Bag of Ice LLC is targeting vending operators with a versatile line of machines designed to make it simple to profit from selling ice. The compact venders come in four models— the smallest measuring 34-inches wide x 52-inches deep x 112-inches high—that produce quantities of ice equal to much larger machines. This opens more doors [...]
C-store operators can take part in Manitowoc Foodservice’s new financing program until the end of this year. Manitowoc Foodservice wants to give retail operators a 0% financing program for 24 months on purchases now through Dec. 14, 2012. Convenience store operators who take part in the new program can access cost-effective, innovative and energy-efficient foodservice [...]
Manitowoc Foodservice funds victims who were injured in the “The Dark Knight Rises” movie premiere shooting. Manitowoc Foodservice donated $1,000 to the Red Robin Foundation, and an additional $1,000 to the In Memory of Alex “Sully” Sullivan donation fund. The fundraisers support eight of the individuals injured or killed in the “The Dark Knight Rises” [...]
Hoshizaki America Inc. was recognized for excellence in product design in the 9th annual Dealer Design Awards program, sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine. A panel of 29 contractors judged 81 entries in the contest. Hoshizaki’s Compact Undercounter Reach-In Refrigerator, HR24A, earned the silver award in the ice machine and refrigeration [...]
Manitowoc receives 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Manitowoc Foodservice a 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. Manitowoc Foodservice’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards [...]
Hoshizaki America’s ice machines manufactured in Peachtree City, Ga., now feature a label with QR Codes specific to make, model and serial number. Customers and service technicians can use their smartphone to scan the QR code for convenience. The scan is a direct link that automatically pulls up a mobile Web page specific to equipment [...]
Now customers and technicians can scan the machines’ QR codes with a smartphone to gain additional information. Hoshizaki America’s ice machines manufactured in Peachtree City, Ga., now feature a label with QR codes specific to make, model and serial number. Customers and service technicians can use their smartphone to scan the QR code for convenience. [...]
“We are proud to contribute equipment to the Academy of Culinary Arts program,” says Scotsman spokesperson. Scotsman Ice Systems has unveiled three new ice machines at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Land O’ Lakes High School. The academy, which serves the Land O’ Lakes, Fla., community, received a joint donation from Scotsman, United Refrigeration [...]
Fans of the Original Chewable Ice can now find locations serving nugget ice with a new iPhone application released by Scotsman Ice Systems. By downloading the “Nug Locator,” ice chewers can instantly view a list of venues serving nugget ice near their location using GPS tracking, or they can search for locations by inputting a [...]
Convenience stores can now make and bag up to 200 10-pound bags (1,800-2,000 pounds) of pure KOLD-DRAFT ice per day—on the premises—with KOLD-DRAFT’s new GB2060 Series ice machine, now available as part of the automatic ISB Ice Bagging System. The all-in-one ice maker/bagger/merchandiser system eliminates trucked-in ice deliveries, helps retailers increase profit margins selling their [...]
Manitowoc offers two types of nugget ice machines that complement any food and beverage applications from carbonated beverages to blended smoothies, making them perfect for use in convenience stores. The RN Series ice machine produces a tubular nugget ice ideal for dispensing in beverage applications, as the longer nugget discourages congealing. The ice shape is [...]
“Manitowoc Foodservice is producing and promoting energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products that help American consumers join in the effort to increase our nation’s energy efficiency,” says EPA Spokesperson. For the second consecutive year, the (EPA) has named Manitowoc Foodservice as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by [...]
The experts at Scotsman Ice Systems, an innovator of energy-efficient ice technology, know finding the right ice system can result in greater customer satisfaction, optimal energy efficiency and higher profit margins. Scotsman’s Prodigy line is energy-efficient, exceeding both the 2008 California Energy Commission and 2010 Federal Energy Efficiency regulations by up to 22% with help [...]
Follett Corp.’s newest Horizon icemaker, the Horizon 1400, can produce up to 1,400 pounds ofice per day. With the Ice Manager diverter valve system, one Horizon machine can now automatically fill two dispensers, sensing when ice is needed and diverting production to that location. All Horizon applications provide customer-preferred Chewblet ice, reduced energy and water [...]
Serenity Series Cubelet Ice Machine produces up to 1,000 pounds of ice 24 hours and is designed to save space. The condenser and compressor stationed outside the kitchen and away from customers, therefore producing heat and noise. Service ability is easy due to convenient access from or back of the ice machine, plus there are [...]