Agg-Tech Machinery

Sunraysia and areas in a surrounding 200 km radius. Of course, that also requires the company to carry a significant amount of inventory in spare parts, filters, etc. Another interesting side of the Agg-Tech business is off-road vehicles and golf cars. “We’ve been Polaris dealers for a couple of years now,” says Rod. “It’s a good little add-on, not just in the performance area but a lot of the vineyards and growers will use some sort of an off-road vehicle to get around their farm. We have many valuable business relationships that are important to our continued success. Definitely AGCO is a strong partner, as well as Polaris and Manitou, Pastro Ag, Topcon, NAB, AGCO Finance, Croplands, BA group, and E-Z-GO. Business has been very strong for Agg-Tech over the past year and Rod is pleased. “We’re really busy. We supply to table grape, wine grape and citrus growers, and other big industries for us are almonds and olives. We do quite a bit with those guys, as well. On top of that, we provide AGG-TECH MACHINERY Few privately-owned Australian companies can boast four generations of the one family in the same industry for a century …but CoolDrive can. Foundations were laid over 100 years ago in 1918, when current Chief Executive Officer John Blanchard’s grandfather, Jack Blanchard, commenced the journey for the Blanchard family into the automotive industry. CoolDrive Auto Parts is today one of Australasia’s largest suppliers of automotive air-conditioning, engine cooling, engine management, rotating electrical, accessories and workshop products to the automotive and related trades. A nationwide footprint of over 30 branches and constantly expanding its operations within every Australian state and territory as well as in New Zealand, ensures its reach and availability of suppliers’ brands are available on demand. CoolDrive distributes over 70,000 parts annually from all major automotive parts and accessory brands, including its own Jayair, Jayrad, Jaylec, HULK 4x4, Aunger and AFI labels. And it can trace all of this back to roots in a humble Clifton Hill garage over 100 years ago. ...... Discover more at www.cooldrive.com.au