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Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

October 15, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX Hunter Grinders will return to SALTEX 2026 on stand E123 with both the Jupiter ‘All in One’ Grinder and Amazon Bottom Blade Grinder, demonstrating the continued development of the specialist grinding brand under Howardson Group ownership. Taking centre stage will be the Jupiter, designed to […]

Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

October 15, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather! A total of 19 RTV’s from Kubota are playing their part in keeping the city safe, clean and operational following a sizeable investment by Glasgow City Council in October 2025. Delivered by dealers Hamilton Ross, the RTV X1110’s are equipped with rear-mounted gritters for crucial winter […]

Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

October 15, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

October 15, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

October 15, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

Hunter Grinders will return to SALTEX 2026 on stand E123 with both the Jupiter ‘All in One’ Grinder and Amazon Bottom Blade Grinder, demonstrating the continued development of the specialist grinding brand under Howardson Group ownership.

Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

Taking centre stage will be the Jupiter, designed to deliver accurate, repeatable grinding while reducing operator input. Alongside it, visitors will be able to see the Amazon, giving workshops a dedicated solution for precise and efficient bottom blade grinding.

The Jupiter combines automatic traverse, indexing and in-feed functions with smooth linear bed rails and self-adjusting bearings to deliver grinding accuracy to within 0.05 mm (2 thou). Capable of accommodating cylinders up to 1067 mm (42″), its advanced spin and relief grinding capabilities provide professional workshops with the versatility to maintain a wide range of cylinder mowers.

The Amazon Bottom Blade Grinder expands that workshop capability further. With variable-speed traverse and automatic simultaneous grinding of the front and top faces, it has been engineered to deliver accurate, consistent bottom blade preparation while simplifying the grinding process.

The continued development of Hunter Grinders forms part of Howardson Group’s investment across its three specialist turfcare brands.

Howardson Group Managing Director Megan Oliver said: “SALTEX gives us the opportunity to showcase the continued development of Dennis, SISIS and Hunter Grinders, meet customers from across the industry and better understand the challenges they face. Those conversations are invaluable; they help ensure we continue to develop equipment that delivers the quality, reliability and performance grounds professionals depend on.”

Hunter Grinders’ technical team will be available throughout SALTEX to demonstrate both machines, answer grinding questions and discuss individual workshop requirements, training and ongoing technical support.

Whether considering new grinding equipment, upgrading an existing workshop or looking to improve cutting-unit consistency, visitors are invited to stand E123 to see the Jupiter ATI and Amazon together and discover how precision, consistency and service combine to support the modern professional workshop.

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Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

October 15, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

A total of 19 RTV’s from Kubota are playing their part in keeping the city safe, clean and operational following a sizeable investment by Glasgow City Council in October 2025. Delivered by dealers Hamilton Ross, the RTV X1110’s are equipped with rear-mounted gritters for crucial winter operations on pavements and cycleways and join Kubota ZD zero-turn mowers and mini excavators on the fleet providing year-round reliability on maintenance tasks throughout the city centre.

Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

Close to 1700 machines currently support over 600 staff working across parks, streets, schools and public spaces where performance and reliability isn’t optional – it’s essential. With over 40 years of mechanical experience, Plant Workshop Manager Jack Aikman knows more than most whether a machine is up to the test. “There aren’t many makes of equipment I haven’t worked on and when it comes to build quality, Kubota is right up there” comments Jack.

“As soon as we put the RTV’s on the ramp you could just tell they were built to last which, given the strenuous demands placed on the vehicles, is crucial.”

Jack worked closely with the team at Hamilton Ross Group, particularly Thomas Connor, to deliver a solution to replace an aging fleet of machines used for gritting. “What we’ve got is a comfortable vehicle, that’s smooth and easy to drive, with a good payload and compatible, high-capacity gritter to get maximum time in the field before the need to head back to base to refill.” He adds, “We also specified the RTV’s with a front-mounted plough so we really are equipped to deal with all weather conditions.”

Not limited to tasks over the winter months, the versatility of the Kubota range enables the team to use the RTV’s across the full year. “These will become a real workhorse, whether that’s for spraying, towing other pieces of equipment or simply loading and moving soil, manure or other materials around the city.”

The 19 RTV’s have since been joined by two Kubota ZD zero-turn mowers for cutting the city’s parks. “Compared to years gone by, the grass we’re having to cut is often longer and denser meaning you need something durable here to get through the task at hand. The Kubota decks seem to take everything in their stride.” Two Kubota excavators were also purchased for the crematoriums and cemeteries, where they will work in tandem with the RTV’s for material moving.

“In this line of work, things get broken – indicators get caught, windows break – it’s just the nature of the beast.” This is where Jack and the team rely on the back up support from Thomas and the whole Hamilton Ross support team. “The back-up we receive is as good as it gets.” He adds, “Running such a large operation, we simply can’t afford to have equipment off the road. Any parts we need are either in stock or available in a matter of days and it truly feels like getting the machines up and running is an important to them as it is to us. That’s exactly why our partnership with Hamilton Ross Group has thrived for close to three decades.”

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Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

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Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

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Hunter Grinders to Showcase Jupiter ATI and Amazon at SALTEX

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Kubota keeps Glasgow City Council running, whatever the weather!

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