McConnel

1950 McConnel moves to the Ludlow site when Freddie McConnel goes into ownership with Major Richard Bessley. 1953 McConnel launches a new product, the PAU (Power Arm Universal) designed for multiple uses including hedge trimming and digging. One of McConnel's most successful products, the saw bench, an update on the 1940's model, sells more than 10,000 units. 1951 Royal Highland Agricultural Sociality of Scotland - Silver Medal; British Dairy Farmers Association - Silver Medal; Bath & West & Southern Counties - Silver Medal. 1953 British Dairy Farmers Association - Silver Medal. 1956 Royal Welsh Agricultural Society - Silver Medal. 1957 Royal Agricultural Society of England - Silver Medal The McConnel PAU - 1953