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From the moment Hamish’s dad gave him an afternoon off school as a 10-year-old, and took him to see a pivot steer tractor towing a huge piece of tillage gear, he was hooked.

Starting at the bottom at 16, and spending countless hours on a waterblaster and grease gun, the early years were all about getting into the nuts and bolts of farm machinery, and getting filthy dirty in the process! He learned how to weld, pull apart hay mowers with his eyes closed, and progressed to assembling and installing new European gear. 5 years in the parts department began the most enlightening years of his career - supplying parts for machinery you certainly learn what breaks, and most importantly taught Hamish the value of good service. When a guy has a broken machine, he just wants to get going fast and wants to be helped.

Hamish travels to Europe regularly, often twice a year, to meet with 4AG’s European partners and design engineers. These visits have forged very strong relationships with long-term trust, and hugely helpful in getting the factory design teams to understand ‘the differences we face in working conditions down under’

Hamish’s younger brother Darren spent the early part of his career traversing New Zealand demonstrating and selling machinery. From a boy, he was obsessed with pulling things apart to find out how they worked!

Known for his attention to detail and hunger to listen and learn, Darren has gleaned a vast amount of experience of environmental conditions nationwide, and learned a serious amount about the challenges contractors and farmers face. This experience has led to a deep understanding of how the gear performs in hostile places like Te Anau and the Rakaia Gorge. An energetic guy, Darren is very hands-on, which means he’s been at the forefront of technical changes and adaptions of 4AG gear.

Accompanying Hamish regularly to our European supply factories, Darren too has built up an intimate knowledge of trends and innovation in the industry. With a strong background in financial management, Darren keeps a steady eye on the business numbers as well.

Recently joining the 4AG team Cameron has a wealth of machinery and industry knowledge that belies his younger age. A self-confessed ‘machinery nut’ from a boy, Cameron has a detailed understanding of contractors and farmers business challenges, and brings ‘coal face’ experience and advice to his clients. Cameron is 4AG’s territory manager for Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Taranaki.

We are delighted to have Glen Malcolm join our team as territory rep for South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland. Glen brings more than 15yrs of industry experience and a wealth of knowledge to the team. Glen’s understanding of the regional specifics of Southland, Otago and Canterbury gives his clients assurance and solid advice in their machinery decisions.

Sam has a background in heavy diesel and agricultural engineering and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. A self-confessed petrolhead he spends a lot of his spare time extracting the last inch of horsepower out of his track and drift cars.

Christine’s many years in key roles of professional administration and customer service has made her a great asset to 4AG. She dots the i’s and crosses the t’s with perfection, and provides unrelenting support to Hamish & Darren, making sure every loose end is completed.

Christine is an astute financial manager and enjoys strong relationships with our clients, suppliers and overseas manufacturing partners alike.