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3. Ransomes Dealer of the Year
Credit Crunch - not on the Doe stand !
"A considerable number of orders taken over the three days has made SED 2008 the best I can remember for a number of years" reports Graham Parker, Sales Director for Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd. "There was an air of caution at SED 2008 with the words 'credit crunch' on many lips, but our stand was busier than normal" said Graham " and genuine interest was shown and many deals concluded." Graham reported that there are certainly some sections of the construction business which are slowing down but Ernest Doe's construction machinery business continues to grow and the sales force has been expanded to accommodate this growth. "We offer a good old-fashioned service" says Graham "Sales, Parts and Service all feature equally in our philosophy and I believe this has attributed to our success. Our slogan is "Where you can buy with confidence" and in these uncertain times purchasers of big capital equipment are looking for a long term partner to deal with - a partner they can rely on. A volume seller at the Show was our Hyundai 55-7. A 'power house' in the 5½ ton midi excavator sector " reported Graham. "This is by far our best selling midi and offers superb value for money as well as being a very reliable unit". "Another new attraction on our stand for 2008 was the all new Komatsu PC26 - a machine we have wanted for some time " said Graham "as the PC26 fits into the weight class which is legal to tow and I see will become very popular very quickly with our customers".
Andy Parnham (left), our construction machinery sales representative for Essex and Richard Link, our Dartford branch manager, take time out to pose for the camera. Andy has manned the Ernest Doe stand since 1980 - that's 28 consecutive SEDs!
Doug Potter, our ever famous demonstrator, did his usual tricks (as well as a few new ones) to entertain the crowds. Doug is now retired from full time employment but still does a number of shows and exhibitions around the World for both Ernest Doe and Hyundai. This year Doug performed on a Hyundai 210-7A excavator "…powerful, agile and very comfortable even at the angles I get the machine on" reports Doug. Cormach at SED 2008
The Cormach Sales Team from left to right: James Clark - Sales and Branch Manager "The Cormach Sales Team also had good enquiry volumes at SED 2008, mainly for our big heavy lift cranes" reports James Clark, Cormach's UK Sales Manager. "Although our range of cranes spreads from the very smallest to overcome manual handling and Health and Safety issues on small vans and trucks, but the big growth sector for us is in the big lorry cranes. We have an number of enquiries for cranes over 100 ton/metre which a few years ago was unheard of but this is a sector we have pioneered with Cormach and believe will continue to grow."
SED 2008 - a great success for Ernest Doe and we thank all who visited our stand for taking an interest in our Company and the products we sell.
A real buzz of optimism surrounded the 2008 Doe Show with orders a plenty received in all departments. "Three days of blue skies and sunshine drew the crowds with well over 12,000 visitors to the Show - a record attendance " reports Graham Parker, Sales Director. "We always knew that this year's Show would be a big one for us with all sectors of our business seeing somewhat of a boom time; so we had anticipated and planned for a big crowd".
Plenty to see and buy in the Shopsoiled Machinery Section
The new range of Case IH Tractors pleased the crowds
first time in the UK the T6080 could be seen working pulling the new Lemken Tansanit Plough
the smallest pocket handkerchief lawn to the largest of municipal and golf course equipment. Although bright sunshine the wind had a keen bite and the free hot drinks served by our own team of ladies really went down well, especially after spending time on our demonstration fields.
As popular as ever the demonstration plots had both tractors and implements showing today's very latest technology and techniques, through to "yesteryear" showing how it used to be done. There was also a very special line-up of "Tractors through the Ages" showing tractors from each decade covering the 1920s through to the 1980s.
A little advice is taken - maybe just one more turn?
The Fordson does a stirling job
demonstrted when many farmers cannot get on to the land
The ever famous a brave Doug Potter again performed his tricks at this year's Doe Show
T7060 tractor was truly driven using "NO HANDS" !!
hands, especially when you are one of the Husqvarna demonstration team "Sound advice from both the "Doe Team" and the manufacturers makes the Doe Show the ideal place to buy equipment for the coming seasons - there is no doubt we have seen a dramatic upturn in our agricultural machinery sales and for the remainder of 2008 there will be a shortage of some machinery, especially imported goods", reported Graham Parker. "The level of business concluded at the Show suggests many customers have thought ahead and used the Show to forward order their requirements and secure the delivery they require - all blessed with taking full advantage of extra discounts and 'bargain pricing'".
a haven from the wind - somewhere to warm up!
Another tractor sold, all be it this time one in a box! So the Doe Show 2008 has to be classed as a resounding success with record crowds and certainly record sales. If you came we hope that you enjoyed your day and grabbed yourself a bargain; if you missed this year's Doe Show please mark your diary for 4th, 5th, 6th February 2009 when we do hope you will join us.
Turf Dealer of the Year Award:
Ernest Doe recently won the top Ransomes Jacobsen UK Turf Dealer of the year trophy at the Dealer Awards Ceremony at Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club and Spa, this was accompanied by the UK EZGO and ING Dealer awards. Congratulations to the company ground care parts, sales and service team. The venue was chosen by Ransomes Jacobsen as the club has just changed their turf machinery from John Deere to Ransomes Jacobsen.
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