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Makita provides soundtrack to your day

December 4, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita provides soundtrack to your day: Makita has launched a new cordless Bluetooth speaker designed for versatility and quality sound. Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite Speaker has been built to withstand the toughest work environments, offering professionals with a choice of music, […]

An Italian Japanese fusion

December 4, 2024/in Turf Spotlight/by Admin

An Italian Japanese fusion: Scott MacCallum joined the media pack on a visit to Italy. It seems like a marriage made in heaven. Italian flair and imagination combined with Japanese efficiency and drive. That is exactly what has been achieved by the purchase of Gianni Ferrari by the Kubota company in 2022. Even in that […]

Makita provides soundtrack to your day

December 4, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

An Italian Japanese fusion

December 4, 2024/in Turf Spotlight/by Admin

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December 4, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita provides soundtrack to your day: Makita has launched a new cordless Bluetooth speaker designed for versatility and quality sound. Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite Speaker has been built to withstand the toughest work environments, offering professionals with a choice of music, podcasts, playlists, or even karaoke whatever the location.

The new, compact MR014G Bluetooth Speaker is packed with a range of notable features that provide crystal clear, high-quality sound with powerful deep bass, making it an ideal sound system companion on a busy jobsite. Offering 1.8x higher sound pressure levels compared to older models plus an equaliser to adjust levels to suit the choice of music, it includes a 140mm woofer and a 40mm tweeter to deliver 20W of high-quality sound and an impressive max volume of 99dB(A).

Makita provides soundtrack to your day

With a choice of AUX or Bluetooth connection – communicable up to 100 metres and guaranteed to 30 meters, it also includes True Wireless Stereo function enabling connection to a second MR014G Speaker to deliver stereo sound. In fact, it can connect with up to ten compatible units to boost the reach of the audio, which is ideal for large scale locations that require a wider coverage of synchronised sound.

Other useful features include a convenient carry handle which doubles as a smartphone stand and a built-in microphone amplifier ideal for making announcements, or even to use for a karaoke session! A USB port enables mobile charging for other devices and for added entertainment, a built-in LED decorative light can be set to blink in time to the music.

Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK said: “We are known for our wide range of innovative power tools and cordless technology, and we continue to apply this expertise to a wider range of miscellaneous products that offer the same performance, quality, and convenience to jobsites in various ways. With this in mind, we are thrilled to launch our new cordless speaker that joins a growing line up of diverse products that complement our power tool range – spanning site lights, microwaves, kettles, heated jackets and more.”

To learn more about Makita’s new cordless jobsite speaker, visit: www.makitauk.com

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An Italian Japanese fusion

December 4, 2024/in Turf Spotlight/by Admin

An Italian Japanese fusion: Scott MacCallum joined the media pack on a visit to Italy.

It seems like a marriage made in heaven. Italian flair and imagination combined with Japanese efficiency and drive. That is exactly what has been achieved by the purchase of Gianni Ferrari by the Kubota company in 2022.

An Italian Japanese fusion

Even in that very short space of time the Japanese influence has been felt in the traditional and characterful, Gianni Ferrari factory in the outskirts of Bologne, and Kubota’s overall product portfolio has been significantly expanded, particularly through Gianni Ferrari’s excellent zero turn mower range and the launch of the XC3 and XC4 into the UK market.

The introduction of the new models like the FC2-221 and FC3- 221 has expanded the company’s portfolio for commercial users.

The Kubota power and influence now driving Gianni Ferrari is truly immense. Kubota is a 3 trillion yen company which, given the complication of so many zeros, makes my estimate of £15.6 billion open to some scrutiny. However, they operate in 120 countries and have sold 5.5 million tractors worldwide and 30 million engines so it is huge by any measure.

In buying Gianni Ferrari Kubota ensured that the gap in their offering for large sized ride on mowers was removed and means that as Kubota celebrates 50 years in the European market, it is strongly placed to build on the success started in 1974.

Since becoming Kubota Gianni Ferrari the company has introduced some efficiency solutions within the factory, removing one wall to make the production line less complex and bringing in light blue trolleys containing frequently required parts rather than the engineer having to return to a central point every time one was needed.

It is a common misunderstanding that Gianni Ferrari and Enzo Ferrari, of Formula 1 fame, are related in some way. As it happens Ferrari is the Italian form of Smith, and is a very common name on some areas of the country.

With the experience and support of Kubota globally, Kubota Gianni Ferrari have been working hard over the last two years to embrace the very best of the Japanese Kaizen approach to processes and manufacturing – which was evident in the streamlined approach to production visible during the factory tour.

In addition, Kubota’s advanced digital marketing has been used to communicate with Gianni Ferrari users about parts and service availability through Kubota dealers.

The assembled press, including all of the major industry titles in the UK, were also able to learn more about the current and ongoing developments within the product range such as the ‘conversion’ of the PG XPRO into the Kubota FC3- 261, and the FC4-501 which has become one of the most powerful, comfortable and operationally equipped mowers on the market.

While the unprecedented rainfall from the ironically named Storm Boris put paid to seeing the range in action, spirits were not dampened as all enjoyed gaining an insight into the approach – both now and that of the future – and the fascinating company ethos by speakers including Kosuke Ota, Vice President of Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L.

Further presentations were also delivered by Henry Bredin, General Manager and Matt Wilson, Groundcare Product Manager, of Kubota (UK).

“It’s been fantastic to witness first-hand the enthusiasm and passion among the Kubota Gianni Ferrari team and to be able to share this with the media from the UK and Ireland was a real pleasure,” said Matt.

“All of us at Kubota are incredibly excited about the bright future we have with the FC range, not just in traditional groundcare applications, but also in other guises where it can also support the maintenance of artificial sports surfaces.”

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