RETIREMENT AFTER ALMOST 50 YEARS

Jim McGlinchey, Henton and Chattell’s sales director (pictured above), has retired following nearly half a century with the company.

Jim started his long and successful career with H&C back in the summer of 1973. He had played professionally for Notts County football club, a stone’s throw away from the company’s showroom and offices.

In the 1970’s, Jim drove forward sales of Ransomes of Ipswich turf machinery to local authorities, golf courses and contractors in the East Midlands. Always looking for new opportunities, the then managing director, John Chaloner saw there was a gap in the market. Pioneering parts distribution to garden machinery dealers initially on a regional basis, but progressively expanding the area. Jim was instrumental in developing the customer base for parts and later the machinery distribution.

It wasn’t long before Jim was soon promoted to sales manager and then a little time later sales director. 

At the start of this century the business took the strategic decision to dramatically expand the business. Along with Peter Chaloner, the current managing director and Andy Marvin, the sales manager, Jim grew the business from a regional distributor to a national distributor. In the latter years, the company developed its distribution range, many with exclusive agreements across the UK and Ireland. 

“Jim has been fundamental to the success of our company. We are very grateful for his considerable dedication and contribution over nearly 50 years. Whatever the challenge, Jim has always had a positive ‘can do’ attitude and mucked-in wherever needed. We will certainly miss working with Jim, but we wish him a very long and enjoyable retirement, he’s earned it!”, stated Peter Chaloner.

Jim has always enjoyed walking, gardening and the great outdoors, as well as holidays in warmer climates with his wife Amanda, and their family.