The new dealership is expected to contribute millions to the local economy through the $8.5M facility, offering employment opportunities and increased capacity to service more machines not only at the new branch, but remotely via its field service division.
RDO Equipment’s new CEO, Phil Canning, says this new dealership means big things for local customers, and reflects the Group’s strong commitment to embedding itself in the Australian market.
“We want to show our Tasmanian customers that we’re here for them, and we’ve got their backs. Our investment in this new location signals our support of the sectors that contribute billions of dollars to the Tasmanian economy – agriculture, roads, construction, environmental, landscaping, mining, and forestry sectors – across our two world leading machinery brands, John Deere and Vermeer,” Canning says.
“We now have greater capacity for not only more equipment in stock, but more parts on shelves and service support, all with a real focus on maximising our customers’ uptime.”
The new branch has moved 10 minutes down the road from the previous premises on Montague St, Invermay, to Australis Drive, Rocherlea and offers a much larger space for servicing and holding machines and parts.
“The new branch will start with four service technicians working across six service bays, which we will look to add to over the coming year, along with new sales, parts and admin staff. It’s great news for Launceston, our existing customers, and new customers right across the state,” Canning says.
The new branch expansion also means a bigger focus on career development opportunities, with more training resources available for existing staff and new starters.
“With a larger footprint in the region, we will be looking to invest more into training and development for our employees, and also investing in a strong apprentice program. We want to be bringing in more up-and-comers and help develop their careers throughout both Vermeer and RDO Equipment in these exciting industry sectors,” he says.
“It’s so important that we have these training and development opportunities available for every one of our employees, whether you’re at the early stages of your career or well cemented in the role. A larger branch presence will help us bring in the resources to do just that.”
The new dealership is located at 4 Australis Drive, Rocherlea.
For more information about Vermeer Australia visit www.vermeeraustralia.com.au