Ransomes Jacobsen Appoints Distributor in Nigeria
June 01, 2010
Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich-based turf equipment manufacturer, has appointed Deano Golf Warehouse (Deano Golf) as the sole distributor for the Ransomes, Jacobsen and E-Z-GO product lines in Nigeria. Ransomes Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
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Alan Prickett, Ransomes Jacobsen's sales director, |
Deano Golf, located in the Nigerian capital Abuja and the coastal port of Lagos, is a major wholesaler and retailer of golf equipment across West Africa, distributing brands such as Calloway, Taylor Made, Ping, Nike and Adidas. Now, with the Ransomes Jacobsen franchise, the business will work with customers to enhance and develop the standard of courses in the region.
Alan Prickett, sales director of Ransomes Jacobsen commented,
"We see West Africa as a growth market with significant sales potential. The appointment of Deano Golf is part of our stratgy to expand our dealer network into new markets and we are delighted to welcome the company into our organisation."
About Ransomes Jacobsen
With almost 180 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Ransomes Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering optimum turf conditions, Ransomes Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and amenity turf areas across the world. Additional information about the company can be found at www.ransomesjacobsen.com.
Ransomes Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, a multi-industry conglomerate that leverages its global network of aircraft, defence, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information about Textron is available at www.textron.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
For further information, please contact:
Adam Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Jacobsen
704-504-4867
aslick@textron.com
