HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-08-30, Page 15McGavin's
59 years of selling the best
For decades the name
McGavin has been
synonymous with quality
farm machinery.
McGavin's history dates
back to 1936 when Gordon
McGavin began a
Cockshutt dealership on
the RR4, Walton property
where his son Neil and his
wife Marie now reside.
Ten years later
McGavin's added a New
Holland Baler dealership,
then in 1949, in addition to
being a dealer for many
short lines such as Eastern,
Turnco, Geo. White and
Mohawk, McGavin's also
became a dealer for New
Idea farm machinery.
In 1953, they moved the
business to Walton at a
location across from the
Walton Hall.
Four years later saw the
addition of a Nuffield Tr.
dealership, then in 1958,
McGavin's lost the Cockshutt
dealership, which was
cancelled by the company
because McGavin's had sold
too much New Holland and
Nuffield equipment.
The business made another
move in 1963 when they took
over the old Walton school,
located adjacent to the
present site. The following
year they built a shop on the
back of the school, then in
1978 they constructed a new
40 by 80 foot addition onto
the shop. They moved the
parts department in the old
shop.
The McGavin's oldest son
Brian joined the company in
1985.
Another change occurred
for McGavin's in 1988, when
Ford purchased New Holland
and asked the dealers for
purity (their company only).
McGavin's built a new 50 by
105 foot addition, then in
1989 the new McGavin Farm
Supply Limited was started
by Brian McGavin as a Ford
New Holland dealership
exclusively.
The youngest son, Jeff
(the McGavins also have two
daughters, Cathy and
Heather) left UCO to join the
firm and will eventually take
over the McGavin Farm
Equipment Limited division
of the company.
McGavin's is a valued part
of the local business
community, employing a
staff of 22. Total sales for
both companies this year will
be approximately $8 million.
The definitely live by their
slogan—
"WE SELL THE BEST
AND CAN GET THE
REST'".
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1995. PAGE 15.
Brussels Agromart Ltd.
Growing to serve the needs of the farming community
Brussels Agromart began in 1963 when CIL set
up a bag fertilizer warehouse. The location was
operated by Topnotch on behalf of CIL for the first
10 years, mainly handling feed and bag fertilizer.
In 1973 CIL took over operation of the site and
converted it to a bulk blend location. Jim Johnston
of CIL hired Jim Knight in 1973 as field operations
manager to oversee the daily operation. Max
McLellan came on staff full-time in 1977.
A fertilizer blender and tower were installed
allowing for fertilizer blends to be tailored to the
growers' needs.
During the late 70s a crop protection products
warehouse was built on the south side of the site. A
workshop was built and the concrete slab silo was
installed to facilitate handling of liquid 28 per cent
fertilizer.
Dave Boynton became owner/manager of the
location in 1980 and along with Jim Knight and
Max McLellan endeavoured to meet customer
needs, selling fertilizer, crop protection products,
seed and feed.
Dave hired Judy Hahn and William Gallaher in
1985 and 1986 respectively as the business grew.
In December of 1988, the
present owner, managers
Merle and Rhonda Hoegy,
purchased the business
from Dave Boynton.
Merle originates from
Brodhagen, but moved to
Edmonton for 13 years. He
worked for a geotechnical
engineering firm, travelling
extensively across northern
Canada and the high Arctic
regions. Rhonda hails from
Calgary where she worked
Then —1973 with Alberta Government
Telephones (AGT) before
she, Merle and family
moved to Brussels.
Since beginning
operations, Merle has
increased both bulk and
bag fertilizer, storage
facilities and set up the
south warehouse
exclusively for
Crop Protection
Products to
meet industry
standards of
today. Two
Spra-Coupe
row-crop
sprayers have
been added plus
other equipment
to handle the
growing needs
of the farmer.
To handle the spring workload all staff give 110
per cent and work long hours to make sure the
farmers' inputs are available to plant his crops on a
timely basis. Peak staffing this year reached a high
of 17 employees.
The thrust of Brussels Agromart today, and for the
future, is to supply quality products, service and
technology to the farming community.
"With the advances in technology coming down
the pipeline over the next couple of decades we
hope to be able to work with the producer of today
to keep him farming profitably tomorrow."
TAKE A DRIVE TO WALTON
IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, WE'LL GET IT!
Forage Harvesters
NH 717, 718, 770, 782, 890, 892, 900 with metal alert
Ford 672 Priced from $1500 up
FORAGE BOXES
12 to choose from including Dion, Farmhand, New Holland
and several wrecked ones if you need parts.
FORAGE BLOWERS
3 year old Dion, 25, 27 & 28
New Holland, Kools
NEW & USED
GRAVITY BOXES
From 125 bushel to 500 bushel
PLOWS
New Kvernlands, Kongskilde,
Used Overum 5 furrow adjustable,
Plus 12 other used plows
JD 2500 6 x 18,
DRYERS
Several dryers to
choose from!
Order your snowblower
now and get an
Early Bird Discount
Clearance of Lawnmowers
(519)
McGAVIN
887-6365
'Your
Walton,
Short
Established
EQUIPMENT
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in
Ontario
(519)
specialists'
FARM
1936
527-0245
FARM SUPPLY
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527.0245 WALTON 887.6365