Lloyd Ltd
brand is Manitou wwhich has developed telehandlers for both markets . “ These range from machines that reach four metres to 36 metres and can lift up to 35 tons . We have a portfolio of their assets that cover all needs . Our success with Manitou is as a result of our strong relationship ; they are fantastic to partner with , and if there is a problem , they are incredibly transparent ,” George says .
Award-winning
Supplier relationships are crucial to the company ’ s success , and to keep those relationships strong , George believes communication is key . “ At the end of the day , it ’ s important that the brand we offer is a good name , both in quality and in service . We are fortunate that this is true for all the businesses we represent . They care about what we do , how we do it , and they look after us , and our customers ,” he says .
The business ’ focus on excellence within its vendor network has brought it tremendous success . This can be seen in the awards Lloyd
Ltd has won , the most recent of which are the 2022 Garden Machinery Dealer of the Year Award from Service Dealer magazine and New Holland ’ s Dealer of the Year for 2022 , which they received last month . Both of these awards reflect the company ’ s continued investment in its premises , its sector-specific sales and service teams , and its increasing sales for its manufacturers .
For George , however , the most significant was the Bobcat Dealer of the Year award , which the company received in 2019 , as it demonstrated that the company ’ s renewed focus on its construction sector activities had paid off . “ We more than tripled our sales for Bobcat within only a handful of years and we have continued to grow even more despite the challenges we have all experienced in recent years . I am hoping we achieve it in 2023 as well . I think it ’ s fantastic to be acknowledged by our suppliers as being a valuable part of their team . It is also great for the team to reflect on the work they do and know how valued they are . It ’ s
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