SPALDINGS CELEBRATE 70 YEARS

Agricultural and groundcare parts distributor Spaldings is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

The company was founded in Lincolnshire in 1956 by Ernest and Godfrey Spalding, initially producing wooden-handled tools including brushes, scythes and hoes. During the 1960s, the business was acquired by a group of local farmers and expanded its focus towards agricultural parts distribution, growing its presence across Yorkshire and East Anglia.

Today, Spaldings describes itself as a leading distributor of tillage aftermarket equipment across the UK and Ireland, while also supplying products to the professional groundcare sector.

Commenting on the milestone, Dave Fox, non-executive chairman at Spaldings, said “As we reach this significant milestone, we’re not just looking back - we’re looking forward. Our customers have trusted us for seven decades because we’ve never stopped evolving. That commitment to progress is what continues to drive us today.”

The company went on to say its SPL Ultra range reflects its continued investment in product development and customer-focused solutions for modern farming and land management applications.

Paul Bray, CEO and director at Spaldings, said the range demonstrates how the business is combining its heritage with ongoing innovation to support farmers and land managers.

Spaldings said it remains committed to supporting the agricultural and groundcare sectors as it enters its eighth decade of trading.