Midlands ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has acquired  the three depots formerly owned by Gunn ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in Smethwick, Stoke-on-Trent and Hereford.
Midlands ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a new business, owned and managed by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s former international sales director David Hill, who has returned to the UK from the USA. As of this month, it is now the official ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ distributor for the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire,
Working alongside David Hill as Midlands ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ sales director is Alistair Reekie, who also transfers from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ itself.
All Gunn ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff from the three depots have transferred to Midlands ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
It has not been clear whether the move has been enforced from above by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ on what is one of its oldest and largest dealers. However, it is being described as “a crucial step in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s growth in the regionâ€�.
Gunn ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ managing director Paul Hartshorn said: “All our customers will continue to receive first class sales and after sales support for their ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ machinery from a dedicated, local ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ dealer. This change is an important step in the continued growth of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in a region that is set for considerable investment.
“Furthermore, it will enable Gunn ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, through its remaining six depots, to focus its operations in the North West of England, North Wales and the Isle of Man and continue to meet the growing needs of our customers in this area.â€�
David Hill said: “This new business will build on the great work of Gunn ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ whilst allowing us to further focus on new opportunities in this very important growth regionâ€�.