Local farm machinery manufacturer busier than ever
Australian landscapes have seen some challenging and unprecedented conditions in recent years, and farmers are increasingly jumping on Australian made implements to satisfy their farming needs.
Local Victorian manufacturer Gason, which has been around for more than 75 years, is experiencing uptake of machinery orders like never before – a trend that is becoming the norm for locally designed products.
Gason’s Agriculture Division Manager Craig Lennie has been with the company for six years and says he has seen sales continue to rise in what has been an historically fluctuating industry.
“The last few years have been record-breaking in terms of the level of enquiry and number of orders we have received,” he explained.
“This has given us the opportunity to assess which of our products are most relevant to the market, and focus on these as we deliver world class, innovative machinery.
We are already receiving orders now being placed on our air seeder, planter bar, spreader and mower build slots for delivery into 2024.
“It means many customers who are looking for a new machine may have to wait until after the next sowing season for their machine to arrive – which is disappointing for farmers and dealers who have become accustomed to machines being ready for sale, but it’s a reality we are facing across the whole industry.”
With this trend looking to continue into the foreseeable future, Gason are urging farmers and dealers to take a proactive approach with their new machinery orders, as well as stocking up on parts and booking regular machine servicing with their dealers.
“This year is already looking to be a cracking one, and prior preparation is going to be key to maximising your productivity now and into the future,” says Craig.
“If you’re thinking about buying new equipment after your hardearned harvest this year, get your order in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”
“We will be at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days at site N10-N14, so come down and have a chat to our friendly Sales team.”
Gason machinery is designed and manufactured locally in Ararat to suit Australia’s unique conditions and can be ordered through dealers nationwide. Find your nearest dealer and discover more at gason.com.au.