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Midlands Machinery Show on target for another great success

Interest in the Midlands Machinery Show continues to grow and in just three years ’ exhibitors at this popular B2B event have grown to 250 stands . Organisers are confident of even more for this year ’ s show to be held on 22 & 23 November 2017 at Newark Showground .

A drian Johnston , the originator of the event and the CEO of Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society said :

“ Our flat , well-drained venue , combined with excellent value and our extensive suite of halls , mean that we are in a fantastic position to host the show . There is a great range of equipment for all to come and see . The time of year is right and we go that extra mile to ensure that our loyal exhibitors are looked after to the best of our ability .”
With top names like Chafer Sprayers , Sukup Europe , as well as local dealers and agricultural machinery manufacturers such as Claydon Drills , Flach and LeRoy , McArthur Agriculture Ltd , PA Bristow , Andrew Guest , Chandlers , Spaldings and RC Setchfield ; the show is committed to remain close to its core focus on agricultural machinery . Rainthorpe of
Grantham work closely with the Show team in the run up to the event to ensure scheduled expert loading and off-loading .
The friendly atmosphere at the event is appreciated by all who visit and the quality of the attendees is one of the main reasons why traders return . Show Manager , George Taylor , adds :
“ Many exhibitors at MMS comment on a high level of enquiries translating into sales and prospective buyers appreciate the opportunity to talk to a variety of dealers on a one-to-one basis and see products in action which give them the confidence to financially commit .”
Three technical seminars are repeated daily in the Lady Eastwood Centre with H L Hutchinsons Ltd running two of them ; one focussed on actively managing soil resources and the other discussing how new technology is influencing working practices to increase productivity , efficiency and profitability on the farm . Further details on the seminar topics and timetable are available on the website , www . midlandsmachineryshow . com .
Sponsorship opportunities are still available at the show and to discuss the benefits , interested parties should call George Taylor or Una-Marie Palin on 01636 705796 . Accommodation can be booked through our official travel partner Field Farm Tours ; see www . fieldfarmtours . co . uk or call 01636 616051 .
Entry and parking at the Midlands Machinery Show is free . All exhibitors and visitors will receive a complimentary catalogue produced by Farmers Weekly . The show starts at 8.00 a . m . on Newark Showground and for further detail and how to register as a trader visit www . midlandsmachineryshow . com or call 01636 705796 . www . farmingmonthly . co . uk September 2017 | Farming Monthly | 09