The spare parts provider Kramp has included dedicated grants for the forestry and grass care sector to its Cultivate a Generation initiative. They are open to horticultural engineers and arborists, providing winners with credit for anything in the Kramp assortment up to £1,000.
Cultivate a Generation is in its second year. The scheme was initially set up to support the farming industry, but Kramp sees the new grants reflecting the needs of the grass care and forestry sectors. 2024 saw £30,000 awarded to 24 successful entries from 400 applicants. This year, the total has been increased to £51,000, allowing the additional grants.
George Maton, owner of Maton Paddock Care in Oxfordshire, was thrilled to receive one of Kramp’s Cultivate a Generation small contractor grants. “It’s super helpful,” he says after using the grant to stock up on essential service parts for his tractor. “It’s great to finally win something! Kramp is such a big company, and it’s fantastic to see them supporting small businesses like mine.”
George’s career in agriculture began as a John Deere apprentice technician before spending five years contracting. Four years ago, he launched Maton Paddock Care, growing a successful business with a strong equestrian customer base and ambitions to expand into more commercial work.
“I didn’t even know these grants existed until a friend sent me the link on Facebook,” shares George. “I’m so glad I applied; it’s a nice feeling to be supported.”
With Kramp’s backing, George is focused on the future, continuing to grow his business and deliver high-quality services to his customers.
For more information about whether you qualify and to apply for a grant, visit the Kramp UK website: Cultivate a Generation.
Kramp plans expansion for its spare parts business
Kramp is a name many in the trade may not be aware of, but they have built a significant presence as an agricultural spare parts supplier in the UK, and now the leadership have their sights set on growing in the forestry sector.
They plan to do this by replicating their success in the agricultural market, explains Leo Copping, field sales manager for Kramp. “We have to bring in brands that are relevant to forestry dealers to begin with. In 2024, we have added 25,000 items that are forestry and grass care specific. Every week, we are having further conversations with suppliers to bring more products on board.”
Edward Wall, the sales director for Hertfordshire Garden Machinery, has seen the proportion of business they do with Kramp grow since they began working together two years ago, despite the challenges of the last few years.
Hertfordshire Garden Machinery has a typical mix of domestic and professional customers. Edward has seen their tie-up with Kramp particularly benefit the contractors they service because they regularly order consumables like strimmer lines through them.
“We have found Kramp to be good to work with. They have a great product range that has been more focused on agricultural parts historically, but their garden machinery range is building and improving.
“The best thing about Kramp is the fast delivery time. It’s good for us and our customers because we can turn the work around quicker. The ordering system is easy to use, too.”
Source Will Charlton, seededmarketing pr
