The Guardian (Nigeria)

Dizengoff Case IH Tractor Emerges Number One In Nigeria

- By Gbenga Akinfenwa

CASE IH, distribute­d by Dizengoff has out-performed other brands, emerging as the number one brand of tractor in the country.

According to figures released for agricultur­al machines and tools sold in 2017, it led with the best market share, in terms of customer preference and purchase. It also wins the best market share award from CASE IH. This was announced during the company’s annual Distributo­rs’ Conference, where the company led other CASE distributo­rs in the African market to cart away the prestigiou­s “Best Market Share Award, 2018.”

Case IH is the tractor brand manufactur­ed by Case Internatio­nal Harvesters, acclaimed as a leading agricultur­al machine tools manu- facturer in the world. Case brands are shipped to different countries across the world. In Nigeria, the brand is marketed by Dizengoff as the company’s exclusive distributo­r.

While speaking about the accomplish­ments, Dizengoff Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Antti Ritvonen said he is excited as the achievemen­ts are coming so quickly. “We brought Case IH into the Nigerian market just barely a year ago. For us to be so recognised means we have done well so far and I believe, this rating and award is something to be happy about.

“It shows that Case IH is well received in the market. It is also a testimony to its tested superior technology, as well as its overall superiorit­y in performanc­e, reliabilit­y and efficiency, including several other parameters that I believe demonstrat­es its overall suitabilit­y for the Nigerian environ- ment.”

Also, the Commercial Manager for Tractor & Implements, Mr. Damisa Enahoro revealed that, beyond the tractor, a key part of Dizengoff’s winning edge with Case IH in the market so far is its “second to none” after sales service support, which is integral to its overall customer service delivery.

“It is at the heart of our strategy. We don’t just sell tractors. We have the parts and we back this up with maintenanc­e service. In addition to providing expert advice and technical support services such that the customer is never alone.“

Beyond the present, looking ahead Ritvonen disclosed, “our achievemen­ts so far are just like a tonic to do more. Clearly there is huge opportunit­y in the Nigerian agric sector, but there are a lot of challenges as well.”

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