Case IH rewards dealership commitment at annual conference

Case IH has recognised its best dealerships during the presentation of its annual Dealer of the Year awards

Case IH Dealers of the Year award to O’Connors are from left to right: Aaron Bett recently appointed Case IH ANZ General Manager, Richard Lewis, Brandon Stannett (Managing Director Agriculture Australia/New Zealand – CNH Industrial), Tim Sheridan, Chun Woytera (President Asia Pacific, CNH Industrial), Lisa Day (O’Connors), Gareth Webb (O’Connors), Daniel Speed, Scott Harris (Case IH Global President) and Zach Holmes

Case IH dealers have celebrated the annual awards for excellence at the presentation of the Dealer of the Year awards, with O’Connors taking home the title for three branches or more, and, for the first time, STAG Machinery claimed the award for one or two branches.

Noticeable at the event was the first time Aaron Bett appeared as the new Case IH ANZ general manager, a position left open with the sudden departure of Pete McCann, former GM for the past five years. Read more on this link.

The Case IH Dealer of the Year results are based on a number of different criteria, including finance and business management, performance in sales and marketing, parts and servicing, Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) Certification and total market share.

Newly appointed General Manager for Case IH ANZ, Aaron Bett, congratulated the winners, highlighting their exceptional efforts over the past year and continuing commitment to the brand and their customers.

“O’Connors has again demonstrated the standard of service and performance that has made them one of our top dealers for some time now. I commend the effort, expertise and commitment so prevalent within the entire O’Connors team and across their whole network,” Aaron said. 

“For STAG Machinery Group, winning one of the brand’s top awards is great recognition for all the hard work that’s gone into establishing the group’s footprint in South-East Queensland in recent years and I look forward to seeing their ongoing growth and development.

“These dealers, and indeed all the dealers that have claimed awards this year, embody the strengths of our brand and represent the level of knowledge, service and support our customers have come to rely on,” Aaron added. 

O’Connors’ Chief Executive Officer Gareth Webb said it was a privilege to accept the award on behalf of his entire team. 

“This award recognises each and every one of our 390 team members and the work they do every day to deliver to the highest standard for our customers. Our dealership staff come together as a united team and that is what makes me particularly proud,” Gareth said.

“We also want to thank the Case IH team and our customers for their ongoing support. We believe this is shared success and are thrilled to receive this award,” Gareth concluded.

Noel Baines in the centre of the group proudly holds the Case IH Dealer of the Year award won by STAG Machinery for the one or two branches category while from left to right is Scott Harris (Case IH Global President), Chun Woytera (President Asia Pacific, CNH Industrial), Shani Dopon, Noel Baines (STAG), Bruce McGregor (STAG), Brandon Stannett (Managing Director Agriculture Australia/New Zealand – CNH Industrial) and Aaron Bett (Case IH ANZ General Manager) at the presentation of the Case IH Dealer of the Year Awards

STAG Machinery dealer principal Noel Baines, together with Craig Brimblecombe was extremely proud to be recognised as a leading team amongst other dealerships in the network.   

“We believe our success is defined by our partnership with Case IH, and our valued customers. The people behind the machines are what the industry is all about. Our team is dynamic and wants to do their best and be the best they can be.”

“This award is a direct result of the huge effort and commitment of each member of the STAG Machinery team and we are delighted to receive this honour.”

Other award winners on the night

Larwoods Ag (Yorke Penninsula, South Australia) had a big night with two awards going their way for the hard work put in by their team, firstly Dealer of the Year – Parts; then Larwoods Ag also won Dealer of the Year – CNH Industrial Capital (1 or 2 branches).

While Kenway & Clark (Moree, Goondiwindi, Inverell and Wee Waa) was crowned Dealer of the Year – CNH Industrial Capital (three branches or more).