Foodservice

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Ice Makers - Modular

Manitowoc Ice, Inc. entered the foodservice market in the mid 1960's by purchasing the name and manufacturing rights to the Kodiak brand ice machine. By that time, Manitowoc had already developed considerable refrigeration technology as a manufacturer of residential refrigerators/freezers. In 1968, it patented a breakthrough evaporator that catapulted it to a dominant position in the US ice-making industry. Manitowoc Ice, Inc. is now America's #1 selling brand of ice cube machine. Manitowoc also produces ice storage bins and ice-machine accessories. The company is also a significant competitor in the market for commercial reach-in refrigerators and freezers. Product technology and innovation have been major factors in Manitowoc's leadership position in the ice machine industry.

Manitowoc was the first to offer two and three year product warranties; first to convert to alternative refrigerants; first to develop an automatic cleaning system; and first ice machine manufacturer to be ISO Certified. International growth is also significant. Manitowoc has established a joint venture in China and has a manufacturing facility in Italy. Distribution centers have been established in France, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. Manitowoc ice machines and reach-in products are manufactured in modern, fully-equipped facilities encompassing 360,000 square feet located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Manitowoc Ice, Inc. is one member of The Manitowoc Company's Foodservice Equipment segment. This group includes eight operating companies. Manitowoc Ice focuses on ice cube machines. Kolpak, McCall, and Diversified Refrigeration, Inc, acquired in 1995, focus on commercial refrigeration products such as walk-in and reach-in refrigerators/freezers plus several types of food preparation equipment. Servend, acquired in 1997, offers ice/beverage dispensers and post-mix dispensing valves for quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, and the soft drink industry.

Kyees Aluminum and Manitowoc Beverage Systems, acquired in 1999, provide cast aluminum cold plates and backroom beverage equipment distribution services respectively.  Multiplex, acquired in 2000, manufactures soft drink and beer dispensing equipment, water purification systems; as well as custom product applications that cannot be met by conventional dispensing equipment.

Manitowoc Ice, Inc.'s parent company, The Manitowoc is also a leading producer of lattice-boom cranes, boom trucks, and related products for the construction industry. It also specializes in ship-repair work for vessels operating on the Great Lakes.