With the company slogan of “We Support, You Succeed”, Societe Generale Equipment Finance entered the UK Agricultural and Groundscare finance market in the first quarter of 2006, and has been growing it’s presence gradually and consistently.
A core business of Societe Generale, with managed assets in excess of €23 billion and operational in 25 countries across five continents as a result, Societe Generale Equipment Finance has a true pan European capability
Leaseurope’s Ranking of Equipment Finance, excluding cars and Real Estate, confirms that Societe Generale Equipment Finance are the number 1 in the provision of equipment and vendor financing for the 6th successive year.
The route to market, in the UK, has been developed through specific, experienced Brokers who have access to a revolutionary approach to the market, utilising current technology marketed through a system we call Connect.
The Connect system provides true deal management, and gives clear visibility via the home page “Dashboard”. Providing complete communication throughout a proposal’s lifecycle, Connect offers fantastic levels of control and information to the operator.
From a dealer, manufacturer or broker viewpoint, Connect has the ability to offer specific scheme or campaign management, produce Branded locally printed documentation and retains a full history of every proposal created. The system also includes a finance quote engine that can store, flex and modify proposals without the necessity of reworking.
Service and adding value are paramount to SGEF and a prime example of both is supplier payout. If correct, supporting paperwork for an approved deal is received by SGEF in the morning, then cleared funds will normally be sent to the supplier/dealer the same afternoon.
Societe Generale Equipment Finance have consistently grown volumes of business, numbers of broker introducers, finance products available and members of staff since it’s launch and are now entering developing further our expansion with the provision of wholesale stocking. This completes the product offering and enables Societe Generale Equipment Finance to hold an unrivalled position in terms of providing facilities to manufacturers and dealers supported by, and providing, extensive UK coverage from experienced sector brokers.
To date, Societe Generale Equipment Finance Ltd have exclusive wholesale and retail finance relationships with Simba (Great Plains) International Ltd, Zetor UK Ltd, Krone UK Ltd, Kubota UK Ltd and Dalbo Ltd and retail finance arrangements with a number of other manufacturers in addition to wholesale relationships key agricultural dealers in the UK.
From a stocked unit to a retailed transaction, competitive rates, exemplary levels of service, and a team of people who want to transact good business fast. Societe Generale Equipment Finance is happy to withstand any comparison from any direction.
Our Wholesale stocking system was launched at the end of 2007. The system providers, Apak Group Ltd, have a long history of the Agricultural and Groundscare markets ensuring that this system has been tailored accordingly, is simple and easy to use and offers high levels of control to both manufacturer and dealer users alike.
As “real time” as our retail system Connect, this Internet based product provides a true link between wholesale and retail. This positions Societe Generale Equipment Finance to support the entire business chain servicing our many customers link by link.
Societe Generale Equipment Finance would welcome the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate both systems and the benefits they offer.
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