Avant Tecno, a leading player in the compact loader industry, celebrated its 25th Anniversary in the UK with a grand event hosted at Carrow Road Stadium in Norwich, Norfolk. This milestone not only marked a quarter-century of Avant’s presence in the UK but also provided the perfect backdrop for honoring the exceptional achievements of its dedicated dealers through the Avant Dealer Awards.
Avant Tecno: A Legacy of Innovation Since 1991
Founded in 1991, Avant Tecno has been a pioneering force in the manufacturing of compact loaders, leaving an indelible mark with over 70,000 loaders produced at its state-of-the-art plant in Ylöjärvi, Finland. With a global reach that spans sales offices in Germany, the UK, and the US, as well as import partners in over 55 countries, Avant has been a staple in the UK for 25 years. The expanding network of regional dealers covers the entire nation.
The recent Avant Dealer Awards paid tribute to the network of dealers crucial to the brand’s growth and success.
Avant Dealer Awards 2023: Recognizing Excellence
Hosted at Carrow Road Stadium, the awards ceremony honored dealers for their outstanding contributions to Avant Tecno’s success. The distinguished winners included:
- Eco Award 2023: Ben Burgess & Co Ltd.
- After Sales and Customer Care: Avant South East Ltd
- Largest Growth: Essener Equipment Co.
- Recognition Award: Davies Implements Ltd.
- Most Machines Sold: Essener Equipment Co.
- Leguan Dealer of the Year: Ben Burgess & Co Ltd.
- Avant Dealer of the Year: Ferrybridge Ltd.
A standout winner of the evening was Ferrybridge Ltd., named the Avant Dealer of the Year. With nearly two decades of experience in the Plant and Machinery industry, Ferrybridge has recently become an authorized dealer for all Avant compact loader products in Ireland.
Andrew Shore from Ferrybridge expressed delight at winning the prestigious award, emphasizing the opportunity to align with another world-renowned brand like Avant. He praised Avant machinery for its versatility and strength, noting adaptability to various industries such as equine, landscaping, and tree surgery.
“The beauty of the Avant brand is that it has given us a doorway into a lot of industries. You name the industry, and we have probably sold an Avant machine into it. Becoming an Avant dealer was a good opportunity for us to get another world-renowned strong brand.”
“Winning the award was an extremely pleasant surprise – we have only been selling the machines for just over a year now. We’ve put a lot of work into it to really try and push the products, and it has been going really well. It is great to be recognized.”
Andrew also commended Avant’s commitment to innovation, highlighting the simplicity of operation and the extensive range of over 200 attachments catering to a multitude of tasks.
As Avant Tecno looks forward to the future, the recent Dealer Awards reinforce the company’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and enduring partnerships with its valued dealers that have played a pivotal role in its success over the past 25 years.
For more information, please visit www.avant.co.uk.