Steve Bullman

Timberwolf is delighted to announce that as from the 2nd January 2024, they assumed responsibility for managing Rayco’s European sales channel covering the RG stump grinder range. The European compliant range has been selected to meet and exceed arborist and contractor application needs including narrow access, remote control, tracked and self-propelled stump grinders. rayco stump grinders, known for their innovation and robust quality, will continue to be engineered, manufactured, and developed at the Wooster, Ohio, facility but UK-based Timberwolf will provide sales, technical and after-sales support to the Distributor and Dealer networks across Europe. It is expected that the partnership will develop future European centric solutions and Timberwolf is looking to extend its sales partnerships. “The introduction of rayco stump grinders is the first step in Timberwolf’s partnership with the Morbark range of brands and it represents a very exciting step for the European Arb sector, we are delighted to be working with new and established rayco dealers alike, growing the brands and ranges to offer quality products to the tree care industry,” said Timberwolf’s Managing Director, Chris Perry. Timberwolf already has an established Dealer and Distributor network across the UK, and many of Timberwolf’s partners have recognised the benefit of adopting the RG stump grinder range into their portfolio. By using an existing sales channel, customers and potential customers will benefit from strong local expertise and easy access to available stock. The RG stump grinder range will be presented at the ARB Show on the 17th and 18th May. Machine demonstrations are already available across the UK, to find your local dealer or book a demonstration, please visit the Timberwolf website: https://timberwolf-uk.com/stump-grinders/ About Timberwolf: Timberwolf manufactures a broad range of commercial wood chippers primarily serving markets across Europe. Acquired by the Alamo group in 2021, Timberwolf also manages the European sales channel for rayco stump-grinders. Timberwolf was founded in 1986 and has delivered over 18,000 chippers through its comprehensive dealer and distributor networks. The company has approximately 55 employees and operates from a 6,000 square meter facility in Suffolk, United Kingdom. https://timberwolf-uk.com/ About rayco Manufacturing: rayco Manufacturing was founded in 1978 in Wooster, OH, by John M. Bowling who as the owner of a tree care service identified the unique needs of the tree and landscape industry and began to build equipment to meet and surpass those needs. Today the company is dedicated to the design and production of an incredibly innovative line of environmental equipment with a range of options to suit any-sized job and budget. The current range of rayco products includes stump cutters and forestry mulchers. rayco Manufacturing was acquired by Morbark, LLC in November 2017. An Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) holding, Morbark, LLC, has innovated and manufactured durable, high-performance equipment for over 65 years. Sales and aftermarket support are through a worldwide, authorized dealer network. For more information about rayco stump grinders in Europe, please visit: https://timberwolf-uk.com/stump-grinders/

Leading premium garden tools brand, STIHL GB, is partnering with Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture. The STIHL team will volunteer in a wide range of fund-raising activities to provide financial support for Perennial with sponsored events including cycling, hikes, car washes and bake-offs. Helping the charity provide free and confidential advice, information and support to people working in, or retired from, horticulture and their families. As part of the new charity partnership Perennial will launch the STIHL equipment replacement fund, to help those in need with donations of tools and PPE. STIHL GB’s Head of Marketing, Simon Hewitt, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Perennial, a charity whose purpose is so closely linked to our own values. STIHL has been focused on making people’s lives easier when working in and with nature since our founder, Andreas Stihl, invented the first portable chainsaw in the 1920s. In pledging our support to Perennial and combining our efforts we hope together we can help many more people in horticulture.” Phil Swainston, Perennial’s Corporate Partnership Manager, said: “The financial and social pressures faced by individuals working in, and retired from, horticulture are acute, particularly in today's challenging economic climate where horticulture professionals often contend with relatively low pay and the physical demands of their work. Perennial serves as a lifeline for many in our community, and thus, STIHL’s invaluable support plays a crucial role in our ability to assist those within the horticulture community. STIHL’s support holds immense value, especially as we’ve seen a notable 21% increase in individuals from our sector seeking personal support and a significant rise in those accessing our online tools.”