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Mar 2021
Boroughbridge agricultural business acquired by global company
A Boroughbridge agricultural business has gone from strength to strength has now been acquired by global firm, Origin Enterprises.
Green-tech is based on Rabbit Hill Business Park in Arkendale, near Boroughbridge. Since it formed in 1994, it has grown to be a well-known manufacturer and distributor of landscaping, forestry and grounds maintenance equipment.
The acquisition was made on Thursday for an un-disclosed figure. Staff have been assured that no jobs will be lost.
Rachel and Richard Kay are the team behind Green-tech, the local pair set up the company with ambitions to become a one-stop shop for the UK landscape trade. In 2015 its turnover was over £10 million.
Mr Kay, chairman of Green-tech said:
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Origin Enterprises began as a small Irish business but is now a global distributor of farming machinery.
Through the deal it is hoped that Green-tech can enhance what Origin currently offers in the areas of environmental land management for their agri focussed businesses.
Chris Clark, managing director of Origin’s Amenity business, said:
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