New machinery franchise owners in Echuca have plans for a major new development in Ogilvie Ave.
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Family owned company, Growers Services, recently announced it had purchased the Kubota, Krone, Polaris and Hardi franchises in Echuca from Echuca CIH.
Grower Services director Steven Ayling said the company would continue to operate from 35 Ogilvie Ave, but was developing plans for a new, dedicated dealership.
He said they intended to start work on the new 3.6 hectare site as soon as they had planning approval from Campaspe Shire Council.
Mr Ayling wants to expand the workforce eventually to about 40, and sees a great opportunity to further develop the Kubota market in northern Victoria.
“It’s the number one selling brand for tractors up to 100 horsepower in Australia,” he said.
“Kubota has a great reputation in the smaller horsepower range but they are now moving into larger machines.”
The new dealership will take Grower Services to seven locations across Victoria, NSW and South Australia.
Darren Stephenson of Echuca CIH Sales and Service said the decision to sell the franchises was a hard one after 34 years in business, including 22 years with Kubota and Krone.
“Our focus over the years has always been on creating a great experience for our loyal customers,” Mr Stephenson said.
“I know that Growers Services have this shared focus and that ultimately customers will benefit from a dedicated dealership for Kubota, Krone and Polaris.”
Growers Services now has Kubota branches in Mildura, Renmark, Swan Hill, Ballarat and Echuca, and two specialty branches in Berri and Griffith.
The Ayling family has a history going back 70 years to their first tractor sales business in Barmera in South Australia’s Riverland.
The chief executive officer is fourth generation family member, Luke Ayling.