remain fully committed to you all.
We signed an annual contract renewal with John Deere in October 2019, and six weeks later, we were verbally told by John Deere management that in order to allow another John Deere dealer to survive in the area, they would be terminating HRN’s contract at Balbeggie. In addition, they advised that their ideal scenario would be that HRN continue as John Deere dealers north of Stonehaven, but that we cease trading completely in the Perthshire and surrounding area, to avoid us taking on another franchise and competing with the other John Deere dealer in the area.
At that time, HRN Balbeggie held 46.3% of the market in their area. We are long established there, with a committed, hard-working workforce at Balbeggie and have built up a loyal customer base in the area. To cease trading there is not an option for us.
After further discussions with John Deere, we have decided to part company after 40 years, which will become effective as of the end of October 2020. It has become abundantly clear that our visions of the future of Scottish agriculture differ greatly and we have completely lost trust in the company.
In particular, we were perturbed by the following statements made to us by a senior member of John Deere management: “Farming north of Stonehaven will be non-sustainable in the future” and “the west of Scotland will all be planted in trees”.
We feel this shows a complete disconnect with reality. Our customers are farming some of the most productive land in Scotland and helped by diversification and new income streams, as well as the opportunity to trade in global markets – we are confident that farming in Scotland will prosper in the future. HRN is a company built on reputation and trust, neither of which we can now rely on with John Deere UK.
We are a forward thinking, progressive company, continually investing in staff, training, new depots and the future. We will continue this vision, whilst maintaining our customers and the support we provide them, as our top priority.
We have seven depots across the country, currently have the largest selection of used and nearly new agricultural machinery and equipment in Scotland and are exploring the possibility of taking on new franchises. We are excited about the future and the developments it will bring.
It is vital to our relationship with our customers that we can provide them with a product that we fully believe in, and that is our continued plan.
We are always at the end of a telephone for any customers with further concerns. We are all part of the HRN brand and we will continue to develop it as a team.
Until the next deal…Neil & Stuart Barclay.

Is that the same as post 1669 dated the 22/7/20

 

[JP1]

HRN Statement this afternoon :

Following last week’s press release from John Deere, we would like to issue this statement. Hopefully it will explain the situation to our customers and help put their minds at rest:
First and foremost, we would like to assure our stakeholders that HRN is in a secure place and will continue to grow and strive for excellence, whilst fully supporting our staff and customers. Many of our farming family customers have dealt with us for over 40 years and it is our staff and customers that have made the company the success it is today. We remain fully committed to you all.
We signed an annual contract renewal with John Deere in October 2019, and six weeks later, we were verbally told by John Deere management that in order to allow another John Deere dealer to survive in the area, they would be terminating HRN’s contract at Balbeggie. In addition, they advised that their ideal scenario would be that HRN continue as John Deere dealers north of Stonehaven, but that we cease trading completely in the Perthshire and surrounding area, to avoid us taking on another franchise and competing with the other John Deere dealer in the area.
At that time, HRN Balbeggie held 46.3% of the market in their area. We are long established there, with a committed, hard-working workforce at Balbeggie and have built up a loyal customer base in the area. To cease trading there is not an option for us.
After further discussions with John Deere, we have decided to part company after 40 years, which will become effective as of the end of October 2020. It has become abundantly clear that our visions of the future of Scottish agriculture differ greatly and we have completely lost trust in the company.
In particular, we were perturbed by the following statements made to us by a senior member of John Deere management: “Farming north of Stonehaven will be non-sustainable in the future” and “the west of Scotland will all be planted in trees”.
We feel this shows a complete disconnect with reality. Our customers are farming some of the most productive land in Scotland and helped by diversification and new income streams, as well as the opportunity to trade in global markets – we are confident that farming in Scotland will prosper in the future. HRN is a company built on reputation and trust, neither of which we can now rely on with John Deere UK.
We are a forward thinking, progressive company, continually investing in staff, training, new depots and the future. We will continue this vision, whilst maintaining our customers and the support we provide them, as our top priority.
We have seven depots across the country, currently have the largest selection of used and nearly new agricultural machinery and equipment in Scotland and are exploring the possibility of taking on new franchises. We are excited about the future and the developments it will bring.
It is vital to our relationship with our customers that we can provide them with a product that we fully believe in, and that is our continued plan.
We are always at the end of a telephone for any customers with further concerns. We are all part of the HRN brand and we will continue to develop it as a team.
Until the next deal…Neil & Stuart Barclay.

Already published higher up the thread I believe

I shared on my FB even though I'm way down South

 

[highland-man]

Ah could be lads i must have missed that , its showing as shared on their facebook page 27 minutes ago to me ! Must have re-posted.

 

[johnboy87]

Heard today that CFM have indeed decided not to renew their contract with Deere in October as they did not want to join up with smallridge or mason kings, also that they are getting krone (including the foragers) and case approached them rather than the other way round. But are expecting to keep the Kramer dealership