by Kyle Molyneux | Tue 07 Mar 2023
Merlo UK expands Scottish dealer network
Merlo UK has announced an expansion of territory and responsibility for an existing dealer to strengthen the Merlo dealer network in Scotland. This follows a decision by Merlo UK to end its relationship with HRN. Expanding to become a combined Merlo dealer with the upcoming launch of RAS Plant Sales, Ross Agri Services Ltd will grow the Merlo offering it has provided to customers since 2020.
Ross Agri Services Ltd (RAS), established by Bill and Ethel Ross in 1972 as a farm machinery hire business, quickly grew into a major player amongst Scottish dealers when it focused on machinery sales over hire in 1976. Bill and Ethel’s son Martin joined the business in 2000 to take responsibility for sales, administration, maintenance and the workshops. Twenty-three years later, Martin has established himself as one of the most versatile dealer principals in Scotland, reckons Merlo UK.
The newly formed division of RAS Plant Sales will operate alongside Ross Agri Services from its existing St Cyrus, Turriff depots plus the newly acquired Muir of Ord location, enabling RAS to carry Merlo construction products such as the ROTO and Panoramic ranges. Shaun Groom, General Manager of Merlo UK, remarked about his experience with the RAS team, “Having known Martin, Bill & Ethel for many years, I am confident that the Merlo brand will only continue to grow further with the high level of customer support that RAS are renowned for.”
Martin Ross, Managing Director of Ross Agri Services Ltd said, “We are delighted to be expanding our Merlo trading area, not only representing the Merlo agricultural range, but now the Merlo construction product offering too. Having seen first-hand the investments being made by Merlo Group it is a strong sign of their commitment for the long term.”
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