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02-03-2021 - Inside Agri-Turf podcast ‘Riding the Waves’
Chris Biddle from the Inside Agri-Turf podcast recently interviewed CLIMMAR President Erik Hogervorst and Keith Christian from BAGMA, the UK's representative on CLIMMAR. Chris Biddle from the Inside Agri-Turf podcast recently interviewed CLIMMAR President Erik Hogervorst and Keith Christian from BAGMA, the UK's representative on CLIMMAR.
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01-02-2021 - UNACMA becomes FEDERACMA
We are pleased to inform you that, after a process that lasted about 6 years, agricultural machinery dealers, repair shops, spare parts dealers, garden machinery dealers, forestry, livestock and irrigation machinery dealers, agricultural machinery hirers and gardeners and used machine sellers have a single home: FEDERACMA. We are pleased to inform you that, after a process that lasted about 6 years, agricultural machinery dealers, repair shops, spare parts dealers, garden machinery dealers, forestry, livestock and irrigation machinery dealers, agricultural machinery hirers and gardeners and used machine sellers have a single home: FEDERACMA.
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20-07-2020 - NRMM and tractor Stage V regulation deadlines extended
CLIMMAR welcomes the 12-months extension of certain transitional EU regulation on Stage V emissions from non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). CLIMMAR welcomes the 12-months extension of certain transitional EU regulation on Stage V emissions from non-road mobile machinery (NRMM).
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13-07-2020 - CEMA business barometer July: business climate almost back to pre COVID-19 level
The general business climate Index for the agricultural machinery Industry in Europe has continued to improve strongly, almost approaching the pre-COVID-19 level, which however was already negative. The general business climate Index for the agricultural machinery Industry in Europe has continued to improve strongly, almost approaching the pre-COVID-19 level, which however was already negative.
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10-07-2020 - President's note: ‘Don’t miss the train’
‘Corona virus’, there is no newspaper or talkshow without the topic. It looks like we are on the right path here in the EU, but we have to stay alert. ‘Corona virus’, there is no newspaper or talkshow without the topic. It looks like we are on the right path here in the EU, but we have to stay alert.
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02-07-2020 - Survey results: 80% of European dealers experience impact from COVID-19
Results of a quick scan survey by CLIMMAR on the COVID-19 situation amongst European dealers, show that 80% of the participants is affected. Especially sales of new machinery are affected. Looking forward, 70% of the participants foresees a significant turnover and order book decrease in the next two months. Results of a quick scan survey by CLIMMAR on the COVID-19 situation amongst European dealers, show that 80% of the participants is affected. Especially sales of new machinery are affected. Looking forward, 70% of the participants foresees a significant turnover and order book decrease in the next two months.
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01-07-2020 - The EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing and the European strategy for data
According to the 11 signatories of the Code of Conduct, the digital transformation of EU agriculture is an opportunity for the EU agri-food chain, as long as the digital transition works for everyone, puts people first and opens up new opportunities for business. According to the 11 signatories of the Code of Conduct, the digital transformation of EU agriculture is an opportunity for the EU agri-food chain, as long as the digital transition works for everyone, puts people first and opens up new opportunities for business.
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16-06-2020 - Virtual reality bridges gap between theory and praxis
Plans for the Erasmus+ project Tim Europe are getting shaped more and more. There is a lot going on behind the scenes even though a decision on the approval of the project is not expected until July. Plans for the Erasmus+ project Tim Europe are getting shaped more and more. There is a lot going on behind the scenes even though a decision on the approval of the project is not expected until July.
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11-06-2020 - CEMA Business Barometer June: future expectations have become less negative
The general business climate index for the agricultural machinery industry in Europe has further improved but continues deeply negative at -47 points (on a scale of -100 to +100) after having dropped as sharply and deeply as it had not since the financial crisis of 2008/09. The general business climate index for the agricultural machinery industry in Europe has further improved but continues deeply negative at -47 points (on a scale of -100 to +100) after having dropped as sharply and deeply as it had not since the financial crisis of 2008/09.
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28-05-2020 - Dealer Satisfaction Index 2020 starts 2 June
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the start of the annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey, originally planned for 1 April 2020, was postponed. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the start of the annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey, originally planned for 1 April 2020, was postponed.
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21-05-2020 - New translations available of EU Code of Conduct
CLIMMAR is a co-signing partner of the EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing. CLIMMAR is a co-signing partner of the EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing.
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18-05-2020 - MEPs call on postponement of the Stage V transition deadlines
A number of influential MEPs recently submitted a priority question for written answer to the European Commission to stress the urgent need for a political decision on the postponement of the Stage V transition deadlines. A number of influential MEPs recently submitted a priority question for written answer to the European Commission to stress the urgent need for a political decision on the postponement of the Stage V transition deadlines.
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14-05-2020 - CEMA Business Barometer: business climate remains deeply negative
The business climate index for the agricultural machinery industry in Europe has improved slightly, but continues deeply negative at -59 points (on a scale of -100 to +100) after having dropped as sharply and deeply as it has not since the financial crisis of 2008/09. The business climate index for the agricultural machinery industry in Europe has improved slightly, but continues deeply negative at -59 points (on a scale of -100 to +100) after having dropped as sharply and deeply as it has not since the financial crisis of 2008/09.
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11-05-2020 - President's note: ‘The 1.5 metres society’
Mid-March, I expressed my concern about the Corona virus that is still spreading across the world resulting in our lives changing. Privately, with lockdowns and travel restrictions, but also business wise. Mid-March, I expressed my concern about the Corona virus that is still spreading across the world resulting in our lives changing. Privately, with lockdowns and travel restrictions, but also business wise.
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01-05-2020 - CAP transitional rules for 2021
Agra Facts reports that the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has agreed its position on the CAP transitional rules for 2021, rejecting any cuts on the farm policy’s budget. Agra Facts reports that the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has agreed its position on the CAP transitional rules for 2021, rejecting any cuts on the farm policy’s budget.
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28-04-2020 - Project Erasmus+ connects mobile tools in Europe
As in many European countries, it is also difficult to recruit staff for mobile technology in Sweden. Working together in a European context is the best way to save costs and to share experiences and teaching materials. As in many European countries, it is also difficult to recruit staff for mobile technology in Sweden. Working together in a European context is the best way to save costs and to share experiences and teaching materials.
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24-04-2020 - A different kind of board meeting
On 23 April, the board gathered virtually for a board meeting via Skype to discuss the progress on most important CLIMMAR topics for this year. On 23 April, the board gathered virtually for a board meeting via Skype to discuss the progress on most important CLIMMAR topics for this year.
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20-04-2020 - Turnover expected to drop drastically after Summer
The Corona-virus leads to concern and uncertainty amongst citizens. Many Dutch companies such as machine and material suppliers in the agri, turf, communal and industry are hit by the consequences of this crisis. The Corona-virus leads to concern and uncertainty amongst citizens. Many Dutch companies such as machine and material suppliers in the agri, turf, communal and industry are hit by the consequences of this crisis.
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17-04-2020 - EU’s roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 measures
The European Commission and Council recently presented their roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures. The European Commission and Council recently presented their roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures.
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30-03-2020 - Joint Statement on COVID-19 and our industry
COVID-19: our industry is committed to support farmers and cooperatives across Europe for food security. COVID-19: our industry is committed to support farmers and cooperatives across Europe for food security.
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23-03-2020 - Tim spreads out wings further in Europe
In a previous update, we explained the Tim Europe (Erasmus+) plan. In anticipation of the decision, the countries are already preparing in advance of an approval. In a previous update, we explained the Tim Europe (Erasmus+) plan. In anticipation of the decision, the countries are already preparing in advance of an approval.
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20-03-2020 - Cancellation of the CLIMMAR Spring Forum
The CLIMMAR Spring Forum 2020 scheduled for 22&23 April, is cancelled until further notice due to the Corona virus. The CLIMMAR Spring Forum 2020 scheduled for 22&23 April, is cancelled until further notice due to the Corona virus.
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19-03-2020 - President's note on the Corona crisis
As the Corona virus is currently spreading across the world, we see our lives changing, we see our community come to a hold and our economy is in a crisis. We see how fragile we are in this world. As the Corona virus is currently spreading across the world, we see our lives changing, we see our community come to a hold and our economy is in a crisis. We see how fragile we are in this world.
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24-01-2020 - Tim Europe to accelerate lifelong learning in European countries
At the beginning of this year, CLIMMAR members Belgium, Hungary, Poland and The Netherlands made the first agreements to elaborate a new project called Tim Europe. At the beginning of this year, CLIMMAR members Belgium, Hungary, Poland and The Netherlands made the first agreements to elaborate a new project called Tim Europe.
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17-01-2020 - CLIMMAR intensifies lobby work for RMI in 2020
CLIMMAR has been granted an EU subsidy by the European Small Business Standards organisation to further intensify its highly technical and complex (lobby) work. CLIMMAR has been granted an EU subsidy by the European Small Business Standards organisation to further intensify its highly technical and complex (lobby) work.
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13-01-2020 - CLIMMAR Vice President Ludger Gude addresses LTU audience
Ludger Gude, CLIMMAR Vice President, was one of the speakers at the recent "LTU Tage" (Agricultural Entrepreneur Congress) in Würzburg, Germany. Ludger Gude, CLIMMAR Vice President, was one of the speakers at the recent "LTU Tage" (Agricultural Entrepreneur Congress) in Würzburg, Germany.
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20-12-2019 - CLIMMAR season's greetings
CLIMMAR wishes you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year CLIMMAR wishes you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
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19-12-2019 - The future is being (re)shaped
In 2019, CLIMMAR took the opportunity ánd challenge to look into the mirror and evaluate its own achievements and set future targets. In 2019, CLIMMAR took the opportunity ánd challenge to look into the mirror and evaluate its own achievements and set future targets.
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18-12-2019 - Synergistic cooperation with other stakeholders
CLIMMAR intensifies cooperation with fellow stakeholders to strengthen the position of European dealers and distributors. Such as codes of conduct and joint statements. CLIMMAR intensifies cooperation with fellow stakeholders to strengthen the position of European dealers and distributors. Such as codes of conduct and joint statements.
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17-12-2019 - Our efforts and expertise on lobbying
Did you know that CLIMMAR has its own lobbying expert on aspects like Tractor Mother Regulation and Repair and Maintenance Information? Did you know that CLIMMAR has its own lobbying expert on aspects like Tractor Mother Regulation and Repair and Maintenance Information?
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11-11-2019 - Presentation of the DSI 2019 results during Agritechnica
During the CLIMMAR pressconference on the Agritechnica, the results of the Dealer Satisfaction Index 2019 were presented by CLIMMAR president Erik Hogervorst. During the CLIMMAR pressconference on the Agritechnica, the results of the Dealer Satisfaction Index 2019 were presented by CLIMMAR president Erik Hogervorst.
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01-11-2019 - CLIMMAR Congress: joint statement and common understanding
The 66th annual CLIMMAR Congress that took place in Thun, Switzerland recently, attracted delegates from 15 member nations. The 66th annual CLIMMAR Congress that took place in Thun, Switzerland recently, attracted delegates from 15 member nations.
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30-10-2019 - Roberto Rinaldin elected as new Vice President of CLIMMAR
During the 66th CLIMMAR Congress in Thun, Roberto Rinaldin (Italy) was elected as Vice President of CLIMMAR. He succeeds Joost Merckx (Belgium). During the 66th CLIMMAR Congress in Thun, Roberto Rinaldin (Italy) was elected as Vice President of CLIMMAR. He succeeds Joost Merckx (Belgium).
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01-10-2019 - CLIMMAR press conference at Agritechnica
CLIMMAR will be organising its press conference on 11 November. CLIMMAR will be organising its press conference on 11 November.
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30-09-2019 - Our newest Report of Activities is out
Download the CLIMMAR Report of Activities to learn all about CLIMMAR and its 16 members. Download the CLIMMAR Report of Activities to learn all about CLIMMAR and its 16 members.
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23-09-2019 - CLIMMAR at the Agroshow in Bednary, Poland
CLIMMAR Secretary-General Jelle Bartlema recently attended the Agroshow in Bednary, Poland, to present the CLIMMAR activities to the members of the Polish association PIGMiUR, member of CLIMMAR. CLIMMAR Secretary-General Jelle Bartlema recently attended the Agroshow in Bednary, Poland, to present the CLIMMAR activities to the members of the Polish association PIGMiUR, member of CLIMMAR.
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29-07-2019 - 66th CLIMMAR Congress in Thun, Switzerland
After 14 years, the CLIMMAR Congress returns to Switzerland. Member Agrotec Suisse is organising the 66th Congress taking place in Thun. After 14 years, the CLIMMAR Congress returns to Switzerland. Member Agrotec Suisse is organising the 66th Congress taking place in Thun.
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23-04-2019 - CLIMMAR co-signs EU CoC on Agricultural Data Sharing
CLIMMAR is happy to announce co-signing the EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing. CLIMMAR is happy to announce co-signing the EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing.
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19-04-2019 - CLIMMAR Board meets CEMA President Anthony van der Ley
On Wednesday 18 April, the complete CLIMMAR Board met with CEMA President Anthony van der Ley and CEMA Secretary General Jerome Bandry at the Lemken factory in Alpen, Germany. The company of which Mr. Van der Ley is the CEO. On Wednesday 18 April, the complete CLIMMAR Board met with CEMA President Anthony van der Ley and CEMA Secretary General Jerome Bandry at the Lemken factory in Alpen, Germany. The company of which Mr. Van der Ley is the CEO.
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18-03-2019 - ‘Resolve the unbalance in European dealer contracts’
CLIMMAR has taken the position that contracts between suppliers and dealers are unbalanced and drafted too unilaterally. CLIMMAR has taken the position that contracts between suppliers and dealers are unbalanced and drafted too unilaterally.
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04-03-2019 - Recruitment and employment by agricultural dealers in Europe
At the SIMA show in Paris late February, a Dealer Morning was organised by the French trade association ‘SEDIMA’ to highlight the issues faced by all countries in recruiting and retaining technicians. At the SIMA show in Paris late February, a Dealer Morning was organised by the French trade association ‘SEDIMA’ to highlight the issues faced by all countries in recruiting and retaining technicians.
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22-02-2019 - CLIMMAR partner BartsParts: Your solution for all your spare parts
Either you need spare parts for your customers, or you want to sell parts that your customers do not need anymore: BartsParts helps you with spare parts from all brands, hard to get or hard to sell. Either you need spare parts for your customers, or you want to sell parts that your customers do not need anymore: BartsParts helps you with spare parts from all brands, hard to get or hard to sell.
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15-02-2019 - Stefan Sprock added to LandBauTechnik board
The board of LandBauTechnik-Bundesverband unanimously appointed 45-year-old Stefan Sprock as new member. The board of LandBauTechnik-Bundesverband unanimously appointed 45-year-old Stefan Sprock as new member.
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08-02-2019 - CLIMMAR officials key note speaker at several events
Recently, both the CLIMMAR Secretary-General and the President were key note speakers at events in Germany and France, two large ‘CLIMMAR countries’. Recently, both the CLIMMAR Secretary-General and the President were key note speakers at events in Germany and France, two large ‘CLIMMAR countries’.
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20-12-2018 - Small steps bring great results
President Erik Hogervorst evaluates the year 2018. President Erik Hogervorst evaluates the year 2018.
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19-12-2018 - CLIMMAR seasonal greetings
CLIMMAR wishes your and your beloved ones a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! CLIMMAR wishes your and your beloved ones a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
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13-12-2018 - 100 years of SEDIMA
In January 2019, French member organisation SEDIMA will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. In January 2019, French member organisation SEDIMA will celebrate its 100-year anniversary.
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10-12-2018 - Secretary-General to present at LTU-Tage
Secretary-General Jelle Bartlema to present CLIMMAR at LTU-Tage Secretary-General Jelle Bartlema to present CLIMMAR at LTU-Tage
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19-11-2018 - 100 years of Dansk Maskinhandlerforening
In November 1918, The Association of Danish Agricultural Machinery Dealers was founded, and this 100-year anniversary has of course been celebrated this year. In November 1918, The Association of Danish Agricultural Machinery Dealers was founded, and this 100-year anniversary has of course been celebrated this year.
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11-11-2018 - CLIMMAR President key note at EIMA ‘Data & Agriculture’ conference
EIMA 2018 featured a conference organised by Image Line focussing on big data and the benefits of new digital solutions. CLIMMAR President Erik Hogervorst closed the conference with his presentation on ‘Mechanics and digital agriculture: why they have to be connected?’ EIMA 2018 featured a conference organised by Image Line focussing on big data and the benefits of new digital solutions. CLIMMAR President Erik Hogervorst closed the conference with his presentation on ‘Mechanics and digital agriculture: why they have to be connected?’
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08-10-2018 - New projects and project groups
At the CLIMMAR congress, a new project group dedicated to the garden machinery branch premiered. Another premiere, a world premiere even, was the launch of the CLIMMAR branch index. At the CLIMMAR congress, a new project group dedicated to the garden machinery branch premiered. Another premiere, a world premiere even, was the launch of the CLIMMAR branch index.
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08-10-2018 - CLIMMAR position papers accepted by its members
After voting, these two CLIMMAR positions papers were finalised and agreed upon. After voting, these two CLIMMAR positions papers were finalised and agreed upon.
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08-10-2018 - Farmers versus bureaucracy
The final day of the congress was opened by Mr. Jiří Šír, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. The final day of the congress was opened by Mr. Jiří Šír, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic.
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06-10-2018 - Pierre Prim new Vice President CLIMMAR
Pierre Prim, the President of French member association SEDIMA, was elected to extent the CLIMMAR Board as Vice President. Pierre Prim, the President of French member association SEDIMA, was elected to extent the CLIMMAR Board as Vice President.
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02-10-2018 - Successes at EuroSkills 2018
From 26 - 28 September, the beautiful city of Budapest hosted the 10th edition of EuroSkills, the European Championship of young professionals. And all medals in the category Heavy Vehicle Technology were won by a young professional from a CLIMMAR member nation! From 26 - 28 September, the beautiful city of Budapest hosted the 10th edition of EuroSkills, the European Championship of young professionals. And all medals in the category Heavy Vehicle Technology were won by a young professional from a CLIMMAR member nation!
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27-09-2018 - Introducing a new partner: BartsParts
“Dealer 2030” = Yes, but with support from BartsParts. How to convert slow-moving items into cash. With its international marketplace for spare parts, BartsParts supports dealers all around Europe so they can serve their customers better. “Dealer 2030” = Yes, but with support from BartsParts. How to convert slow-moving items into cash. With its international marketplace for spare parts, BartsParts supports dealers all around Europe so they can serve their customers better.
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20-09-2018 - Parts & Service World convention
Parts & Service World convention is a new event designed to the value of marketing strategies for services, replacement parts and shop products. Parts & Service World convention is a new event designed to the value of marketing strategies for services, replacement parts and shop products.
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06-09-2018 - 65th CLIMMAR Congress
From 4 to 6 October, the 65th CLIMMAR congress is taking place in Prague (Czech Republic), organised by our Czech member SDZT. From 4 to 6 October, the 65th CLIMMAR congress is taking place in Prague (Czech Republic), organised by our Czech member SDZT.
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04-09-2018 - CLIMMAR Summer meeting
On 28 & 29 August, 15 representatives from 10 CLIMMAR members gathered for the Summer meeting to discuss ongoing project like the Dealer Satisfaction Index and Branch Reports. On 28 & 29 August, 15 representatives from 10 CLIMMAR members gathered for the Summer meeting to discuss ongoing project like the Dealer Satisfaction Index and Branch Reports.
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29-06-2018 - The new CLIMMAR magazine is out
The new CLIMMAR magazine is out now. It gives an overview of the activities of our members from all over Europe representing a total of 19.185 dealers and 158.799 employees. The new CLIMMAR magazine is out now. It gives an overview of the activities of our members from all over Europe representing a total of 19.185 dealers and 158.799 employees.
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08-06-2018 - Branch reports show positive mood
Recently, the results from the branch reports for the 2nd half of 2017 became available. This research is conducted twice a year by CLIMMAR’s working group 2, 'Data & Service'. Recently, the results from the branch reports for the 2nd half of 2017 became available. This research is conducted twice a year by CLIMMAR’s working group 2, 'Data & Service'.
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01-06-2018 - CLIMMAR cares about your privacy!
As of 25 May 2018, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in effect. We have adjusted our privacy policy accordingly and would like to inform you about this. As of 25 May 2018, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in effect. We have adjusted our privacy policy accordingly and would like to inform you about this.
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13-04-2018 - Swiss member AM Suisse opens new training centre
After around two years of construction, the new training centre extension in Aarberg will be officially opened on 22 and 23 June 2018. After around two years of construction, the new training centre extension in Aarberg will be officially opened on 22 and 23 June 2018.
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06-04-2018 - CLIMMAR’s secret at its best
CLIMMAR considers exchanging and sharing of information to be one of the secrets of the international organisation. CLIMMAR considers exchanging and sharing of information to be one of the secrets of the international organisation.
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30-03-2018 - Evija Gramatina new general secretary of Latvian LTRTA
Evija Gramatina has 15 years’ experience in the agricultural sector. For seven years, she as well gained experience as an executive director in a non-governmental organisation, the Latvian Agricultural Cooperatives Association. Evija Gramatina has 15 years’ experience in the agricultural sector. For seven years, she as well gained experience as an executive director in a non-governmental organisation, the Latvian Agricultural Cooperatives Association.
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23-03-2018 - The latest CLIMMAR magazine
For the 2nd year in a row, CLIMMAR will publish a magazine in English and in German. For the 2nd year in a row, CLIMMAR will publish a magazine in English and in German.
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23-03-2018 - CLIMMAR spring forum - Innsbruck
Early March, the annual CLIMMAR spring forum took place. 10 out of 16 members attended this years’ edition in Innsbruck (Austria). Early March, the annual CLIMMAR spring forum took place. 10 out of 16 members attended this years’ edition in Innsbruck (Austria).
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16-03-2018 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) effective 25 May 2018
Everyone has heard about it and many know something about what it includes, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) effective 25 May 2018. Everyone has heard about it and many know something about what it includes, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) effective 25 May 2018.
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15-01-2018 - CLIMMAR at the LTU Tage in Würzburg, Germany
On 11 and 12 January, the "LTU Tage" (Agricultural Entrepreneur Congress) took place in Würzburg, Germany. Erik Hogervorst, President of CLIMMAR, was one of the speakers at the annual event that is organised by AGRARTECHNIK Magazine and is supported by our German member association LandBauTechnik. On 11 and 12 January, the "LTU Tage" (Agricultural Entrepreneur Congress) took place in Würzburg, Germany. Erik Hogervorst, President of CLIMMAR, was one of the speakers at the annual event that is organised by AGRARTECHNIK Magazine and is supported by our German member association LandBauTechnik.
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11-01-2018 - Download the CLIMMAR Magazine
Have you already downloaded the CLIMMAR Magazine? It provides an extensive insight in the activities of our members - 16 national branch organisations from all over Europe - who represent over 17,000 dealers and over 140,000 employees? Have you already downloaded the CLIMMAR Magazine? It provides an extensive insight in the activities of our members - 16 national branch organisations from all over Europe - who represent over 17,000 dealers and over 140,000 employees?
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14-12-2017 - Business climate stable at a high level
According to the CEMA Business Barometer for December 2017, the business climate is stable at a high level. According to the CEMA Business Barometer for December 2017, the business climate is stable at a high level.
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24-11-2017 - CLIMMAR President Erik Hogervorst at the
Erik Hogervorst, President of CLIMMAR, attended the "Tag der Landtechnik" in Wieselburg, Austria, on the 23th of November. Erik Hogervorst, President of CLIMMAR, attended the "Tag der Landtechnik" in Wieselburg, Austria, on the 23th of November.
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14-11-2017 - CLIMMAR press conference at the Agritechnica 2017
The CLIMMAR press conference was held during the Agritechnica in Hannover on the 13th of November 2017. The CLIMMAR press conference was held during the Agritechnica in Hannover on the 13th of November 2017.
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09-10-2017 - A succesfull CLIMMAR Congress in Luxembourg
The CLIMMAR Congress in Luxembourg has been a great succes! The CLIMMAR Congress in Luxembourg has been a great succes!
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28-06-2017 - CLIMMAR Working group meetings in Paris
CLIMMAR working goups meeting were held in Paris form 26/27th of June 2017. CLIMMAR working goups meeting were held in Paris form 26/27th of June 2017.
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06-04-2017 - CLIMMAR Spring Meeting In Bratislava
The Climmar Spring meeting was held in Bratislava, Slovakia. Member association AGRION acted as host for this meeting. The Climmar Spring meeting was held in Bratislava, Slovakia. Member association AGRION acted as host for this meeting.
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05-12-2016 - Euroskills 2016 in Gothenburg 8 countries for “Agricultural mechanic” skill
Excellence, performance, endurance, preparation, stress, competition… That is what lived the 8 candidates before and during the 5th Euroskills competitions in Gothenburg, Sweden. Excellence, performance, endurance, preparation, stress, competition… That is what lived the 8 candidates before and during the 5th Euroskills competitions in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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16-11-2016 - CLIMMAR press conference at the EIMA 2016
On the 9th of November 2016, President of CLIMMAR Erik Hogervorst gave a presentation to the press on the CLIMMAR activities. Look for an impression at the video. On the 9th of November 2016, President of CLIMMAR Erik Hogervorst gave a presentation to the press on the CLIMMAR activities. Look for an impression at the video.
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17-10-2016 - 63th CLIMMAR Congress
From 20th to 23th of October 2016 in Venice the 63° edition of the Climmar Congress will take place. UNACMA, the Italian member association of CLIMMAR, is responsible for the organization of the congress. From 20th to 23th of October 2016 in Venice the 63° edition of the Climmar Congress will take place. UNACMA, the Italian member association of CLIMMAR, is responsible for the organization of the congress.
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10-09-2016 - President CLIMMAR meets Chinese delegation of CAMDA
On the 9th of September, CLIMMAR president Erik Hogervorst had a meeting with a delegation of the Chinese Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA). The meeting was arranged during the Agro Techniek Holland outdoor exhibition in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands. On the 9th of September, CLIMMAR president Erik Hogervorst had a meeting with a delegation of the Chinese Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA). The meeting was arranged during the Agro Techniek Holland outdoor exhibition in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands.
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18-04-2016 - CLIMMAR Spring Forum in Brussels
On the 14th - 15th of April 2016 the Climmar Spring Forum was held in Brussel and perfectly hosted by the Belgium Climmar member association Fedagrim. On the 14th - 15th of April 2016 the Climmar Spring Forum was held in Brussel and perfectly hosted by the Belgium Climmar member association Fedagrim.
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01-01-2016 - Slovakian association AGRION new member of CLIMMAR
AGRION is the Slovakian association for agricultural technology suppliers. Since 2016 they became the 16th member association of CLIMMAR. AGRION is the Slovakian association for agricultural technology suppliers. Since 2016 they became the 16th member association of CLIMMAR.
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22-10-2015 - Stockholm congress big success: CLIMMAR takes on active role in RMI lobby
During the 62th annual CLIMMAR Congress, held from 15th – 18 th of October in Stockholm, Sweden, the General Assembly of CLIMMAR voted positively on the proposal to become involved and start playing an active lobby role concerning the EU 167/2013 Regulation on Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI). An important decision since the discussion on RMI effects the heart of the branch and is vital for customer satisfaction. CLIMMAR will play its part in explaining the details of servicework of agricultural machinery to the EU Commission and by doing so, defending the rights of the trade and repair companies and to secure the quality of service they provide to the customers. During the 62th annual CLIMMAR Congress, held from 15th – 18 th of October in Stockholm, Sweden, the General Assembly of CLIMMAR voted positively on the proposal to become involved and start playing an active lobby role concerning the EU 167/2013 Regulation on Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI). An important decision since the discussion on RMI effects the heart of the branch and is vital for customer satisfaction. CLIMMAR will play its part in explaining the details of servicework of agricultural machinery to the EU Commission and by doing so, defending the rights of the trade and repair companies and to secure the quality of service they provide to the customers.
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19-08-2015 - Extra ordinary General Assembly on RMI
On the 18th of August, Climmar organized an extra ordinary General Assembly in Essen, Germany. The meaning of this meeting was to inform the Climmar members on the EU Regulation on Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI). On the 18th of August, Climmar organized an extra ordinary General Assembly in Essen, Germany. The meaning of this meeting was to inform the Climmar members on the EU Regulation on Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI).
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24-02-2015 - Climmar Press Conference
Climmar held a press conference at the SIMA exhibition in Paris on the 24th of Febuary 2015. The Press conference took place at the stand of the French member organization SEDIMA. Along with the assembled journalists from several countries, there were also present some Climmar member representatives from the UK, the Czech Republic and Latvia. Climmar held a press conference at the SIMA exhibition in Paris on the 24th of Febuary 2015. The Press conference took place at the stand of the French member organization SEDIMA. Along with the assembled journalists from several countries, there were also present some Climmar member representatives from the UK, the Czech Republic and Latvia.
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15-12-2014 - Sedima held their traditional regional meetings
In France, the traditional 15 regional meetings of Sedima took place in November and December this year. In France, the traditional 15 regional meetings of Sedima took place in November and December this year.
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12-12-2014 - Come to the Landtechnische Unternehmertage LTU in Wurzburg Germany
From the 08 to 09 January 2015, the Landtechnische Unternehmertage LTU will be taking place in Würzburg for the third time. As in the previous year, AGRARTECHNIK is featuring as the organiser of the richly traditional LTU industry event. From the 08 to 09 January 2015, the Landtechnische Unternehmertage LTU will be taking place in Würzburg for the third time. As in the previous year, AGRARTECHNIK is featuring as the organiser of the richly traditional LTU industry event.
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24-11-2014 - Erwin Ros elected as new President of Dutch Fedecom
The Counsil of Members of Fedecom, the Dutch branch association for manufacturers, distributors and dealers in the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment sector, unanimously appointed Mr. Erwin Ros (48) as their new President. Mr. Ros has extensive experience in the mechanisation industry, with manufacturing as well as with trade, import and distribution. Currently he is the Managing Director of Kamps de Wild Holding, the importer of amongst others Amazone and Claas in The Netherlands and a subsidiary of Royal Reesink N.V. In recent years he operated in various marketing, sales and management positions within Kamps de Wild. The Counsil of Members of Fedecom, the Dutch branch association for manufacturers, distributors and dealers in the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment sector, unanimously appointed Mr. Erwin Ros (48) as their new President. Mr. Ros has extensive experience in the mechanisation industry, with manufacturing as well as with trade, import and distribution. Currently he is the Managing Director of Kamps de Wild Holding, the importer of amongst others Amazone and Claas in The Netherlands and a subsidiary of Royal Reesink N.V. In recent years he operated in various marketing, sales and management positions within Kamps de Wild.
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20-11-2014 - SIMA-SIMAGENA 2015 INNOVATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR AN EXPANDING EVENT!
The 76th SIMA-SIMAGENA - the Paris International Agri-Business Show - will take place from 22 to 26 February 2015 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. The next edition of the show is shaping up very nicely with more exhibition area, an increase in the number of new exhibitors (particularly from overseas) and an even wider range of sectors. And as far as innovation is concerned, there is just one message this year: Innovation First! The 76th SIMA-SIMAGENA - the Paris International Agri-Business Show - will take place from 22 to 26 February 2015 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. The next edition of the show is shaping up very nicely with more exhibition area, an increase in the number of new exhibitors (particularly from overseas) and an even wider range of sectors. And as far as innovation is concerned, there is just one message this year: Innovation First!
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18-11-2014 - EIMA 2014: a phenomenal edition
EIMA International, the Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition which took place from 12th - 16th of November 2014 in Bologna, Italy, can vaunt extraordinary numbers for the 41st edition which just closed with 235,614 visitors logged in. Also growing was the number of foreign business people arriving to confirm the exposition as an agricultural mechanization point of reference on the world scene. Technologies, the economy as well as social cooperation in agriculture were among the themes which came to the surface during the event. EIMA International, the Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition which took place from 12th - 16th of November 2014 in Bologna, Italy, can vaunt extraordinary numbers for the 41st edition which just closed with 235,614 visitors logged in. Also growing was the number of foreign business people arriving to confirm the exposition as an agricultural mechanization point of reference on the world scene. Technologies, the economy as well as social cooperation in agriculture were among the themes which came to the surface during the event.
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15-11-2014 - European agricultural machinery sales to decline by 5% in 2014
Following the boom of the past three years, demand for agricultural machinery in Europe has weakened in 2014, according to the European manufacturers’ association CEMA. “For 2014, we expect the market to be around 5% below last year’s level”, said CEMA President Richard Markwell during a press conference held on Thursday the 13th of October at the EIMA trade show in Bologna. Nonetheless, the overall sales volume for 2014 will still represent the second highest level of machinery investment ever achieved by the European farming sector. With an estimated volume of €26 billion for 2014, the European market will remain at the top position in the world, ahead of the United States (€21 billion) and China (€14 billion). Following the boom of the past three years, demand for agricultural machinery in Europe has weakened in 2014, according to the European manufacturers’ association CEMA. “For 2014, we expect the market to be around 5% below last year’s level”, said CEMA President Richard Markwell during a press conference held on Thursday the 13th of October at the EIMA trade show in Bologna. Nonetheless, the overall sales volume for 2014 will still represent the second highest level of machinery investment ever achieved by the European farming sector. With an estimated volume of €26 billion for 2014, the European market will remain at the top position in the world, ahead of the United States (€21 billion) and China (€14 billion).
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26-10-2014 - Erik Hogervorst elected as new President of CLIMMAR
Erik Hogervorst, current chairman of Fedecom, the Dutch association for manufacturers, distributors and dealers in the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment sector, has been elected as new President of the European dealer organisation CLIMMAR. The election took place during the CLIMMAR Congress in Riga (Latvia). He succeeds Alain Dousset, who has been President for the last 6 years. Erik Hogervorst, current chairman of Fedecom, the Dutch association for manufacturers, distributors and dealers in the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment sector, has been elected as new President of the European dealer organisation CLIMMAR. The election took place during the CLIMMAR Congress in Riga (Latvia). He succeeds Alain Dousset, who has been President for the last 6 years.
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18-10-2014 - EuroSkills 2014 in Lille, France, a great succes!
The French city of Lille staged the 2014 Euro Skills event in October, where young professionals from 25 European countries demonstrated their skills in front of an audience of almost 90,000 visitors. The French city of Lille staged the 2014 Euro Skills event in October, where young professionals from 25 European countries demonstrated their skills in front of an audience of almost 90,000 visitors.
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17-10-2014 - The NAEDA Dealer Manufacturer Relations Survey 2014
The North American Equipement Dealers Association (NAEDA) has published their 2014 Dealer Manufacturer Relations Survey. The North American Equipement Dealers Association (NAEDA) has published their 2014 Dealer Manufacturer Relations Survey.
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