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Kubota announces further expansion with George Browns
ubota ( UK ) Ltd is pleased to
K announce that George Browns Ltd has opened a new depot .
Located in Witney , West Oxfordshire , this new site creates a wider spread of dealership locations across its sales area , that better meets the needs of its customers .
Essentially a depot relocation , the opening of the Witney branch has seen George Browns ’ groundcare-only Haddenham depot close its doors to enable the development of this latest full-line tractor dealership in West Oxfordshire .
“ Geographically , our new depot in West Oxfordshire puts George Browns and Kubota within easier reach for many more customers ,” explains Steve Brown , managing director of George Browns . “ This is another strategic move for our long-term business partnership with
Kubota , to grow the groundcare and agricultural machinery aspects of the business .”
As a result of good infrastructure in west Oxfordshire , the new site offers easy access for customers and more usable space for the workshops - both internally and externally . Longer term , the plan is to employ a total of 12 staff at the depot , and the business is keen to encourage an uptake of apprentices across the business , for parts and service roles .
“ It ’ s great to be part of the local economy , by bringing business and job creation into the area ,” says George Browns ’ group sales manager for agriculture , James Gibbins . “ And as a full-line depot , Witney will be providing sales , service , parts and support for the Kubota tractor and implement ranges , in addition to Kubota groundcare equipment .”
Henry Bredin , general manager of Kubota ( UK )’ s Tractor Business Unit , fully supports the relocation .
“ We ’ re delighted that George Browns continues to develop its partnership with Kubota ,” he says . “ This new depot is a tactical move that actively supports a wider customer base in both agricultural and groundcare sectors , across the Browns ’ area .”
George Browns ’ Witney location complements existing depots in Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Northamptonshire and Essex , with the Chesham and Buckingham branches now supporting those existing groundcare customers who used the former Haddenham site .
For more information on Kubota , please visit www . kubota-global . net or www . kubota-eu . com .
10 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | November 2022