12.13pm 11th November 2024 - <a href="https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/corporate/">Corporate</a> <br><a href="https://www.kubota-eu.com">Kubota</a> marked 50 years of business operations in Europe by hosting an exclusive event themed at PortAventura in Spain. <br>The event welcomed over 900 attendees, including dealers, distributors, partners, international media and employees, showcasing Kubota’s status as a leading manufacturer in agriculture, groundcare and construction equipment.<br>The event offered a chance for celebration, networking and insights into Kubota’s future. Attendees were introduced to exciting new additions to Kubota’s expanding portfolio, including the launch of the M7004 tractor and a limited-edition anniversary model, of which only 50 units will be produced. <br>A unique ‘1 of 1’ edition was also unveiled signed by former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi, the special guest of the evening, who drew fascinating parallels between Formula 1 and Kubota’s success, highlighting the contributions of the people behind it.<br>From a groundcare perspective, Kubota unveiled an upcoming 44hp Front Centre Collect machine, contributing to the rapid growth in this sector. Additionally, building on the success of the EK1 series across Europe, a hydrostatic version is set to increase the entry-level compact tractor range.<br>The event also highlighted Kubota’s commitment to future technologies, such as automation and connectivity. Attendees witnessed live demonstrations of the KFAST, a self-propelled sprayer developed for autonomous spraying solutions in orchards and vineyards alongside a M7 and a L1 Series tractor, equipped with an autonomous kit from Agreenculture, designed to address industry challenges such as labour shortages.<br>The evening concluded with dynamic entertainment at the PortAventura Park, featuring light shows, live music, and a variety of activities, making it a fitting celebration of Kubota’s legacy and future in Europe.<br>Ronnie Myles, a former Scottish First Division referee who officiated at European matches before becoming head greenkeeper at Buchanan Castle, has accepted the nomination to become president of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association in 2025.<br>The Roehampton Club, a private golf, tennis, squash and padel club located in south west London, has installed a new water purification system that provides high-quality, filtered drinking water for its members.<br>Discover Saudi, the leading destination management company in Saudi Arabia has partnered with the Muslim Golf Association to promote the world’s first Golf Umrah, Race to Makkah, in the Kingdom.<br><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/corporate/kubota-celebrates-50th-anniversary-in-europe/" rel="noopener" data-via="eGolfBusiness" data-hashtags="GolfBusinessNews">Share on Twitter</a> <br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/corporate/kubota-celebrates-50th-anniversary-in-europe/&title=Kubota+celebrates+50th+anniversary+in+Europe&source=GolfBusinessNews.com" rel="noopener">Share on LinkedIn</a><br>GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world.<br>We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course. We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use. We are independent of all special interest groups.<br><a style="font-weight: 600;" href="https://eepurl.com/bpOC9">Click here to sign up</a> for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary<br>View the <a class="gbn-latest-email" href="https://golfbusinessnews.com/weekly-emails/todays-top-ten-from-gbn-7/">latest newsletter</a> here<br>5/7 High Street<br>Dorchester-on-Thames<br>Oxfordshire OX10 7HH<br>United Kingdom<br><a href="mailto:publisher@golfbusinessnews.com">publisher@golfbusinessnews.com</a><br>© 1999-2024 <a href="https://golfbusinessnews.com">e.GolfBusiness.com Limited</a> | All Rights Reserved. | <a href="/privacy-policy/">GBN Privacy Policy</a> <br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQaTNSY3VVdEkydTJoSWRoZF9ySUJsaVpmNE5EcndtQ3JzRll1STVOLXEybG5IamQxQTQ0MTJYYlpGdnExc2VrMGJISUVXN3NJczdJcGREUWVfX0F2VlFud2pyTDR0bkkwdlNVV0JucV94bFY1T2dzY1RmMkRJcjc0Z1MwWWlUVVZaNk5xMTJYWmlZdkk?oc=5">source</a>
