OPICO TAKES OVER UK DISTRIBUTION

Opico has announced that they have added the Simtech range of direct drills to its portfolio of products.

A mix of specialist grassland seeders and more mainstream arable machines, the line-up includes straightforward mechanical box-drills and wider, more  sophisticated pneumatic units. 

The Simtech brand was established by George Simon in 2005, its trademark feature being an opener disc in front of a distinctive, patented T-slot coulter. Opico say the drills are known for their ability to consistently place seed at a uniform depth in its own micro-environment.

Having taken over the reins, the company say they will maintain the established Simtech hybrid distribution model selling the drills through specialist dealers and direct to farm.

The Lincs-based distributor has set up a web shop where customers can purchase wearing metal and spare  parts which can be delivered direct to the farm the next day.

Managing director James Woolway said, “OPICO has a proven track record with no-till crop establishment equipment and can see great potential with the Simtech range in helping farmers work towards cost-effective, financially sustainable  arable and forage crop production."

Technical support will be provided through the Opico service team with over-the-phone advice as well as a team of field-based technicians.