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Greg O'Neil joins the Moora team at McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son has announced the appointment of Greg O'Neil as the new Branch Manager for their Moora branch.
Baxters excited to grow Cunderdin business with McIntosh & Son
ONE of the longest family-run agricultural machinery dealerships in the country, Baxter’s Rural Centre at Cunderdin in WA, has transitioned to another family in the industry, McIntosh & Son.
McIntosh & Son expands Precision Farming team
Sagar Vaghasiya might be new to Moora, but he’s not new to precision farming technology, a fact that has already helped cement him recently secure the role of Precision Farming Specialist for McIntosh & Son’s Geraldton, Merredin, Moora and Wongan Hills branches.
McIntosh & Son Welcomes Byron Blevin as New Service Manager for Narrogin
When Byron Blevin got the call from his manager offering him the Service Manager role at the newly acquired Narrogin McIntosh & Son dealership, he knew it would come with high expectations to perform, lead, communicate and set a strong example.
Perkins Machinery hands over the reins to McIntosh
McIntosh & Son has expanded their Western Australian dealer network by signing an agreement to acquire Perkins Machinery, coming into effect July 2023.
McIntosh & Son Perth is now a New Holland AG Dealer
McIntosh & Son Perth are excited to announce that New Holland Agriculture is now available via the dealership in Redcliffe.
Dealer of Year honours for Katanning team
McIntosh & Son, Katanning, is New Holland’s 2023 Dealer of the Year for Australia and New Zealand.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly April 6, 2023
Geraldton's Annual Christmas Colouring Competition
The annual Christmas colouring competition is underway at our Geraldton branch, with the winner receiving a toy barn!
Employee Focus: 30 years with Phil Walker
30 years. Not many people can say they have worked for one company for that long, but our service technician Phil Walker can!
Nedd Brockmann Sets Off For His World Record Attempt
Lets Go! Australian sparky Nedd Brockmann sets off for his World Record attempt across Australia backed by list of iconic Australian brands, including Case Construction.
Josh’s Success Sees Growth in Precision Farming Role
Former Precision Farming specialist in Moora, Josh White, has recently been appointed Precision Farming Regional Manager for McIntosh & Son Geraldton, Merredin, Moora and Wongan Hills.
McIntosh & Son Acquires Purcher International
McIntosh & Son has again added to their dealer network through the acquisition of the Midwest agricultural dealership, Purcher International in Geraldton, effective 1st September 2022.
McIntosh & Son Acquires Staines Esperance
McIntosh & Son has expanded their Western Australian dealer network by signing an agreement to acquire Staines Esperance effective from 1st August 2022.
Stock available at McIntosh & Son
With the end of financial year around the corner, McIntosh & Son are changing the narrative that's in the industry about not having stock to sell - all thanks reading the writing on the wall 2 years ago. Originally published in Farm Weekly June 23, 2022
Justy goes trackside with the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team at Perth SuperNight
McIntosh & Son service tech Daniel Just is the first winner of several opportunities to join the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team pit crew trackside during the 2022 Supercars Championship season.
Employee Focus: 25 years with Terry Clark
Recently Terry Clark, from our Dalby branch, celebrated his 25th year working at the dealership.
We wanted to chat to Terry about his massive milestone, what's changed over his time here and what is it about McIntosh & Son that's made him stay all these years!
Waringa Introduces Huge 63T Haulmaster Chaser Bin
The Elmer’s Manufacturing Haulmaster is a high-capacity, heavy-duty chaser bin with industry exclusive features and technology aimed at maximising operator unloading efficiency and increasing productivity.
Originally published in Farm Weekly January 6th, 2022
Spray system specialist back in the flow with Miller
LONG-TERM industry specialists are more of a unique breed today and after a brief period away from the spraying equipment sector, Peter Vella is now keen to continue his passion for spray technologies as National Miller Sales Manager with Australian distributor, McIntosh Distribution.
Originally published in Farm Weekly December 9, 2021
McIntosh take on Elmer’s chaser bins
Waringa Distribution have announced the appointment of McIntosh & Son as the new Western Australian dealer for Elmer’s chaser bins.
Originally published in Farm Weekly 2 December 2021
New track loaders and wheel loaders from CASE load up on power & comfort
McIntosh & Son Perth General Manager Mike Foskett says the operator environment in the new G-Series CASE wheel loaders is the most intuitive, comfortable and easy to manage environment of any CASE wheel loader every produced.
Big moves at McIntosh & Son Moora
McIntosh & Son have created a new role within their Northern branches, with Cadeyn Catto being appointed group sales manager, representing the Merredin, Moora, Geraldton and Wongan Hills branches.
Published via Farm Weekly, 30th October 2021
McIntosh & Son’s parts warehousing sets them apart
IN a worst-case scenario, some combine harvesters that break down this year could see out harvest sitting in the paddocks where they stop. That is the dire prediction of McIntosh & Son southern group - Albany, Esperance, Katanning and Kulin - dealer principal Devon Gilmour. But he is adamant it will not happen to his customers in the Great Southern.
McIntosh Training Academy gearing up for 2021
TWENTY SIX agricultural machinery apprentices will begin their training with McIntosh Training Academy in January.
McIntosh & Son win Most Outstanding Exhibitor at Dowerin Field Days 2021
McIntosh & Son claimed the title of most outstanding exhibitor at the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days for the first time in recent years.
Trimble RTX GPS Receiver Changes - Action before 30 September
We would like to inform you about an upcoming Trimble RTX satellite beam transition, which will require Trimble RTX customers to change the frequency and baud rate in the GNSS receiver before September 30, 2021.
Dalby branch has begun newest dual apprenticeship
McIntosh & Son’s Dalby branch has commenced training with their newest dual apprentice, Beau, the fourth for the branch.
Trimax Mowing Systems announce McIntosh & Son as new dealer
McIntosh & Son are excited to announce the addition of Trimax Mowing Systems to their Grounds Care and Turf Machinery range, available at their Perth dealership.
Brydie embraces agriculture career path
AT 26 years-old, Brydie Creagh has wasted no time gaining experience in the agricultural industry. Armed with an agricultural science and management degree from The University of Western Australia, Ms Creagh has already dipped her feet in many areas of the industry and is no stranger to challenging herself.
Bootcamp to Employment gets ringing endorsement
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice program offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step ahead in their careers.
"Most recommended" apprentice program now taking applicants
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice progam offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step-ahead in their careers.
Big crowds at Merredin demo day
THE coldest day in Western Australia for two years did nothing to deter the crowds from attending the McIntosh & Son, Merredin, machinery demonstration field day last week in Nungarin.
Perth equipment business to manage distribution of Case Construction machinery in Australia
WA-based McIntosh Group has been appointed as the national distributor for Case Construction Equipment (CE) in Australia and as such is acquiring the Dandenong-based construction equipment dealership, Case Vic, formerly managed by CNH Industrial.
Employee Focus: 20 years with Carlene Cramb
Recently Carlene Cramb, from our Dalby branch, celebrated her 20th year working at the dealership.
We wanted to chat to Carlene about her massive milestone, what's changed over her time here and what is it about McIntosh & Son that's made her stay all these years!
Josh grows into new role
FORMER Morawa grower, Josh McBeath, has recently been appointed as Sales Manager for McIntosh & Son Geraldton, affirming the dealership group’s commitment to supporting the career development of its staff.
McIntosh Training Academy expands to Parts
McIntosh Training Academy has expanded its portfolio to include a parts certification course.
McIntosh & Son's Guiding Move
FORMER McIntosh & Son precision guidance manager Allan Garrity has moved to sales, reflecting the dealership’s focus on supporting staff with career pathways.
Dowerin ride & drive day a big hit with growers
Last week McIntosh & Son held a ride & drive day with a huge range of machinery on offer for growers to jump in the cab and test drive,with a great response.
A new direction for machinery
MULTI-franchise machinery dealership McIntosh & Son has broken new ground in the farm mechanisation industry. It is the first dealership to be registered as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with specially-designed training centres at the company’s newest branches at Katanning and Wongan Hills.
Published in Farm Weekly February 20, 2020
McIntosh ups the ante in Geraldton
McIntosh continues to make major milestones with the openeing of a new workshop in Geraldton
Published in Farm Weekly February 13, 2020
Service Beats Brand for Geraldton Hay Contractor
“I did look at other balers, but the service and support took me back to McIntosh & Son," - Michael Patience (Geraldton), very happy with our customer service & support after we sent Hamish (Geraldton's service technician) over East to learn about New Holland's latest BigBaler.
Published in Farm Weekly January 30, 2020
New Products Set for Esperance Demo Program
McIntosh & Son Esperance are gearing up for post-harvest demonstrations of new Miller Nitro SP boomsprayers and Agri-Spread spreaders.
Published in Farm Weekly November 14, 2019
MacDon expands to Esperance
McIntosh & Son Esperance is now the sole distributor for the full line of MacDon products for the area.
Published in Farm Weekly November 7, 2019
McIntosh & Son Team Renews Support
"As a business we want to support our small rural communities and Mingenew has been a strong support for us over a long period of time."- Branch Manager Craig Ajduck on renewing the Diamond Sponsorship for the Mingewew Midwest Expo.
Published in Farm Weekly August 8, 2019
A Helping Hand for Community Crops
Community crops continue to be a vital source of funding for various clubs and local initiatives in rural areas and the McIntosh & Son team at Merredin was pleased to throw its support behind a number of crops throughout the region this year.
Published in Farm Weekly August 22, 2019
Professional Move by McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son applies to have its Katanning and Wongan Hills branches registered as regional training organisations (RTOs).
Published in Farm Weekly April 25, 2019
A New Era for Spare Parts
McIntosh & Son continues to prove its commitment to the industry and sending a message it is here for the long term with new Katanning facility.
Published in Farm Weekly April 25, 2019
Stoll Boomsprays Excited to Expand West
McIntosh & Son Merredin appointed West Australian dealer for Stoll Boomsprays this week.
Phil Notches 39 Years In the Parts Game
Parts is the name of the game for a machinery dealership. Just ask McIntosh & Son parts interpreter Phil Kleeman who has been on the job for 39 years, 17 of them with McIntosh & Son.
Published in Farm Weekly July 12, 2018
McIntosh & Son Esperance the new Miller Dealer
Esperance branch the new Miller dealer, soon to host Miller Owner Days and area demonstrations
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018
McIntosh & Son’s Industry Confidence Boost
McIntosh & Son is investing in it's Katanning branch, constructing the biggest agricultural machinery parts storage in regional Australia.
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018
McIntosh & Son Trial Seeding Boots
WHERE can you find independent data related to matching seeding boots to speed of operation and soil types? McIntosh & Son looks to independent trials to find the answer.
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018
Aussie machinery icons team up for quality, affordable chaser bins
The need for a quality, Australian-made chaser bin at a realistic price for producers has been the driver behind a partnership between WA-based agricultural machinery dealer, McIntosh & Son, and manufacturer, Trufab, that has delivered the new ‘TRUCHASER’ for the 2017 harvest.
Published in Farm Weekly, Thursday 29 July 2017
McIntosh & Son raises bar with opening of its Wongan Hills branch
MULTI-franchise dealership McIntosh & Son has done it again. Last week the company officially unveiled its new Wongan Hills branch, raising the bar for machinery dealerships throughout Australia and, arguably, the world.