About Us
Borders Machinery Ring (BMR), the first Ring to be formed in the UK in February 1987 by 23 farmers and contractors, has the aim of rationalising labour, machinery and input costs. There are now 9 rings in Scotland and 15 in England and Wales.
Since 1987 BMR has grown to offer its members a constantly increasing range of benefits to help sustain and improve business viability. Currently, there are over 850 Private, Labour and Full members. Turnover is around £6 million.
Based from our Galashiels office, we cover an area from Berwick to Biggar and Edinburgh to Alnwick.
innovation: making use of the collective strengths and resources of members to research and innovative new enterprises both in the Borders and nationally, working with the Scottish Machinery Rings Association and development organisations.
marketing: being active, when appropriate, in the promotion of the Borders as having a clear marketable identity and by evolving a quality image which will be used to enhance the value of member's produce and services.
Michael Bayne: Manager
Stephen Young: Assistant Manager
Claire Lilley: Accounts
Ann McGregor: Administrator
Jill Dickson: Administrator
Matt McKerrow: Renewables Coordinator
