TUCKWELLS RELATIONSHIP WITH MAJOR SUPPLIER TO END

JCB Agriculture and Tuckwells have announced that their dealer agreement for Suffolk and Essex will not be renewed when it expires at the end of the year.

The two companies have enjoyed what the manufacturer described as a ‘successful partnership’ since 2007 when the company was first appointed as a JCB Agriculture dealer. The dealer agreement will end on December 31st, 2022.

Following the announcement of the split, Tuckwells confirmed that they will become full line Kramer dealers across their entire trading area including the branches in Essex and Suffolk that were previously selling JCB.

Commenting on the decision to part ways with JCB, MD of Tuckwells, James Tuckwell (pictured above), said, “This has been a very difficult decision for both companies. We will continue to support JCB agricultural products until the end of 2022 and we will work closely with JCB to ensure a smooth transition for all customers.” 

JCB Agriculture Managing Director John Smith added, “Tuckwells have done an excellent job for JCB customers, and we have enjoyed a very strong working relationship with James and his team. It’s a relationship that has ensured customers received professional support for JCB products from Tuckwells’ sales, service and parts teams.

“We have reached agreement with two existing JCB Agriculture dealers to cover the territory and from January 1st, 2023, G & J Peck Ltd will cover Suffolk and Oliver Landpower Ltd will cover Essex. Further details of the new dealer arrangements will be made available in the near future. Both JCB and Tuckwells would like to assure customers that the partnership is ending on very amicable terms and our jointly agreed aim is to continue supporting our loyal customers, now and in the future.”

New partnership

On the move to Kramer, James Tuckwell said, “We are extremely excited to be entering this new partnership with Kramer who are a very well-known and respected global manufacturer producing leading material handling products. Their design, innovation and German build quality is of the highest quality, and they are the perfect fit for Tuckwells and our customers. We are delighted we will be able to offer Kramer products across our entire dealer network.

“While our focus and future is now with the Kramer brand, we will still be supporting JCB products in the field throughout 2022 and beyond, in order that we give our customers the smoothest transition possible.

“The future for the Kramer brand is strong and exciting and we are proud to be adding another world leading franchise to our already extremely strong portfolio.”