Norfolk machinery dealer announces closure after 46 years in business

The decision was made following the imminent retirement of the managing director Mike Stokes and the ongoing health issues of the finance director Libby Moore, along with the downward trend of the agricultural industry, the company confirmed.

The workshop will continue to carry out repairs through to the end of May 2025 but will not take on and accept any further repair jobs after that date.

The parts department will continue trading through to May 31st 2025 and for a short period after.

Items can be purchased from their existing stock, however, the dealership will not be accepting orders for non-stock items.

Johnson Bros added that details of a full sale will be advertised in due course.

‘Decision was not taken lightly’

The directors of Johnson Bros said: “We confirm that the company is solvent, and all the staff will be supported during this time.

“Mike stated that after 60 years in the industry this decision was not taken lightly.

“He would like to express on behalf of the company his sincere thanks to all the staff, past and present, customers and distributors that have supported the company over the past years, allowing the company to develop into a well respected business.”

Any queries regarding the closure should be directed to mike@johnson-bros.co.uk

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