Tribute paid to LEMKEN UK employee Michael Cruickshank after 'sudden passing'

In a statement they said 34-year-old Michael ‘joined LEMKEN UK in 2021 as Area Sales Manager for Scotland and the Borders, bringing with him valuable experience gained working for agricultural machinery dealers in Scotland, where he had developed his knowledge across both service and sales’.

They added that ‘Michael became a valued member of the team, recognised for his enthusiasm for agriculture and his genuine passion for the industry’.

‘He had a particular interest in the development of agricultural technology and enthusiastically embraced the advances being introduced across the LEMKEN product range in recent years, particularly the company’s latest developments in seeding technology,’ they said.

‘Michael was passionate about the future of agriculture and took a keen interest in how new machinery and technology could help farmers meet the challenges of modern farming.

‘Through his role, he built relationships with dealers and farmers across his territory and became a valued representative of LEMKEN.

‘His knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment made him a much-valued colleague, and his sudden loss will be deeply felt by everyone at LEMKEN UK and across the wider agricultural industry’.

They added their ‘thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Michael’s fiancée, Ashley, his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Michael will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him’.