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Mayfield Show
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012The EuroAgri team did well at the Mayfield Show, winning a prize for ‘Best Trade Exhibit’. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the EuroAgri stand!
Roger Tasker (Patron), Hayden Tasker (President), James McCloy (EuroAgri), Bev Tasker (Patron), James Wright (Vice President), Jo Foster (EuroAgri), Hamish Wilson (EuroAgri)
Househam Training
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Steve Melton, Househam Technical Support Manager, recently visited to provide staff service training. Together with James McCloy he visited clients, with appointments taking place between February 26 and March 4.
James McCloy and Steve Melton from Househam
Southern Field Days
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012He-Va Export Manager Jen Iversen recently visited New Zealand and enjoyed attending the Southern Field Days (15-17 February 2012). The event was a great success and Jens enjoyed gaining an insight into the lives of New Zealand farmers. After setting up for the event and spending a day out in the hot Southland sun, the team enjoy a well earned refreshment.
James McCloy, Hamish Wilson and Jens Iversen
Andrews Transport recently added a Bredal to their fleet of fertiliser trucks. They kindly loaned the machine out for the weekend, enabling a Bredal display at the Southern Field Days. The EuroAgri team and Jens Iversen enjoyed a meal with Andrews Transport General Manager, Keith Johnston, and Bulk and General Cartage Manager, Dave Duffy.
Jens Iversen, James MccCloy, Keith "Moose" Johnston, Hamish Wilson and Dave Duffy
Robert Willey visits New Zealand
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Euro Agri has had the pleasure of a recent visit from Robert Willey. Robert, is the MD and owner of Househam Sprayers in the UK and he has a lifetime of experience in the agricultural world. He took over the Househam brand in 1995. His wide knowledge and perception of the industry enables him to understand the practical needs of sprayer operators and he combines this with the knowledge of design to interpret these needs into features that can be incorporated into the modern state of the art sprayers that the company now produces for a worldwide market.
Robert also met up with some of our customers, at our site and at their various farms. He and James had meetings about Househam and all the prospects for the future going forward.
Before he left, Robert was treated to an air tour of the spectacular Canterbury area.
This is what Robert had to say about Euro Agri after his visit:
“The growth of EuroAgri over the last 18 months is not only impressive, but a testament to their company values of providing a great product and outstanding customer service. Househam is a company built on strong relationships with our own employees, customers and business partners; we strive to work with companies who share those same values. James and the EuroAgri team proactively demonstrate their dedication to building long term relationships. -Robert Willey, Managing Director Househam Sprayers Ltd. “
Directors visit Denmark – home of He-Va and Bredal
Friday, December 31st, 2010Early December 2010, saw James McCloy and Jo Foster – director’s of EuroAgri, head off to Denmark – home of the Bredal and He-Va brand. They visited both the He-Va and Bredal manufacturing facilities – both very impressive factories using the latest technology.
One of the many highlights of the visit, was the three day agricultural trade fair at Agromek – northern Europe’s largest agricultural trade fair, which is held every two years. James and Jo were amazed at the size of the show, which attracted over 37,ooo farmers, contractors and dealers that wondered through the 13 halls filled with machinery from Denmark and the UK. Both He-Va and Bredal were also present at the show. He-Va launched three new tillers at Agromek: the Euro-Tiller, the Front-Tiller and the Triple-Tiller – the Triple-Tiller taking the 2010 Agromek new product award.
James and Jo also braved the cold weather visiting many Danish contractors, and among others, a 500ha pig, mink and cereal farm. Mink farming is the third largest animal farming industry in Denmark, after pork and dairy. The mink farming produces almost 40% of the world’s production – and this generates more than NZ$700million a year in exports. Because Denmark experiences thick snow for many months of the year with temperatures ranging from -8º to -13º temperatures, the animals are housed indoors for many months of the year.
A wonderful time was had by James and Jo – Bredal and He-Va were fantastic hosts making them feel right at home in their two week visit.
James McCloy with Bredal Owner and Managing Director Anders Buhl (left)
James with the Retail Export Manager of He-Va - featuring the Triple-Tiller that won the Agromek 2010 best new product
Canterbury A&P Show 2010 Highlights
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Fantastic weather and big crowds made for a very succesful 2010 Canterbury A&P show. Take a look at at the snapshots from the EuroAgri site.
Ashburton A&P Show 2010 Highlights
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Househam Sprayer Launch
Monday, September 27th, 2010
Househam Sprayer launch attracts farmers from throughout Canterbury, Househam UK Manager attends.
EuroAgri hosted Canterbury contractors and farmers for the September 9th, New Zealand launch of Househam’s new AR Series Self Propelled Sprayers.
Househam UK Director and Sales Manager Jim Dickinson, flew to New Zealand for the launch and spent the previous week visiting clients’ farms.
On display at EuroAgri was an AR 3000 Sprayer (24 metre boom, three thousand litre capacity with Househam’s renowned Air Ride suspension, plus a new Isusu truck with a 24 metre boom, 3,000 litre Househam demount sprayer.
“It was great to see so many progressively-minded farmers at the launch… they were impressed with the Caterpillar engine, updated electronics and new cab with excellent rear vision,” said James McCloy, EuroAgri General Manager.
Overseas the high-spec AR 3000 is Househam’s most popular self-propelled sprayer. EuroAgri is Househam’s exclusive New Zealand importer, sales and service agent.
“One of the reasons why we rate Househam Sprayers so highly, is that they’re manufactured to suit specific uses – that’s unusual and a big plus,” said James McCloy.
Househam is the UK’s number one manufacturer of Agricultural Sprayers, exported worldwide with a range of options to suit any crop or soil type. The range covers virtually every aspect of agricultural spraying; trailed, mounted, amenity and Fastrac Sprayers.
Bredal owners visit EuroAgri
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
In July 2010, we were privileged to have the franchise owners of Bredal – Anders Buhl Managing Director & Torben Soriensen Testing/Development Manager of Denmark. Euro Agri’s General James McCloy, said it was an excellent opportunity for Anders & Torbin to meet directly with the end user of their product and discuss New Zealand’s farming principles. The on-farm visits were greatly enjoyed by both farmers & contractors alike. We look forward to meeting with them again soon.
