Author: Andy Parry

Househam to bring AIR-RIDE and PREDATOR to National Sprayer Demo Day 2019

Househam is set to showcase its latest self-propelled sprayers at this year’s National Sprayer Demo Day.

The annual gathering of machinery operators heads to Churn Estate, Blewbury, on Wednesday 20th February.

Qualified operators will be given the chance to test out Househam’s best-selling AIR-RIDE and its 5,000-litre PREDATOR in real working conditions.

This year’s site includes an 18ha field, a flat 42ha field and over 60ha of cover crops to test sprayer performance and ability.

Robert Willey, managing director of Househam, said: “This is always a great day for us to get out in the field with our customers. It’s unrivalled as an event because it shows farmers the wide range of sprayers they can choose from. We’ll be there with the AIR-RIDE and the PREDATOR, two of the most reliable and technologically advanced British-built sprayers on the market. And there’s nothing better than a working demonstration to see what these machines can really do.”

Find out more about the PREDATOR and the AIR-RIDE.

Househam to exhibit at Agrii Northern Farming Conference 2019

Househam will be displaying the advanced self-propelled Air-Ride sprayer at Agrii Northern Farming Conference.

The Househam team will be showcasing the AR3500 Air-Ride sprayer at Bishop Burton College in Beverley on Wednesday 14th January.

Robert Willey, managing director at Househam, said: “The conference is a long-standing event in the agricultural calendar and we expect this year will give attendees a real insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

“It’s a great chance for us to display our advanced sprayer technology. The versatile Air-Ride is packed with features to boost spraying productivity and we’re looking forward to showcasing our best selling machine with visitors.

“British engineering is once again in high demand on an international level, especially in regions where farming is rapidly modernising. The conference will be a great chance to share knowledge, experience and expertise.”

Simon Hornby, regional business development manager at Agrii said: “We’re really pleased to have a leading Lincolnshire manufacturer like Househam taking part and exhibiting at Agrii Northern Farming Conference.

“The team is showing a real commitment to training the next generation of farmers and engineers. We’re confident visitors will be inspired by the great range of manufacturers and experts speaking and exhibiting this year.”

The event will bring together farmers, growers and industry leaders for a day of keynotes talks, seminar discussions and exhibitions from machinery manufacturers, technology providers and plant breeders.

Find out more about the Air-Ride here.

Househam talks expansion, exports and Brexit on BBC News at Six

Did you spot Househam on the national BBC News at Six?

Contributing to a feature on economic growth in the UK alongside Chancellor Phillip Hammond and a top economic analyst, our managing director Robert Willey discussed our exporting success and the exciting growth opportunities that Brexit presents.

Speaking to Economic Correspondent Andrew Verity, Robert shared our perspective as a thriving British business that is prospering internationally – with 40 per cent of our product being shipped around the world in 2017.

Watch the full clip here:

Echoing the chancellor’s views of investment equalling success and growth, Robert explained how Househam is pouring money in our current site to prepare ourselves for a boom in business.

Read more about our recent expansions and cutting-edge technology here.

 

New factory expansion doubles production for Househam

Househam has completed work on a six-figure investment on its new factory in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire.

The new facility increases our factory’s footprint by 30% and production capacity by 50%, with double the number of construction bays for Househam’s latest state of the art self-propelled sprayers. There’s even space to test the biggest sprayers in our range.

The expansion comes after a successful 12 months for Househam which saw us grow our exports by 25 per cent.

“This factory completes the first stage of our investment into our future. We design and build all our machinery on site, so improved, increased facilities will improve and increase our service to farmers – providing more farmers with the advanced technology they need to meet today’s agricultural demands. We’re a British business and Brexit will create opportunities for us, both here and abroad. Our new factory will allow us to meet increasing demand – supporting farmers worldwide while supporting the local economy here.”
Robert Willey, managing director of Househam

The factory also houses a second hand workshop, offering servicing and parts to its diverse, global customer base. This growing customer base requires a growing staff team, with Househam creating jobs for both new and experienced workers in the industry. The new factory is currently manufacturing the HARRIER, Househam’s latest self-propelled sprayer that was launched this summer.

Designed and built directly from operator feedback, the ‘next generation’ HARRIER comes fitted with Househam’s trademark Total Machine Control (TMC) V3 and FieldMaster GPS advanced on-board operating system, delivering what the company believes to be the most efficient and precise sprayer application in its class.

With the factory complete, Househam is now set to enter its second phase of development as construction begins on its ‘Househam Academy’ – a specialist training space for customers, staff, and local young people interested in the industry. The Academy is due for completion by the end of the year.