Ipswich, Suffolk - November 21, 2013 - Golf Buggies Scotland, based at Ladybank in Fife, has been appointed a non-exclusive dealer of E-Z-GO golf cars and Cushman light utility vehicles. This complements the existing distribution in Scotland through Fairways Grass Machinery.
Golf Buggies Scotland is a new venture, headed by Sandy Smith, the Golf Professional at Ladybank Golf Club.
Commenting on their appointment as E-Z-GO/Cushman dealers he said,
"We are extremely delighted with this appointment. E-Z-GO is such an iconic brand within the golf sector, both for golfers and golf club managers, and we now have access to the best range of golf cars and utility vehicles available.
"This new franchise dovetails perfectly with our ElectroKart single seat ride-ons and our golf trolley ranges from Motocaddy and Powercaddy. We have a team of fully trained technicians and provide a comprehensive service from initial sale through to warranty and after-sales support. We like to be considered as a one-stop shop for any transport-related vehicle on the golf course."
Chris Buckle, E-Z-GO/Cushman Vehicle Business Development Manager at UK distributor Ransomes Jacobsen added,
"We have appointed Golf Buggies Scotland to increase the touch points in the territory, in line with our business philosophy. The more feet on the street, the more opportunities we have to do business. Sandy has assembled a very professional team and we welcome them to our dealer network."
About E-Z-GO
E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles. Products sold under the E-Z-GO brand include RXV® and TXT® fleet golf cars, Freedom® RXV and Freedom TXT personal golf cars, E-Z-GO Terrain™ and Express™ personal utility vehicles, and the 2Five® street-legal low-speed vehicle. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman® line of heavy-duty material carriers and utility vehicles, and the Bad Boy Buggies® line of off-road utility vehicles for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 1954 in Augusta, Ga., E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960.
About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.
For further information please contact:
Peter Driver, PR Officer, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9TT.
Tel: 01473 276386.
Email: peterd@tip.textron.com.
Chris Buckle (centre right) welcomes Sandy Smith and the management team from Golf Buggies Scotland