A.L. Agri, based in Forfar, has been appointed to offer the full Claydon Opti-Till range of crop establishment products from Dundee to Stonehaven in the east of Scotland, as well as across to Killin and Strathmashire in the west.
Established in 2016 by Andrew Mitchell and Liam Wylie, the company has grown rapidly, now employing 14 members of staff, operating four mobile workshops and garnering a reputation for fast, dependable service.
“Our business has developed much more quickly than we expected at the outset, particularly since becoming a Case IH dealer two years ago. The addition of the Claydon brand to our range is another significant strategic development which takes us into a product area where we were not represented,” Andrew said.
“Farmers in this region have traditionally relied on ploughing and min-till techniques to establish their crops, but with increasing focus on reducing costs, increasing efficiency and improving soil health we wanted to be positioned to meet their changing requirements.
“Claydon and the Opti-Till system are already well known and highly respected by farmers who appreciate the excellence of its products, which are simple, reliable, versatile and have low running costs. Customers are already showing significant interest and we look forward to moving forward with the brand.”
The company has already added a 3m Claydon M3F Evolution fertiliser drill and 6m TerraStar® to its demonstration fleet, with Andrew believing that the 3m grain and fertiliser drill will be the most popular product due to its low power requirement.
David Furber, Claydon’s UK sales manager, added: “We are delighted that A.L. Agri has decided to join our ever-expanding network of professional dealers across the UK. The representation provided by this well-respected business will further increase exposure to Claydon products and develop sales in a key area of the country.”
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