MAJOR PARTS CHANGES ANNOUNCED

John Deere has confirmed significant changes to its aftermarket parts strategy in Europe, including the future of the  Vapormatic brand.

The manufacturer is reshaping its parts offer into a tiered portfolio from premium genuine components, through cost-effective alternatives, to sustainable remanufactured solutions - which the company says is designed to give customers the right option at each stage of machine ownership.

As part of this shift, Deere’s ExtraParts programme with Kramp will be extended into further European markets. The scheme, first launched in 2017, enables John Deere dealers to supply not only Deere parts but also accessories and components for other brands - supporting customers running mixed fleets.

Meanwhile, from 1st September 2025, Kramp will take on the full Vapormatic inventory. Following the decision to close Vapormatic’s operations, the long-established brand will be stocked via kramp.com and available through local Kramp dealers.

Kramp says the entire Vapormatic portfolio of over 11,000 lines has already begun arriving at its warehouses and will be fully integrated into its system. Customers will continue to be able to order through their dealer, or via Kramp’s online platform, with next-day delivery available.

James Child, manager of aftermarket & customer support marketing at John Deere Europe, said the changes ensure “customers have access to the right solution at every stage of ownership.”

Kramp UK country director Des Boyd added, “We’re incredibly proud to bring the Vapormatic brand into the Kramp family. By combining Vapormatic’s legacy with Kramp’s scale and service, we believe we can have a really positive impact on the industry.”