Claydon has expanded its presence in several key agricultural markets across Central and South East Europe. It has appointed major distributors for its cutting-edge Claydon Opti-Till® crop establishment machinery in Romania, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia and Bosnia.
ROMANIA
In Romania, Claydon has partnered with IPSO Agricultura, part of the French family-owned Monnoyeur Group, which operates in 23 countries. Now Claydon’s official distributor in Romania, Croatia and Turkey it is one of the largest agricultural equipment businesses in Europe and the sole authorised importer for leading brands, including John Deere.
With 30 years’ experience, IPSO employs over 500 staff across 21 sales and service outlets, providing farmers with a ‘one-stop-shop’ for machinery, after-sales support, financing solutions and dedicated technical expertise.
Dan Gidea, Marketing Director for IPSO, states:
“Challenging market conditions and an unpredictable environment are forcing Romanian farmers to find new solutions to remain viable. As the agricultural machinery market leader we have always supported our customers by providing innovative, sustainable solutions. Our new partnership with Claydon reflects that commitment. Its crop establishment solutions combine financial and environmental sustainability, rooted in the Claydon family’s love for the soil and farming.”
Simon Revell, Claydon’s Export Sales Manager, adds:
“We are delighted to announce this new partnership with IPSO Agricultura. As one of the most important agricultural producers in Europe, Romania offers tremendous opportunities for both companies. We share a similar outlook and a commitment to helping farming businesses to improve efficiency, cut costs and increase profitability. These priorities will become increasingly important, so providing Romanian farmers with a modern, efficient and sustainable crop establishment solution will deliver major benefits.”
To demonstrate the benefits of Claydon Opti-Till® machinery to farmers, IPSO has taken delivery of four Claydon Hybrid T trailed one-pass drills, two 4m and two 6m models.
CZECH AND SLOVAKIA
Another important appointment is the family business run by the Zikmund family in Czech and Slovakia who represent Valtra, Kubota, Kverneland and other brands through KVG CZECH, TOPAGRI, KBT PROFTECH and other companies across both countries.
“With strategic depots and dealer partners across both regions Claydon will have fantastic coverage providing huge opportunity for growth together,” says Tomas Zikmund.
Simon Revell adds:
“Core family values are a key point in our search for partners that have the same philosophy as Claydon, providing cost-effective solutions which help farmers to improve their profitability. This is something both businesses wholeheartedly agree on.”
SERBIA AND BOSNIA
Claydon’s final distributor appointment is AgroTECH PMD d.o.o., which operates nine depots across Serbia and Bosnia. Based in Trešnjevac, Serbia, the family-owned company supplies agricultural machinery and services, runs a large transport operation and is also involved in farming. It has added a 7.5m Claydon Straw Harrow and a 3m Claydon Evolution mounted one-pass drill to its demonstration fleet.
The company, which focuses on providing high-quality service and support, represents leading agricultural machinery brands, including STEYR tractors. Its customer-focused, forward-thinking solutions will help farmers in Serbia and Bosnia improve efficiency and productivity.
AgroTECH is owned by Imres Bata, whose farm produces combinable crops and includes a beef enterprise. Mr Bata states:
“At AgroTECH, we strive to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology and make them available to farmers. Supporting sustainable, efficient crop production is a priority, and we believe that Opti-Till® offers a genuinely forward-looking approach. Through our partnership with Claydon we are delighted to make this technology and its benefits more accessible to our farming customers.”
Simon Revell adds:
“Despite the challenges facing farming, we are confident that partnerships with like-minded companies will create a strong future for both businesses. Farmers willing to embrace change can also benefit by reducing costs, increasing productivity and prioritising soil health, an approach our experience shows can improve yields and deliver reliable crop performance.”