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Keep the ice flowing during the run up to Christmas and into the New Year

28 August 2018

No festive fretting about Christmas drinks Hubbard Systems has got it covered. The lead up to 25th December is one of the busiest periods of the year for bar staff, with countless Christmas parties taking prominence alongside an increase in general merriment and the number of revellers. Then there’s the New Year celebration. With this in mind, it’s crucial that ice machines are fully functional and up for the heavy workload. Don’t worry, Hubbard Systems, UK distributor for Scotsman icemakers,...

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Scotsman brings a sense of cool control to a fiery world

15 June 2018

Fire Service College improves hydration techniques thanks to chewable ice cubes.  Exposure to high temperatures and arduous activities during firefighting training can have effects on the human body due to raised core body temperatures.  For firefighters battling the blaze, or members of instructional staff supervising them, any type of relief from the heat can make a significant difference. One of the specialist institutions central to the development of making improvements to safety in these arduous conditions is the Fire Service...

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Greener ice: Scotsman EcoX offers variety of ice types as well as eco-friendly icemakers

18 May 2018

Hubbard Systems says new range recognises demand for specific ice types. Scotsman has launched a range of icemakers that it says are not only amongst the most eco-friendly on the market, but also produce a wide choice of different ice types.  The EcoX range uses only natural refrigerants and complies fully with upcoming European Union F-Gas Regulations.   It includes machines making gourmet, dice and cubelet/nugget ice cubes, as well as flake and scale ice systems.  It also includes ice dispensers...

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Advice on ice handling as BBC raises bacteria issue again

11 May 2018

Watchdog highlights cinema drinks – FEM argues modern equipment makes ice hygiene simple. The regular media stories about ice hygiene highlight the fact that some operators, or their staff, simply don’t care enough, according to FEM.   “The problem of ice hygiene has been tackled extensively and there are plenty of solutions that make it very easy to keep things clean,” says Mark Hogan, commercial director of FEM.  “While the law treats ice as a food, many people still have too...

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