LOCKWOOD® First U.S. Dealership of Belgian’s AVR Equipment
West Fargo, North Dakota — LOCKWOOD® Manufacturing is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with AVR Machinery, a leading Belgian manufacturer of innovative potato equipment.
LOCKWOOD will serve as AVR’s official distributor in North Dakota and Minnesota, with planned inventory available directly through LOCKWOOD’s North Valley Equipment dealership in Grafton, ND. LOCKWOOD is AVR’s first official U.S. based dealer.
“We are excited to be able to offer this collaboration with AVR to our growers in the region,” said Darren Demers, manager and regional salesman for North Valley Equipment. “AVR’s innovation and industry knowledge of potato equipment is a strong addition we’re proud to offer our LOCKWOOD growers.”
AVR is a Belgian family business that boasts over 175 years of industry experience with a mission to help growers work more sustainably and efficiently. AVR’s handling and piling equipment will be available through North Valley Equipment, with plans to expand the product lineup.
“We are thrilled to partner with LOCKWOOD,” said Andrew Starbuck, AVR’s Country Manager. “Their regional knowledge, strong relationships with growers, and reputation for quality make them the ideal partner for introducing AVR equipment in the Upper Midwest.”
About LOCKWOOD
About LOCKWOOD Manufacturing LOCKWOOD manufactures high quality, reliable potato planters, windrowers, harvesters and handling equipment. To learn more about LOCKWOOD equipment, please contact one of our potato specialists at 800.247.7335 or by visiting lockwoodmfg.com.
About AVR
AVR manufactures a full range of potato machinery. From planting bed preparation, planting and ridging to haulm topping, harvesting and storing.
The mission of AVR is clear: to manufacture, market and service machines for potato growers who wish to work more sustainably and efficiently. AVR markets innovative technology and products that make it possible to store more saleable potatoes with less effort in less time, using less fuel and with less soil compaction. Learn more at avr.be/en.
For more information about LOCKWOOD Manufacturing North Valley Equipment, or AVR Equipment, please contact:
LOCKWOOD Manufacturing North Valley Equipment
1809 Hwy 81 S Grafton, ND
701-352-1833
lockwoodmfg.com/north-valley-equipment/