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Brandt has acquired AGrowQuip.
The Brandt Group has announced they have acquired AGrowQuip.
The acquisition is effective from 30 January 2023, ensuring access to broad support infrastructure for customers throughout the North Island and delivering products, parts and services from Cape Reinga to Wellington.
“Going forward, our customers can look forward to service enhancements via investment in a best-in-class field service truck fleet and upgrades to existing facilities,” says Brandt chief executive Shaun Semple.
“Brandt is fully committed to building a comprehensive dealer infrastructure that delivers unmatched support for New Zealand Construction, Forestry and Agricultural businesses, every single day,” he says.
The acquisition means Brandt owns and operates 138 dealerships across New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.
“As a family-owned business for over 90 years, Brandt’s number one focus is always on the people and our customers,” Semple says.
“Whether it’s getting to know our new team, helping our customers succeed or supporting the communities in which they live, we look forward to deepening our roots on the North Island.”
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