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Forty Eight Years With Reekie
Colin Fleming is retiring from The Reekie Group after 48 years with the company. Colin joined in 1961, the year Yuri Gagarin made the first manned space flight. Colin has through the 48 years worked in the parts department firstly at South Road, Then known as Farmec, and remembers fondly the early 60s a boom time for tractor sales, especially MF 135s. Iit was not uncommon to have 50-60 new tractors waiting for sale. Colin was tasked with marking all the batteries with a code and removing all the tools and rear links, in fact anything that could be removed. In 1975 35 combines had been sold and the mechanics (20 at that time) started preparing them in May.
The spares in those days were delivered to the many Smiddys and farming customers around Fife by the regular bus routes from the old depot that is now Argos in Cupar. Colin was dispatched regularly throughout the day with parcels.
It is clear in almost half a century Colin has built up a wealth of experience and an Encyclopaedia of invaluable information.
Colin was joined by his wife Janet together with staff and colleagues at a presentation held in the Howe Rugby Clubrooms.
Sales Director, Sam Mercer and Managing Director, Chris Reekie together with Colin & Janet.
Deal of the month
Sam's March Monster
Amazone ZAX 1402 Fertiliser Spreader, c/w sieves, hopper cover, hydraulic ½ side shut off, shear bolt pto shaft, working widths from 10-18M, swivel blades for late top dressing, 1400litres hopper, Only two available at this price
In stock at Perth normal retail price £3,870
Special offer price £2,650 plus v.a.t
