MCHALE DEMONSTRATIONS COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU

McHale, leading manufacturer of high output balewrappers has teamed up with Mole Valley Farmers and bpi.minster films, manufacturer of Silotite balewrap, to host a series of Demonstration Evenings across the region during April. At each event, the recently launched McHale 991 High Speed balewrapper will be showcased followed by a balewrapping advice clinic.

Farmers and contractors will have the opportunity to see the 991 High Speed wrapper in action. The hugely popular McHale 991 single spool wrapper will also be on show.

The 991 High Speed balewrapper can deliver 50% more output - setting new standards for efficient and effective round bale wrapping. The 991 High Speed wrapper comes with a host of practical and reliable features including a hydraulically operated cut and tie system, an efficient double bale wrap dispenser that maximises film usage and the patented ground supported damper system. Designed with the efficient operator in mind the high output 991 High Speed delivers a tightly wrapped silage bale that retains all the natural silage juices to ensure increased nutritional value.

Mike Walsh, Sales Manager at McHale commented: "Over the last few years contractors have been asking for a higher output balewrapper. This demand has come about due to baler output increasing and also the move towards wrapping bales with six layers instead of four."

"We have tested the 991 High Speed against the 991BE, a machine which is recognised in the market place as having an output of 60 bales per hour. For the test we made sure that oil flow and table rotations were the same. What we found was the 991 High Speed could wrap three bales while the 991BE could wrap two. Therefore it is fair to say that the 991 High Speed has 50% more output in that it can wrap three bales, while a similar single dispenser machine wraps two.

Speaking of the events Keith Ockenden, Head of Agriculture at Mole Valley Farmers said: “Working with a leading machinery and bale wrap manufacturer enable us to keep farmers and contractors abreast of the latest techniques and developments that enhance baled silage production. It also provides visitors with an opportunity to speak to Mole Valley’s skilled branch advisors.”

Each demonstration will start at 6.30 pm on the following dates at the venues noted:

Tuesday 10th April                  Mole Valley Farmers, St. Columb Industrial Est., St. Columb

Wednesday 11th April             Mole Valley Farmers, Honiton Road, Cullompton

Thursday 12th April                 Mole Valley Farmers, Sherborne Road, Yeovil

Tuesday 17th April                  Mole Valley Farmers, Station Road, South Molton, North Devon

For further information on the bale wrapping clinics please contact Nigel Cockwill 07786 855223 as well as information on other crop packaging products for the 2012 season.

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Editors Notes

• Mole Valley Farmers was started in 1960 by a small group of farmers in South Molton, Devon. Today, there are 6,384 farmer shareholders and 22,000 country members. It is one of the largest employers in the South West, with a turnover of £330 million and more than 1,300 staff. Mole Valley Farmers is one of the few businesses based on a co-operative model in the supply industry, with a total commitment to the farming and rural industry. Over the years, the company has developed and grown, making investments in:

• Nine retail branches in the South West
• Mole Valley Farmers Online
• 4 compound feed mills for all animal feeds
• A network of 7 blending operations
• A mineral supplement plant
• A quality farm building and engineering division
• 21 SCATS Countrystores across the South, South East and South Wales

• McHale is an international manufacturer of specialist agricultural farm machinery whose core business focuses on the creation of high output balers and bale wrappers for the production of baled silage, haylage, hay and straw.

• bpi.minster films is a British-based manufacturer of high-performance silage stretch wrap and lightweight, high strength silage sheeting. Its range of products includes such highly respected brand names as Silotite® and Visqueen Agri-S.

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