Derek MacDonald - Who is he

Alstons B.C. Ltd has experienced some changes lately as you will have noticed from our front page item. We are aware that a number of our customers have not known the company structure in the past. We're sure most of you know Gordon Alston ,who can be seen on the far left of this photo, was a director of the company. You may be less aware that Derek MacDonald, who can be seen on the far right of this photo, has also been a director of the company since 2007. Gordon has resigned from the company with effect from 19th March 2010. Derek continues as the managing director and has since appointed Frances MacDonald as a director to assist him. John Foster has mainly taken over the sales roll and is in the process of visiting our customers, however if you need to speak to him before he sees you please do not hesitate to contact us. We are confident that the changes we have made and the changes planned for the near future will have a very positive effect on both our business and yours.

JLG Wins one of the Industries 'Best New Product' Awards

New JLG Super Compact 2505 Telehandler wins Medal of Merit

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Truck Corporation company and a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, announced today that its innovative new super-compact 2505 Telehandler, the 2.5t-capacity model, was judged as one of the ‘best new products’ when it was unveiled at the LAMMA agricultural equipment show in Newark (Nottingham), UK. "We are extremely pleased that our product has been recognised in this way. It is testimony to the extensive input that we had from our customers during its development, and to the effort that has gone into creating a truly innovative, versatile and powerful compact tool" says Jonathan Dawson, European Sales Director for JLG Telehandlers. "Although JLG is one of the world’s leading Telehandler manufacturers, this is among our first products developed specifically to address the needs of our customers and we are truly honoured it has met the mark so well." The new machine which weighs less than 5t, yet has a maximum lift capacity of 2.5t, and lift height of 5.6m. Its major features are the compact packaging, with an overall width of 1.8m and height of only 1.9m and the spacious cabin, which contributed to its accreditation. The machine is perfectly fitted for work in extremely confined spaces, such as inside poultry sheds and low barns for farmers, and in busy distribution yards in the building materials and construction industry. Another major attraction as a compact utility machine is that as well as its own comprehensive range of purpose-designed attachments, it for example, has an optional universal adaptor plate which enables it to take most skid-steer attachments. About JLG Industries, Inc. JLG Industries, Inc. is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak®, Lull® and Gradall® telehandlers; and an array of complementary services and accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Truck Corporation company.

We've had a busy week preparing an area to display the new Husqvarna range of Chainsaws, gardening & landscaping equipment. Nearly there and it's looking really good. Our winter stock is expected in very shortly which will include kids outdoor clothing, waterproofs and wellies. You will also be able to find us on Yell.com by the end of October.

Husqvarna Dealership

We can now announce that we are dealers for the Husqvarna range of forestry and gardening products. We can also service your machines in the workshop and provide genuine Husqvarna spares.

Our stores will shortly be stocking a range of Husqvarna PPE clothing, accessories and consumables. We will also be stocking Husqvarna original two stroke oil and chain oil.

Please call Bill on 01290 421234 for your Genuine Husqvarna parts.
Please call Andy on 01290 421234 to get your chainsaw, brushcutter etc serviced.

Vintage Tractor Rally

The Ayrshire Vintage Tractor and Motor Club held a charity run on Sunday 19th April. This started and finished at Alstons B C Ltd's premises at Benston Smithy Cumnock.

The run was in aid of Cumnock Academy's Learning Support Fund. Below are some pictures of the tractors that turned out on a glorious April day. There were 111 tractors from all over the south west taking part. Further pictures will appear shortly.

This is the first tractor away on the day!

Alstons B C Ltd Sponsor Local Rugby Club

We are pleased to announce that we are now the proud sponsors of Cumnock Rugby Club's Under 17 team. We believe that local companies, like ourselves, should support clubs like Cumnock Rugby Club. The sponsorship deal allows the club to have professional looking shirts to play in and allow extra funds to be available for travelling outwith the area to play against other teams.





The first display of the teams new shirts was in a mini-tour of Northern Ireland against two of the best teams in Ireland and beat them decisively.

The picture above shows the new strips havig been handed over to the team and on display. Gordon Alston and Derek MacDonald, directors of Alstons B C Ltd are pictured left and right of the squad.

MOT For Tractors

MOT's for Tractors is something that looks as though it will coming along soon. There will be many tractors out on the roads, that if they were to go through an MOT similar to a car they would probably not pass.
Simple items like lights, indicators or beacons not working properly could get you stopped by the police. Other areas which are more dangerous e.g. brakes, could easily cause serious accidents.
Why not let us check over your tractor to ensure it is safe and road worthy.