Dear CLIMMAR Members,

In March 2025, a newly elected CLIMMAR Board took office for the next three years. It is a great honour for me to serve as President of CLIMMAR, and at the same time, I fully recognize the responsibility that comes with this role — especially at a time of significant transformation in our sector.
CLIMMAR, based in Brussels, unites national associations of agricultural machinery dealers from across Europe. Our mission is to represent the interests of over 15,000 enterprises and 159,000 employees, to support cooperation and exchange of experience, and to give our sector a strong and united voice at the European level. We focus on policy advocacy, reliable industry data, and support for vocational education and dealer development.
CLIMMAR is also deeply committed to the development of vocational education in the field of agricultural machinery. We believe it is essential to attract young people to our sector — and to ensure they are well-trained, competent, and ready to meet the demands of the future.
The agricultural machinery distribution sector is undergoing rapid transformation. We are facing major shifts — technological innovation through automation, robotics, and alternative power sources, consolidation within the dealer network, and significant challenges due to declining sales across many markets.

At the same time, both our customers and manufacturers are raising their expectations. Customers seek ever more tailored and cost-effective solutions, while manufacturers are increasingly streamlining their distribution costs. It is clear: only those who adapt will remain competitive.
But we have something incredibly valuable — deep, practical know-how in agricultural machinery distribution and close relationships with our customers. We should face the changes in our industry with confidence — by improving efficiency, consider joining forces when it makes sense, and building stronger positions.
CLIMMAR’s role is to support its members — both national associations and individual dealers — by providing guidance, sharing proven practices, and strengthening their position within the market. The strength of CLIMMAR lies in the strength of its members. Only a strong CLIMMAR can be a credible and respected partner between manufacturers and end users in the distribution chain.

Kind regards,

Tomáš Kvapil, CLIMMAR President