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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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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’. Read more

President Erik Hogervorst evaluates the year 2018. President Erik Hogervorst evaluates the year 2018. Read more

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! Read more

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. Read more

Secretary-General Jelle Bartlema to present CLIMMAR at LTU-Tage Secretary-General Jelle Bartlema to present CLIMMAR at LTU-Tage Read more

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. Read more

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?’ Read more

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. Read more

After voting, these two CLIMMAR positions papers were finalised and agreed upon. After voting, these two CLIMMAR positions papers were finalised and agreed upon. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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! Read more

“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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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'. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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). Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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? Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

The CLIMMAR Congress in Luxembourg has been a great succes! The CLIMMAR Congress in Luxembourg has been a great succes! Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

​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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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). Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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! Read more

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. Read more

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). Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more