BTE PLANT SALES

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We are very pleased to announce that Rebecca Bryson will be becoming the majority shareholder of
BTE Plant Sales and will be the company’s new Managing Director.
Having been in the industry for over 15 years, Rebecca has a wealth of industry knowledge and has
had a very positive impact since her BTE venture began as Commercial Director 4 years ago. Rebecca
comments: –
“I would like to thank Ben, Dave and all those involved for their support and allowing me this
fantastic opportunity. I’m very excited and look forward to progressing my relationship will all
staff, customers and our partners.”
Dave Hawley, having sold his shares to Rebecca, will be assuming a supportive role in the business to
assist her on a part time basis. Having been with BTE for the past 17 years we would like to thank
him for his service and contributions as MD.
Ben Elliott, BTE founder and Chairman, will still have a shareholding in the business and
will remain working closely with Rebecca for the foreseeable future. Ben comments –
“Myself and Becky have worked closely over the past few years and I am really excited that Becky
will continue to move BTE forward with our shared business ethos.”
Our suppliers are an intrinsic part of the BTE family and so we are thrilled to have them on board
and being ever supportive. Our long-standing partner, Kubota quotes: –
“Kubota and BTE Plant Sales have enjoyed a long and successful partnership since 1994, which has
seen both businesses grow alongside each other respectively. This news from BTE is an exciting step
forward for our relationship, and we are looking forward to continuing to help them provide a truly
first-rate service to their customers.” – Rob White, Division Manager – Construction, Kubota (UK).
Thwaites’ General Sales Manager, Andy Sabin reflects –
“BTE Plant Sales are an important part of the Thwaites distributor network in the UK and this
succession plan ensures the ongoing provision of equipment sales and after-sales in the region. We
have worked with Becky and the team at BTE for 8 years and by providing other market leading
products alongside Thwaites they offer an exceptional service to our joint customers.”
Rebecca and Ben, together with the rest of our BTE team, are looking forward to the future
knowing that with the partners involved we will be able to strengthen and grow the business
even further. Although it will be business as usual, this sparks a new and exciting chapter in the BTE
story.

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