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New owners bring fresh start for Chafer sprayers

Following some uncertainty surrounding British manufacturer Chafer and Horstine鈥檚 future towards the end of last year, things appear to be taking a positive turn under new ownership. James Huyton reports.

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Rick Scott (left), James Bilson and Peter Chantry.
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Rick Scott (left), James Bilson and Peter Chantry.

After falling into administration late last year, Lincolnshire-based machinery manufacturer Chafer and Horstine are back in business following their acquisition by Nexus Technology and Engineering Ltd....

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