Strong performance at agricultural machinery specialist as it grows market share
Ripon Farm Services, a John Deere main dealer, which specialises in servicing and selling agricultural machinery, has seen its revenue increase by 22% from £132.5m to £161.1m.
Richard Simpson, commercial director of the Ripon-based company, said: “This has been a decent year for us. Turnover has grown significantly, and profit has improved toward the levels that you could expect for a company of our size.
“We saw good gains in market share in all of our major markets and our growth in after-sales underlined our strong desire to improve in the provision of excellent service and back-up to our communities.
“Most importantly we have made some very significant long term investments in both infrastructure and capabilities, especially in Precision Agriculture Technology.
“The aim of these investments is to ensure we are well placed to meet the ongoing needs of our customers for generations to come.”
Key landmarks for the company were completion of a new 22,000 sq ft depot at Malton and the acquisition of FG Adamson & Son, a John Deere Professional Turf dealer, which has enabled the business to expand its offering into professional turfcare machinery products and servicing.
Commenting on the acquisition, Simpson added: “This is really good news for RFS, its staff, customers and the John Deere brand. This is the next stage in the evolution of our business as we offer our services to the professional turf market for the first time.
“FG Adamson & Son is a well-respected business with a strong reputation for excellent customer service, and we know that the high standards set by the staff for more than seven decades will need to be continued.
“With its staff, we are privileged to be taking on experts in their field, and they will be instrumental in ensuring a seamless transition.”
Ripon Farm Services continues to play a crucial part in the John Deere Apprenticeship Scheme. For over 30 years, the company has provided paid employment for young apprentices, with training leading to recognised industry qualifications.
Simpson said: “This September the company had its record intake of new apprentices. We are extremely proud of our apprentices and we have a strong desire to increase the numbers.
“These young folks are the future of our business, we value their energy and contributions as we look to the future.”
Finally, now in its 20th year, the 2024 Ripon Farm Services show will kick start the New Year, showcasing the latest technology, agricultural machinery and groundcare equipment available from manufacturers and suppliers.
The show will take place on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate.
Established in 1982, Ripon Farm Services today has 15 branches in Yorkshire, Teesside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, employing over 300 staff.
