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Bobcat appoints Suomen Konetalo Oy as new Finland dealer

Suomen Konetalo Oy, based in Oulu, has been appointed as the new Authorised Dealer for the Bobcat Compact Equipment range in Finland. The announcement expands the Bobcat portfolio at Suomen Konetalo Oy, as the company is already the Authorised Dealer for the Bobcat Material Handling range of forklifts and warehouse equipment for Finland.

Ewen Gilchrist, Channel Development Manager UK & Nordics at Doosan Bobcat EMEA, commented: “We are very pleased to appoint Suomen Konetalo Oy as the new Bobcat compact equipment dealer for Finland. This will build on the great success Suomen Konetalo Oy has had with the Bobcat Material Handling range in Finland. We are confident Suomen Konetalo Oy will provide the launchpad for the growth of the Bobcat brand in Finland in every sector especially our traditional markets in construction, rental and agriculture.”

Alastair Jones, Bobcat District Manager (UK & Nordics) at Doosan Bobcat EMEA, added: “We believe the high reputation and great experience of Suomen Konetalo Oy will provide a huge boost to our business in Finland, providing a very positive outlook for our customers in the country. The extensive knowledge of the markets and Bobcat equipment at Suomen Konetalo Oy, combined with their dedication to offering exceptional customer service, will allow them to deliver even greater value for Bobcat customers.”

Timo Peltola, CEO of Suomen Konetalo Oy, said: “We already have a number of customers in the construction business, and the new agreement with Bobcat will enable us to offer them a more comprehensive choice of products and services. With this agreement, Suomen Konetalo Oy will continue to be a full-service Bobcat dealer, and we can support our new and existing customers with a wider range of high-quality products. Most of the new product categories we have added through Bobcat compact equipment are already familiar to us and we have sold and serviced these products before. But there are also machines that are new to us in the Bobcat product range, and we are very excited about the opportunities this brings!”

As well as the company’s headquarters in Oulu, Suomen Konetalo Oy has five more locations across Finland at Kokkola, Varkaus, Ylöjärvi, Riihimäki and Lieto. The comprehensive network allows Suomen Konetalo Oy to offer its services on behalf of Bobcat to the whole of Finland.

Timo Peltola added: “Of course, skid-steer loaders are what Bobcat is best known for in Finland, and they are recognized by everyone. Bobcat is also acknowledged as a leader in wheel loaders and telehandlers, as well as mini excavators, and we see good prospects for these and all of the Bobcat range in the Finnish market. We are confident that we can be a strong player in every area, from construction and agriculture to landscaping and the rental market. The Bobcat brand is well known, and the quality of the machines is unbeatable - when you mix that with our service and spare parts it is a tough combo to beat, and our customers will benefit from that.”

Suomen Konetalo Oy is committed to ensuring high stock levels in both parts and machines for customers in Finland. Customers benefit from the company’s on-site service network, covering everything from emergency repairs to routine maintenance. The dedicated service team at Suomen Konetalo Oy provides comprehensive support, ensuring that Bobcat machinery operates at peak performance. Customers can expect prompt and reliable service, from routine maintenance to urgent repairs.

Timo Peltola continued: “Each of our locations have their own maintenance workshops and service vehicles which are equipped to handle all of the products in the Bobcat range. In total, we have around 30 service engineers. Our aftersales team has three people dedicated to working only with spare parts. We will have local spare parts stock in Finland and with that we can minimise parts delivery times and keep customers’ machines running at their best. We have a big fleet of Bobcat forklifts in our short-term hire fleet and the demand is high. We will be adding new Bobcat products to this hire fleet based on customer demand.”

In the last five years, Bobcat has entered the European wheel loader market for compact wheel loaders and small articulated loaders, as well as launching the company’s new generation R-Series products. The product portfolio has now been further extended with a new range of compact tractors from 25 to 58 HP, together with new lines of mowers and turf renovation equipment. Other additions include the new family of forklifts and warehouse equipment as well as a market-leading range of portable power equipment.

The Bobcat R-Series telehandler range for agriculture and construction provides a choice of 21 models with Stage V engines. There are eight machines aimed at agriculture covering maximum lifting capacities between 2.5 and 4.3 tonne with lifting heights from 6 to 8 m, complemented by 13 more for construction covering maximum lifting capacities between 2.5 and 4.1 tonne and lifting heights from 6 to 18 m. The range also includes nine rotary telehandler models. As part of the company’s compact equipment range, Bobcat also offers an extensive portfolio of mini-excavators from 1.0 to 9.4 tonne, including two electric models and a full range of light compaction machinery.

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