| 25 Paengaroa Horticulture provides services to Prospa by Eastpak, DMS Progrowers plus a variety of private orchards. RURAL PEOPLE » Paengaroa Horticulture A&S Equipment of Te Puke have been servicing forklifts and tractors for Paengaroa Horticulture, since they began in 2023. As the Landini and McCormick authorised agent for Bay of Plenty, through Norwoods, A&S Equipment help keep its kiwifruit operations moving mechanically, says A&S Equipment managing director Akash Singh. “We’ve worked with Paengaroa Hort since day one of our company. Our core business is providing reliable machinery and equipment: sales, service, and parts for the agricultural, horticultural and construction sectors. Reliable machinery, genuine parts, and full service that keeps our customers’ operations moving.” From tractors, hydraulic trailers and feed wagons, fertiliser spreaders and quick hitch spreaders, A&S Equipment can supply and expertly service for the life of the plant, making them a trusted partner for farmers and orchardists throughout Bay of Plenty and beyond. “We’re also the NZ distribution partner for LuiGong Forklifts and the local distribution agent for LuiGong construction equipment, including dozers, excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers,” says Akash. “We’ve got service partnerships throughout the country for the forklift division and then there is the construction division throughout Bay of Plenty.” Chinese brand LuiGong is tenth in the world for heavy equipment, with a range that includes wheel loaders and fertiliser spreaders. A&S Equipment recently supplied Ballance Agri-Nutrients with four LiuGong wheel loaders, underscoring its role in supporting major agribusiness players. “We’re growers ourselves, so we understand what horticulture businesses need. Whether it’s a single tractor or a leet of forklifts for the packhouse we can supply and support it.” Alongside their agricultural and construction machinery, A&S Equipment are also distributors of USA brand Greenworks - home and garden electric machinery, including ride-on mowers, minibikes, go-karts, and line trimmers. Recognising the cost of capital upgrades, A&S Equipment partners with UDC and Orix to deliver competitive inance rates for farmers and growers. Current promotions include Landini tractors at 1.99% inance; a market-leading deal that makes upgrading more a ordable than ever. “That’s our subsidised inance rate 1.99% as opposed to a standard 7 to 8% inance rate,” says Akash. A&S Equipment is planning for expansion to meet growing demand for its brands, with plans before council to develop a new purpose-built facility in Te Puke to house a full showroom, service centre, and o ices. “We’ve outgrown our current leased premises, and we are focused on expansion as a company. We’re seeking more salespeople and more mechanics. The demand is there, and we are committed to meeting it.” Reliable service every time Heavy Duty. No Compromise. Our mission is to supply top-quality earth moving and horticultural equipment, along with premium customer service and satisfaction. Forklifts Dozers Skid Steers Rollers Wheel Loaders Excavators 07 218 0804 info@asequipment.co.nz www.asequipment.nz
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