P Tuckwell Ltd completes acquisition of Tomlinson Groundcare Ltd
On Monday 1st July P Tuckwell Ltd, the John Deere dealer across the South East and East of England, completed the acquisition of Tomlinson Groundcare Ltd. The acquisition, which has been agreed by respective owners James Tuckwell and Adrian Brown, will see all employees and the existing branch location at Buxhall, near Stowmarket retained.
Tomlinson Groundcare was founded by Robert Tomlinson in 1991. Operating from the family smallholding, Robert and his team grew the business moving into a purpose-built workshop in 2005 and a new large showroom in 2009. Sadly, Robert passed away in 2019 but the Tomlinson Groundcare team, headed up by Adrian Brown, has continued to grow and develop its turf care business throughout much of Suffolk.
Tuckwells was established in 1954 and have been John Deere dealers since 1965. Operating from ten locations across Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Kent, East Sussex and Surrey the business employs over 300 people. In addition, the business runs Tuckwell Farms, a 1500 acre working farm in Suffolk. Tuckwell’s was one of the first dealers in the UK to take on the John Deere Turf franchise.
“Adrain and his team have continued Robert’s ethos and passion for forging long-lasting relationships with private domestic and professional turf customers. They have built a strong turf business throughout Suffolk since the company began in 1991,” says James Tuckwell. Our shared vision for the future and commitment to excellence makes this collaboration an ideal partnership. Both companies are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition, with a focus on maintaining the high standards of service and support that our customers have come to expect. We welcome the Tomlinson Groundcare team to the Tuckwell family and look forward to working together with them and their customers.”
“I would like to congratulate Adrian and his team for the outstanding job they have done in supporting and growing the John Deere turf care brand in Suffolk since becoming a dealer nearly 33 years ago,” said Chris Meacock, John Deere Division Sales Manager for Golf and Turf.
“We are delighted that they have reached this agreement with Tuckwells, which ensures the continuity of the Tomlinson Groundcare team and the dealership outlet within the John Deere network. Both businesses have closely aligned values based on extensive industry experience and outstanding customer service.”
Adrian Brown added “The team at Tomlinson Groundcare is pleased that a deal has been reached between us and Tuckwells. We have known each other for many years and I am confident that the business is in safe hands and is well placed to continue its development and growth. I look forward to working with James Tuckwell and his team as we integrate Tomlinson Groundcare into the Tuckwell family and begin this new and exciting chapter.”
For more information, please contact Kbyrnand@tuckwells.com
