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Message from the FD

  • 02 October 2017
  •  Rian Joubert
  •  2666

We are more than eight months into 2017 and it is difficult to believe that we are already approaching Christmas. The first quarter of the JDI financial year ended in July, which means three quarters of hard work still lie ahead.

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Bothaville Producer bags the Lawnmower!

  • 02 October 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2852

Charl Fourie, a maize producer near Bothaville, braved a cold, windy Saturday morning to visit the Agri Mega Week Show in Bredasdorp to claim his brand new John Deere lawnmower.

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JDI Managing Director, Emilius Tomlinson, turns 60!

  • 02 October 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2916

The jovial Emilius Tomlinson celebrated his 60th birthday on Thursday, 21 September 2017 and personnel and colleagues were there to share in the celebrations. We asked Emilius a few questions about the highlights of his career.

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JDI Impressive at Agri Mega Week

  • 02 October 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3049

The JDI stall at the Southern Cape’s biggest Agri expo, Agri Mega Week 2017 in Bredasdorp, was a hit once again with many patrons making a point to visit the stall.

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RTK-Signal expanded

  • 02 October 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3103

In 2013 JD Implemente decided to make an investment in the first RTK-tower erected near Swellendam on Luiperdsberg.

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And the Winner is…

  • 18 September 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3071

Congratulations to maize producer, Charl Fourie from near Bothaville, winner of the JDI lawnmower competition.

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JDI boasts new clothing trailer

  • 12 September 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2615

Come visit our new clothing trailer during the Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp.

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JCB Training at JDI George

  • 18 August 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3251

JDI George was a hive of activity when the JDI Sales Team and mechanics attended a very successful JCB training session on 17 and 18 August.

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George Show 24 - 26 August

  • 15 August 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2727

JDI invites you to visit our stall at the George Show for all your John Deere requirements. The show will be taking place from 24 - 26 August 2017.

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Fundraising for producers in need – 27 July 2017

  • 31 July 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2662

JDI is proud to be one of the sponsors of this fundraiser which took place at the Oppie Plaas Venue in Waboomkraal, George. About 260 people attended the event which was aimed at raising money to help producers transport animal feed to areas affected by the severe drought.

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New product at JDI Swellendam available

  • 26 July 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2745

A demonstration of the Tiller was held at Buffeljags Correctional Services

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Visit JDI at the Kirkwood game festival

  • 30 June 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2563

Come visit the JDI stall at the Krikwood Game Festival from Friday, 30 June until Sunday, 2 July 2017. It is the place to be this weekend!!

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This is how a John Deere baler runs!

  • 15 June 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2783

John Deere Baler 359 drawn by a John Deere 5090E cab on 540 economic PTO. The baler was sold by Jaco Swanepoel at the JDI Cradock branch and was put through its paces at Rockwood, Cradock.

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STIHL MS441 Up for the task to take down a 1.5 m circumference Blue Gum Tree

  • 12 June 2017
  •  JDI
  •  6669

When Daniel Potgieter, owner of JCD Wood needed to take down a tall Blue Gum tree with a 1.5 m thick trunk, on the farm Olivedale near Swellendam, he reached for the STIHL MS441 pro chainsaw, purchased from JDI

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JDI Hankey Opens Hearts and Hands for Knysna in Need

  • 09 June 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2729

Una du Plessis, Admin at JDI Hankey got staff to pull together and gather some much needed items for people left desolate after the devastating fire which ravaged Knysna recently.

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Father and Son Producer Day

  • 25 May 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3578

Marlow Agriculture School held a father and son producer day on 17 March 2017 which was attended by about 100 people

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10 000 People Flock to the Riversdal Show

  • 23 May 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3750

Approximately 10 000 people attended the Riversdal Show on 15-18 February this year, 2017. JDI was well-represented as always and the highlight was the sale of a JD 5090E Cab during the show with several sales during the weeks after the show from leads acquired at the event.

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JDI’s friendly sales team during their sales conference held on 16-17 May 2017

  • 18 May 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2988

Dirk Sterley (Summerville & Hankey), Christo le Roux and Jaco Smith (George), Arnold Jordaan (Bredasdorp), Jaco Swanepoel (Cradock), Emilius Tomlinson, Driaan Schwartz, Emile Tomlinson and Jurie van Brakel (Swellendam)

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New George branch open doors for business

  • 18 May 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3469

The new George branch is now open for business from 3 Ivory Street, Tamsui Industria, George.

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ABSA Golden Partner Award

  • 17 May 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3998

JDI does it again!

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Launch - STIHL ASA 65 Cordless Pruning Shears

  • 11 May 2017
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  •  3069

The STIHL ASA 65 cordless pruning shears are now available to order

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JDI Bredasdorp Worhshop now open and ready

  • 09 May 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3130

JDI Bredasdorp workshop is now open and ready to serve with fast and efficient client service.

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First John Deere Tractor (5090E) in 16 years of farming

  • 07 April 2017
  •  JDI
  •  4278

Hyndrich van Rensburg was congratulated with his new tractor

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JDI's annual stock take on 6 and 7 April 2017

  • 07 April 2017
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  •  2528

JDI’s annual stock take on 6 and 7 April 2017 took place during office hours.

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JDI expands its product range to JCB

  • 30 March 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3298

It is a privilege for JDI to expand its product range to JCB

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JDI Message from the Managing Director

  • 30 March 2017
  •  Emilius Tomlinson
  •  2969

It is not easy to be a South African.

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Swellendam Show draws record crowds in 2017

  • 30 March 2017
  •  JDI
  •  4283

“It has always been important for JDI to be part of the Swellendam Show,” says JDI MD Emilius Tomlinson. “We’ve been involved since the early 1900s and aside from exhibiting our products and services, it is important for us to give back to the community and indeed to remain one with the community.”

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Win with JDI!

  • 30 March 2017
  •  JDI
  •  4359

JDI is proud to announce its new logo and website.

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John Deere R4030 Sprayer Available for Training

  • 30 March 2017
  •  JDI
  •  5017

Eight staff members of JDI George had the privilege of being trained on the exciting John Deere R4030 Sprayer on a farm near Albertinia on 1 March this year.

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JDI Swellendam Sponsors of Pull-overs

  • 10 March 2017
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  •  3587

This is the third year that JDI Swellendam sponsors the pull-overs of the Agriculture High School in Oakdale.

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Farmers, cops save kids from bus stuck in floodwaters

  • 22 February 2017
  •  JDI
  •  2438

Bloemfontein - Farmers and the police struggled for hours on Tuesday afternoon to save a busload of schoolchildren after the vehicle got stuck in fast-flowing floodwaters on a low-water bridge. There were about 30 children on the bus.

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ABSA/JDI Farmer Day draws a good crowd in Cradock

  • 22 February 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3236

Almost 100 people, among them over 50 farmers from the Aliwal-North, Elliot, Queenstown, Somerset East, Cradock and Hofmeyr areas attended the annual ABSA/JDI Farmer Day on the 16th of February 2017

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Delivery of the first imported JCB machine

  • 09 February 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3182

Delivery of the first JCB 531 70 Loadall machine, which was imported by JDI directly from India. This machine is currently at JDI Swellendam.

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JDI Swellendam - New STIHL Workshop

  • 07 February 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3320

JDI Swellendam boasts a new STIHL workshop from 1 February 2017. Don’t hesitate to contact them for any maintenance and repairs on any STIHL machinery.

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JDI George expand their horizons

  • 02 February 2017
  •  JDI
  •  4192

This three John Deere's were delivered and sold for the first time at JDI George.

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Another satisfied JDI client

  • 20 January 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3522

Another satisfied JDI client which received 3 x 5303 tractors in the Swellendam region.

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JDI in Swellendam modifies tractor for orchards

  • 11 January 2017
  •  JDI
  •  3792

The workshop team at JDI in Swellendam got creative. They took the initiative to modify this tractor to use in the orchards around Swellendam.

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JDI receives Golden Partner award

  • 05 December 2016
  •  JDI
  •  5265

Managing Director, Emilius Tomlinson, receives the Golden Partner award from ABSA for excellence in Vehicle and Asset Finance. With him is his team from JDI Head Office in Swellendam.

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