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Gibbons recruiting official
resellers for its grain store fans
Following the recent launch of its new Agricultural Fans division, Essex-
based Gibbons Engineering Group has been delighted with the widespread
demand for its high-performance grain store fans.
or many years, Gibbons
produced its agricultural fans
solely for the industry’s best-
known distributor – but has
now made the range available
to the whole marketplace.
The durable steel and aluminium fans and
hotspot spear fans are produced to the highest
standards by an expert team and have been
used by British farmers for more than 20 years.
Ranging from 0.13 – 2.2kW, these reliable fans
are available as single-phase and three phase
in most sizes and can be customised to suit
specific applications.
In order to satisfy nationwide demand and
make it as easy as possible for farmers in all
parts of the UK to access its fans, Gibbons is
now supplying the full range via a network of
exclusive resellers located across the country.
Gibbons Agricultural Fans suppliers are able
to offer local farmers one of the most widely-
used products on the market, which has a
reputation for reliability, efficiency and value for
money.
Among those to recently become official
Gibbons Agricultural Fans stockists are:
• JW Installations Ltd (Northallerton, North
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Yorkshire)
• RMD Agriculture Ltd (Richmond, North
Yorkshire)
• Marrison Agriculture Ltd (Norwich, Norfolk)
Gibbons Agricultural Fans Manager Josie
Minister said: “We’ve been very pleased with
the response to the launch, and with official
stockists as far afield as North Yorkshire, East
Anglia and the south coast, our fans already
have an extensive reach. Although there are still
reseller positions available, we’re advising
prospective partners to secure their place
promptly in order to avoid disappointment.”
As a special introductory offer, Gibbons is
offering new resellers free carriage on initial
orders of two pallets or more. Tracked delivery
is via Gibbon’s trusted international shipping
partner, with express next-day services
available upon request.
Along with its thriving Agricultural Fans
division, Gibbons also supplies a complete
package of electrical and mechanical farm
equipment, covering all motor-driven
processes.
This comprehensive range includes
submersible and surface-mounted drainage
and slurry pumps, industrial gearboxes, extract
and supply fans for agricultural buildings,
process control panels and ABB variable-speed
drives that enable precise control of ventilation
systems and conveyors.
These products are complemented by a full
lifecycle service offering, with Gibbons
providing repair and maintenance of most
makes and models of electrical and mechanical
equipment from its dedicated workshop.
Those interested in becoming an official
Gibbons Agricultural Fans reseller should
contact Josie Minister on 01621 868 138 (ext.
208) or email [email protected].
Meanwhile, farmers wanting to place an order
can call or email to find their local stockist.
M&S announces ‘Farming for the Future’
award winners
Farmers from across England and Wales have been announced as winners in this year’s prestigious M&S ‘Farming for
the Future’ awards. The winners, and those that received a Highly Commended award, were presented with their
accolade at the Royal Welsh Show.
he winners were:
Outstanding Producer award:
Chris Moncreiff
Chris has worked with M&S
for some 35 years. Part of the
Vitacress team that supplies
herbs, the judges were impressed by his drive
for improvement and innovation in the salad
and herb category. They also commended him
for his dedication and contribution to M&S over
such a long period.
Innovation award:
Lower Hope Fruit
Lower Hope Fruth supplies cherries to M&S
through Berry Gardens Ltd, and is based in
Ullingswick, Hereford. The team earned their
award as a result of their drive to improve
cherry production and increasing efficiency. As
well as their major commitment to undertake an
extensive trial of a new planting method,
alongside their work to introduce new cherry
varieties into the market.
Young Producer award:
Billy Swain
Billy is a poultry farmer in Suffolk, where he
rears turkeys that are supplied to M&S. Judges
were impressed by Billy’s wide ranging
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experiences within the poultry industry,
alongside his commitment to turkey welfare
and drive to improve farm efficiency.
Prince’s Countryside Fund award:
Haygrove
Haygrove is a family owned, first generation,
soft fruit growing business, initially founded on
a single hectare of rented land in Herefordshire.
Based in Ledbury, the business earned the
award through their well-rounded approach to
business, and their recognition of the
importance of people and the environment.
Judges were also impressed with their
encouragement to ensure that employees had
a positive impact on their local community, as
well as their commitment to educating the next
generation about food production.
Overall, these farmers have impressed the
judges with their forward thinking approach in
their sectors, commitment to the future of
farming, from investment and welfare, to
engagement with the community and retailers,
and enterprising sustainable practices.
M&S Farming for the Future is a programme
of initiatives which champions sustainability
and innovation. The programme is designed to
help farmers identify opportunities for
improvement, increase their profitability and
provide a sustainable supply chain that can
continue to deliver quality and innovation for
the long term.
M&S Farming for the Future is a programme
of initiatives which champions
sustainability and innovation
Steve McLean, Head of Agriculture and
Fisheries at M&S said: “The Farming for the
Future awards are now in their tenth year,
acknowledging the dedication and commitment
our farmers and growers are making towards
Plan A and sharing best practice amongst the
agricultural community across England and
Wales.
“Chris, Billy, Lower Hope Farm and
Haygrove are very worthy winners who have all
demonstrated innovative thinking, commercial
success and social responsibility in the way
that they manage and execute their
businesses.”
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