MACHINERY
Först in
the North
Först, one of the UK’s leading and largest woodchipper manufacturers, has established a real
presence in the North of England with their depot in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
he Shaw Lane Industrial Estate base provides
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a much-needed facility, selling and hiring
directly to the end-user. First launched
in 2013, Först has become a favourite
with arborists across the UK, with several
thousand machines out there working. Först woodchippers
are made here in the UK at their manufacturing plant in
Andover, Hampshire.
“We put a depot in Doncaster in order to get closer to our
customers in the North.” Says Douglas Ghinn, Först Sales and
Marketing Director. “From this depot we now sell new and used
woodchippers, hire chippers and carry out servicing on all
makes and models. It’s our aim to provide customer service
and care that is second to none.”
This is supported with a mobile workshop based at the depot
to carry out onsite repairs and servicing in a fully-fledged
workshop at the location. Först North has 10,000 sq ft of
workshop and storage space and up to 40 machines in stock.
There is a dedicated team of specialists, supported by years
of experience in selling and working with woodchippers and
a company with deep roots in the arb industry. The depot is
designed to meet the needs of arborists, utilities companies,
local authorities and hire companies in the area.
Whatever the budget, say Först, they will have a chipper
to suit from new machines or fully refurbished and part
exchange machines, which are ideal for those starting out in
the industry with a smaller budget. Being close to customers
in the North means they have immediate access to all the
facilities including the bespoke hire service and Europe’s
largest selection of used woodchippers.
For more information visit www.forst-woodchippers.com
or call +44 1264 721790
18 GroundskeepingJournal.co.uk | Summer 2020