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Hubbard Systems is the UK’s leading and longest established specialist distributor of commercial and industrial ice making machines and accessories.

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Ice cool under pressure: Mum’s the word for Hubbard/Scotsman rally driver

Rallying is a family affair for Hubbard business managerWhen he’s not busy providing excellent customer support in his role as Business Development Manager for Northern England and Scotland at Hubbard Systems, George Fell can often be found going for a drive with his mum, Lois. But these aren’t your run of the mill day trips to the seaside we’re talking about, because George is competing in the Scottish Tarmack Rally Championship and his mum is his co-driver. The pair started racing together after Lois Fell recovered not only from three hip operations in ten years but also from breast

Ginspirational ice

The ice experts at Hubbard know how to make a good G&T exceptional: gourmet gin needs gourmet iceThe popularity of gin has exploded in recent years, with hundreds of new brands helping to cast off its fusty image with a variety of new flavours. The number of distilleries in the UK has nearly doubled since 2010, from 116 to 184, with sales in the UK topping £1 billion in 2015. For a seemingly simple drink, there is much debate about the best way to make the perfect gin and tonic. Most agree that it involves a balance of four elements: the gin itself, tonic, the garnish and, naturally, ice.

Advice on ice hygiene: keep yourself clean and keep the icemaker clean

Hubbard questions suggestion that faecal bacteria came from water that made the iceOnce again the issue of ice hygiene is in the media, with a researcher from the BBC’s Rip Off Britain finding bacteria from faeces in ice cubes served in a big-name takeaway.* However, a suggestion that the bacteria could have come from the water used in the icemaker has been questioned by the ice experts at Hubbard Systems, the company that markets Scotsman ice machines in the UK. “The water in the icemaker will have passed through a filter system that will help to prevent any bacteria present from

What’s the best ice for coffee shops?

Scotsman superdice: great looking ice that’s gentler on the blenderSuperdice is a new ice cube that combines the benefits of the classic gourmet or thimble supercube with those of a standard dice cube.  It’s crystal clear and longer lasting, so it looks great for presentation in classic iced coffees.  However, it’s also a softer ice cube, so it’s ideal for blended drinks, such as café frappé, since the softer cube is gentler on blender blades.  Its versatility makes it a truly all-round cube for coffee shops and any sites offering a full coffee menu.  The Scotsman superdice machines,

Hubbard Systems’ new business development manager brings wealth of customer service expertise

Building on an established reputation for offering excellent customer support, Hubbard Systems has appointed George Fell as a new Business Development Manager for Northern England and Scotland. Hubbard Systems distributes the Scotsman range of ice makers, including the new intelligent Scotsman Prodigy machines, which offer a sustainable and reliable way to create fresh, attractive ice. “We recognise the need to ensure that when someone buys a Scotsman ice machine they get exactly the right solution for their operation,” says Simon Aspin, commercial director of Hubbard Systems. “George

Helping your ice maker keep up with the Christmas rush…

Your ice maker is going to need to be in top form to provide all your cubes for the Christmas rush. The ice experts at Hubbard, who distribute the Scotsman range of ice makers, offer a few tips: · Most pubs will have ice makers with air-cooled condensers, which means they’ll have an air filter. This needs cleaning. If it gets clogged with dust it will make the ice maker less efficient, so you’ll get less ice. If it’s a quality ice maker this should be a simple, two minute job. · Similarly, keep any grills clean and clear of obstructions. Your machine requires a constant airflow

Eco-friendly flake ice for industry

Hubbard Systems launches Scotsman superflaker with hydrocarbon refrigerantFlake ice is used extensively in a variety of sectors, from food processing to fisheries to pharmaceuticals, not only to refrigerate products but also to protect perishables.  With pressure growing to reduce industry’s impact on the environment, Hubbard Systems has launched the Scotsman MF 57, a modular flake ice machine that runs on an eco-friendly hydrocarbon refrigerant, R290.  R290 is an environmentally safe, naturally occurring, efficient refrigerant with an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a very

Hubbard launches Scotsman’s new ice display concept for fish retailers

Totem: ice on tap for fish counters displayAn eye-catching display of different varieties of fish on a bed of ice can be a huge customer draw, encouraging sales and impulse buying. However, the production, storage and loading of the ice onto the display can be a logistical nightmare and point of stress. To address these issues Scotsman has developed Totem, an ice machine that dispenses ice directly onto the fish display counter. Totem saves space and time while reducing costs – plus it ensures that there is ice at all times to refresh the display. The Scotsman Totem is distributed in the

Scotsman Ice Duo – flake and cube ice, in one space-saving system

Hubbard Ice Systems launches new ice machine conceptMany nightclubs, hotels and event caterers use two types of ice – cubes for drinks and flake for cocktails and food display. In the past this has meant two ice machines, two ice storage bins, two lots of services.... Now Hubbard Ice Systems has launched the Ice Duo, a combined system that links an ice cuber and an ice flaker, in a single, space-saving unit. The Ice Duo comprises the MV306 dice ice maker, the MF36 flake ice maker, and the Follett 1025 ice storage bin. The ice makers are sited side-by-side on top of the bin, sharing water

Hubbard Ice Systems launches machines making ultra-cool, extra large ice

Big, bold and cold: the stylish, super-supercube from ScotsmanThe supercube or thimble is recognised as the gourmet ice cube for drinks service in terms of cooling, slow melting and crystal clear appearance. Typically machines make supercubes in a small (8g) or standard (20g) size. A few are available to make large, 39g cubes. But these days some operators are looking for more. Something designer, something that makes a big, bold statement. Now Hubbard Ice Systems, which markets the Scotsman range in the UK, has launched the ‘super-supercuber’ ice machine. It makes giant ‘XL’ cubes,

Hubbard Scotsman joins ENSE

Hubbard Ice Systems, which distributes the Scotsman range of ice machines, has joined the ENSE buying group.“We have been looking at ways to enhance the service we deliver to our distributor network,” says Simon Aspin, commercial director of Hubbard. “ENSE not only gives its dealer members major benefits, it also gives us a competitive advantage in terms of our routes to market.” In-house research carried out in April 2013 showed that Hubbard scores highly in terms of its dealer support, and that Scotsman is seen as one of the leading quality icemaker brands. “The ice machine sector is

Ex-Enodis directors invest in Hubbard and Taylor

New owners plan to develop market-leading ice and ice cream equipment specialistsHTG Trading Ltd, the company that owns Hubbard Ice Systems and Taylor UK, has been bought by two former Enodis and Scotsman Industries directors, Dave McCulloch and Dave Wrench. HTG Trading, based in Otley, Suffolk, was previously owned by a venture capital consortium. Hubbard Ice Systems is the UK distributor of Scotsman ice machines. Taylor specialises in ice cream and frozen yogurt equipment. Martin Wood is CEO of HTG Trading. He has also invested in HTG Investment Ltd, the company that now owns HTG

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