O’Connors took home the title of Dealer of the Year for three branches or more at the annual Case IH awards.
STAG Machinery from south-east Queensland claimed the award for one or two branches.
The Dealer of the Year results are based on a number of different criteria, including finance and business management, performance in sales and marketing, and parts and servicing, Advanced Farming Systems Certification and total market share.
Case IH ANZ general manager Aaron Bett congratulated the winners, highlighting their exceptional efforts over the past year and continuing commitment to the brand and their customers.
“O’Connors has again demonstrated the standard of service and performance that has made them one of our top dealers for some time now,” Mr Bett said.
“I commend the effort, expertise and commitment so prevalent within the entire O’Connors team and across their whole network.
“For STAG Machinery Group, winning one of the brand’s top awards is great recognition for all the hard work that’s gone into establishing the group’s footprint in south-east Queensland in recent years and I look forward to seeing their ongoing growth and development.
“These dealers, and indeed all the dealers that have claimed awards this year, embody the strengths of our brand and represent the level of knowledge, service and support our customers have come to rely on.”
O’Connors CEO Gareth Webb said it was a privilege to accept the award on behalf of his entire team.
“This award recognises each and every one of our 390 team members and the work they do every day to deliver to the highest standard for our customers,” Mr Webb said.
“Our dealership staff come together as a united team and that is what makes me particularly proud.
“We also want to thank the Case IH team and our customers for their ongoing support. We believe this is shared success and are thrilled to receive this award.”
STAG Machinery dealer principal Noel Baines, together with Craig Brimblecombe, said they were extremely proud to be recognised as a leading team.
“We believe our success is defined by our partnership with Case IH, and our valued customers,” Mr Baines said.
“The people behind the machines are what the industry is all about. Our team is dynamic and want to do their best and be the best they can be.
“This award is a direct result of the huge effort and commitment of each member of the STAG Machinery team and we are delighted to receive this honour.”
Other award winners include: Larwoods Ag (Yorke Peninsula, South Australia) was Dealer of the Year — Parts; Larwoods Ag was Dealer of the Year — CNH Industrial Capital (one or two branches); Kenway & Clark (Moree, Goondiwindi, Inverell and Wee Waa) was crowned Dealer of the Year — CNH Industrial Capital (three branches or more).