Kubota (UK) is adding to the territories of leading construction dealers Shellplant and Boss Plant Sales from January 1, 2026, consolidating its network across the South-East of England. Northamptonshire-based Shellplant will add Norfolk and Suffolk to its existing sales area, while Hertfordshire-based equipment supplier Boss Plant Sales will assume responsibility for neighbouring Essex.
“We are delighted to be able to increase the territory of these two exceptional dealers, as we continue to grow our product range across the construction business,” said Rob White, Kubota (UK) Construction Division Manager.
“This is an exciting time for Kubota, with the addition of larger excavators, wheeled excavators and compact tracked loaders to the line-up. We will be offering customers and dealers a whole range of new opportunities next year, including new driveline technologies such as ‘Requip’ Kubota’s award-winning Electric Retrofit for mini excavators. We will have the best network of dealers to support those new machines.”
Shellplant has invested £3.5m in a major upgrade to its Northants base in Earls Barton. The facility will include larger, fully equipped workshops, along with extended parts and machine storage areas. “I am absolutely thrilled to be entrusted with this additional Kubota territory of Norfolk and Suffolk,” said Shellplant co-owner and Managing Partner Julian Payne.
“We look forward to working closely with our new customers in this area, replicating the reputation that we have built up over the past 54 years. Our family business is built on our core values, based on our commitment to giving our customers exceptional service and offering market-leading products.
“This expansion represents a great opportunity for our future growth. Our new depot will support not only our additional territory but will allow us to handle the new Kubota products that will be available early next year. Our aim will then be to have additional premises within our new territory, to fully support our projected sales growth in Norfolk and Suffolk.”
