Toro Commercial Products Distribution Change in the UK
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, USA (October 18, 2011) - Effective January 15, 2012, Lely (UK) Limited will be responsible for the distribution, sales, service and technical support of all Toro-branded commercial turf maintenance products distributed in the UK and Eire. This includes all Toro-branded commercial products manufactured by Hayter in Spellbrook.
While Lely (UK) Limited will have expanded responsibility for all commercial products, Hayter will continue to handle sales, marketing and service support of Toro-branded consumer and landscape contractor products, in addition to Hayter-branded equipment. Manufacturing of commercial and consumer products will also remain at Spellbrook.
As a result of this change, Toro's International Division is working with Lely (UK) and Hayter to ensure that this does not affect our end-user customers. Through careful and thoughtful decision-making, Toro and Lely (UK) will be organizing internal structures to meet the future sales and support needs of all its customers.
Lely (UK) has been a trusted and valued partner of The Toro Company for more than 30 years. This move serves to strengthen the close relationship of both companies, improve operational efficiency, and further the company's long-standing support of customers in the golf, fine turf and grounds markets.
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of turf and landscape maintenance equipment, and precision irrigation systems. With sales of nearly $1.7 billion in fiscal 2010, Toro's global presence extends to more than 80 countries through its reputation of world-class service, innovation and turf expertise. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, and agricultural fields. More information is available at www.toro.com.
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