Thwaites is pleased to announce the further expansion of its distributor network in Cumbria, Lancashire and areas* of North and West Yorkshire, with the appointment of P.V. Dobson, the renowned Kendal based new and used machinery provider. The new distributor agreement will become effective from early 2026.
For over 70 years P.V. Dobson has built a reputation for delivering service excellence in both the agricultural and construction sectors. Remaining family owned and operated; PV Dobson ensures a keen sense of local pride, from a local team with regional support, from global brands.
The P.V. Dobson, Thwaites Distributor territory will specifically and exclusively cover the counties of Cumbria and Lancashire. In addition to the strategic move of aligning to the corresponding Kubota territory within Yorkshire*.
Thwaites owners and operators will be serviced from three key P.V. Dobson locations in Levens, Cumbria, Skipton, North Yorkshire and Chorley, Lancashire.
Founded by Percy Victor Dobson, known to all as PV, the business today see’s their founding father’s grandson, Andrew Dobson as Managing Director, Andrew said…
“We are all delighted with the appointment of P.V. Dobson as a Thwaites distributor and partner. As a family run business Thwaites reflect many of our beliefs and values. Manufactures of a dumper range that is recognised throughout the industry for their quality, reliability and safety. We very much look forward to adding the Thwaites range to our existing construction equipment portfolio, and to opportunities that lie ahead in 2026”.
Thwaites Distributor Manager Will Redman said “I am delighted to welcome P.V. Dobson into the UK dealer network, strengthening Thwaites representation and penetration across the North of England. P.V. Dobson are well respected by the communities they serve; I look forward to working with Matthew Rowlinson, Commercial Manager for Construction Plant, to ensure a smooth transition and to further drive dumper sales”.
In an exciting 2026, Thwaites distributors and customers will see more availability of the 3-tonne & 2-tonne electric dumpers and later in the year, the highly anticipated ROTATOR dumper.