APM - Suppliers to Agriculture

Since 1982 we’ve been supplying farmers, estates and contractors with a comprehensive range of agricultural and industrial products, and offer you a personal, reliable service on everyday and one-off purchases. We know you have a choice of suppliers on many products and like to think that you’ll find dealing with APM to be a refreshing and satisfying experience. Whether you’re farming 100 or 10,000 acres the demands of agricultural life are many and varied, and with vast hands-on experience running throughout the APM team, nobody knows the challenges you face on a daily basis better. Thanks to increasingly large stocks of parts and products you use every day, and with the peace of mind of dealing with an established and reputable company, we’re ready to help you keep your arable or livestock operation running smoothly.

Why APM?

  • Free next day delivery* - our own fleet of vans delivers direct to your farm or workshop
  • Huge stockholdings – and we’ve recently increased our warehouse space even further
  • No minimum order quantity – we’ll accept orders of any size *
  • Extensive stocks at low prices – constant market-checking means we offer you top products from stock at highly competitive prices – all year round
  • Highly competitive contract and bulk order pricing – our purchasing power means we can pass on the savings to you for large or ongoing orders – contact us or your special rates!
  • Large shop open 5 days a week – 3000 ft² fully stocked - call in to collect your order or to see the very latest products
  • Regular special offers and promotions – make sure you’re getting our offers, either via post or email

APM LOGO a brief look at a long history!

1970s

Somborne Garage ran a motor repair workshop, with a small shop selling basic motor spares and petrol. This image from the late 1970s shows what was one of the oldest working petrol pumps in England at the time.

1970 Building

1977

With mechanization becoming commonplace in agriculture the demand for good used equipment became apparent, and in 1977 Agriplant was founded, buying and selling second-hand agricultural machinery and plant such as tractors and excavators. The original filling station and motor repairs side of the business continued to trade at this point.

1977 Building

1983

In time it became apparent that there was a strong demand for an agricultural parts supplier locally, and goods such as batteries, oil and tyre repair products were increasingly popular. In the early 1980's the fuel station side of the business was closed down, the pumps removed, the rear of the building extended and the agricultural parts stock expanded, giving birth to APM Agriplant. This aerial shot from around 1983 shows the oil barrel stocks and two of the original APM delivery vehicles.

1980 Building

1995

1995 Building The early 1990s saw rapid growth for APM, with the personal daily delivery service proving to be a reliable and invaluable source of supply for farmers across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Dorset and West Sussex. Now bursting at the seams the old building in the village was sold in 1995, and APM moved to a purpose-converted cowshed in the hamlet of Little Somborne, between Winchester and Stockbridge. This gave vastly increased warehouse space, a 3000 ft² shop, large car parking facilities and the infrastructure to serve a greater delivery area.

2010

In 2010, we increased our warehouse space by another 4000 ft². Customers outside of this area are supplied by nationwide carrier service, bringing the wealth of experience and product range that APM boasts right to their doorstep.

2010 Building and Delivery Van

2013

2013 Office With the increase in sales our existing offices were rapidly outgrown, and in 2011 a new open plan office was installed, improving communications between departments and giving more focus to our sales operators. Combined with additional storage space and a new distribution facility, we've never been better placed to serve farmers across the UK.