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Times-Advocate, 1985-02-13, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, February 13, 1985 ACT NOW AND SAVE Winter Service Special Feb. 1 - Feb. 28 15% Discount on all parts and labour Cash Sales only Also free -hauling for work orders over $500.00 ENE FARM SUPPLY LIMITED CER1IrIED SERVICE Sales and Service - Repair Phone 236-4934 236-4321 Box 39, 22 Main St. E. Zurich Ont. Did you say that Centralia College is just Agriculture? WE OFFER DIPLOMA COURSES IN — Agricultural Business Mangement * Animal Health Technology * Food Service Management Establish new firm for grain equipment Former customers of MF Agribuilders will now be able to deal with people they know for grain equipment. Brad Marsden and Ross Alexander, formerly of Agribuilders, have opened their own grain systems company. Almar Grain Systems Ltd. is located in the old Milt Robbins and Son building on Highway 4, north of Highway 3. Both Marsden and Alexander will be doing basically the same work they did with MF Agribuilders. The two young men have taken over Agribuilders' assets. "We took over the old company because we had developed a lot of customers in this area, and we couldn't see losing all of them to some other supplier when we had worked hard to get their loyalty," Marsden said. "We're going to be do- ing installation and servicing, not just selling, and people like that." Almar Grain Systems will carry all grain handling equipment. They plan to stock Butler and GSI grian bins, Vertec grain dryers, DMC in -bin grain- dryers, Caldwell aeration equipment, Butler and GSI feed tanks, and Cardinal grain elevators. Vertec is a Canadian line of grain dryers, made in Alberta, and Almar will be the only dealer carrying the line in this area. The second largest dryer manufacturer in the world, Vertec also has plants in England and Australia. Service will be an important part of Almar; 24-hour servicing will be of- fered on grain dryers bought elsewhere as well as their own. Equipment is serviced in the field, or brought into the shop if necessary. The new location has 1500 square feet of space. The commerical construction divi- sion of MF will still be around, but totally separate from and uncon- nected to Almar. However "Almar will honour any leftover obligations from MF Agribuilders," according to Marsden. The partners are planning to build their own line of augers soon. They hope to be supplying augers as early as' this year. "It will give us something to keep us busy in the winter," Marsden explained. Financing for Almar has all been private. "We have three sources of private financing, and no bank money as of yet," Marsden said. Almar is a limited corporation. "We are going to have five shareholders, but Ross and I will be the active operators," he said. It might have beenfietter if the MF' parent company had been split into two separate companies from the start, -Marsden said,. _"The Agribuilders would still be in business today if the parent company hadn't failed." Marsden and Alexander are happy to be back doing what they know best, and, "the old customers and suppliers I've spoken to say they're happy to see us." Marsden is ready for the new challenge. "We can control more of our own destiny this way. If we go out of business, it will be our fault, not somebody else's." Continuing Education courses feature management of farm business For a free brochure contact Centralia College of Agricultural Technology Huron Park, NOM 1Y0 519-228-6691 Ontario,' Ministry of Agriculture and Food It's time You got to know us. CO-OP New for '85 IVNIF Hensall Location 24 hour card lock self serve petroleum, Gas. Diesel. Propane • Complete Petroleums Service • Automatic Deliveries • Radio dispatched trucks • Excellent service • Furnace Cleanouts and Burner Service Furnace oil, gas - diesel A farmer owned business! Hensall toll free 1-800-265-7097 pISTRICT COOP 1�.CHINSALL �m�ll Zwlah fNla�h MuulN11x].]00] ]K-I��f !]7-0770 M].Mforwell Zurich Seeforth roc fl•Id62-3002 236-4393 527-0770 402-962 ALMAR GRAIN SYSTEMS — A new company supplying grain bins and related equipment has started in Exeter. . The Massey -Ferguson 3500 Series Tractor Celebrate Its First Birthday With dig Savings! Just one short year ago, Massey-llerguson introduced the rugged MF 3500 Series Tractor. And now were offering you the best deals ever -on all three 3500 Series models. • See—low the MF 3545cancut the biggest lobs down to size with its 125 PTO horse- power Perkins diesel engine. Take a good look at the MF 3525, powered by a smooth - running 105 PTO horPerkins. Or check out the MF 3505, with 90 PTO horsepower Perkins diesel. MF M,,tisry Fergu',on Right now, were working with some special First Birthday discounts from Massey. Plus, if you buy now and quality, you can choose between a waiver of finance charges to June 1,1995• or low 9.9% APR financing fromMaesey-Ferguson. So stop in and make your best deal on the best Massey tractors around. Site rood (Exeter) Ltd. IS Wellington St., Stutter 235-0743 19. JOOPIOHP Just one reason to own a 276 The VERSATILE 27h is more than lust another entry in the midsized tractor market. It is a revolutionary new concept that brings the advantages of true 4W I). VERSATILE design and outstanding flexibility Io this market for the first time' More Power: The 27h's new.1.4 hire. in line 4 cylinder Cummins diesel engine turns out I(X) PTO hp 175 k W L You can pull higgefiiimplements. handle bigger PTU lobs than with most tither midsized Tractors. And Cummins efficient.) means yua'll burn less fuel doing it. More Features: eno%SERSAE111 276 has the innovative 1I'RNABOUT ('ONSOI E. "Operator seal and console rotate a full IRO° so you're always facing your work with a picture window view. VERSATILE. HYDROTOt:OH' drive gats the new 276 quick. smooth response. Instant reverse and precise inching ability. A single lever control leis you select from an infinite number of ground speeds in three ranges. More Applications: The new VERSATILE 2.6 is truly a tractor for all seasons. all reasons' It gives you the drawbar and PTO muscle you want for bigger jobs. The exceptional handling and maneuverability that lel you tackle more kinds of lobs than ever Ive(ure. Whether you're looking for improved sard work. material handling. P10 productivity. tillage or harvesting— the 27hdoes it all' More Trador for your Dollar Another big first for the 276 is that it gives you all the advantages of VERSATILE 4W1) in a midsized tractor. You get the simplicity of design. ease of service and legendary dependability That hase made VERSMfILE. number one in 4WD. And you get it all in a 4WD tractor scaled to hl your needs right down to the ground. See the new VERSATILE 276 soon—you'll find a dozen reasons why you'd like to own one! Ask for Bob or Terry Hyde Bros. Hensall 262-2605 (ALmAR) GRAIfI SYSTEMS LTD. For all your GRAIN STORAGE, DRYING and HANDLING NEEDS OUR QUALITY PRODUCTS INCLUDE: BUTLER GRAIN BINS XIV—?7-71E Dryers GSI FEED TANKS IN -BIN DRYERS We can DESIGN. SUPPLY. 'INSTALL and SERVICE all your grain system requirements at very competitive prices. CALL TODAY A` , (RLmAR) GRAM SYSTEMS LTD. 263 MAIN STREET N. P O BOX SSO. EXETER. ONTARIO NOM ISO PHONE (3 9) 235.194