Ice-O-Matic
Ice-O-Matic is a premier American manufacturer of commercial ice machines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Since 1952, the company has operated under the mantra "The Choice is Clear." Now part of the Ali Group, they are one of the world's largest producers of ice evaporators and are dedicated to making ice production as mechanically simple and reliable as possible.
What Makes Them Stand Out
Ice-O-Matic is defined by its focus on food safety and "installation without limits." Their standout features include:
- Dual Exhaust Technology: A hallmark of their Elevation Series, this allows hot air to be discharged from both the side and the top of the unit. This gives operators more flexibility to install machines in tight spaces or under low ceilings where traditional exhaust would cause the machine to overheat.
- Harvest Assist: While many machines rely solely on gravity or heat to drop ice, Ice-O-Matic uses a mechanical "Harvest Assist" to push ice off the evaporator. This speeds up the cycle, increases production, and reduces energy consumption.
- Longest Warranty in the Industry: They offer a unique "7-year evaporator warranty" if the machine is used in conjunction with their water filtration program, demonstrating extreme confidence in their plating and build quality.
Featured Equipment
Elevation Series™ Modular Cubers
Description: Their flagship line of cube ice machines, designed for high-volume environments like restaurants and hotels.
Key Features: Features one-touch sanitizing and descaling controls. The "Food Zone" is designed with dishwasher-safe, snap-out plastic components, making it one of the easiest machines in the industry to deep clean without tools.
GEM Series (Pearl Ice®) Machines
Description: Makers of "Pearl Ice," a proprietary version of nugget or "crunchy" ice.
Key Features: Pearl Ice is a customer favorite because it is soft, chewable, and slow-melting. These machines are highly efficient, using significantly less water and electricity than traditional cubers, and are popular in convenience stores and healthcare.
MFI Series Flake Ice Makers
Description: Machines that produce small, soft flakes of ice primarily used for food presentation and medical applications.
Key Features: Designed for 24/7 heavy-duty use, these units feature high-load stainless steel bearings and a heavy-duty gearbox for maximum reliability when producing ice for seafood displays or salad bars.
CD Series Hotel & Beverage Dispensers
Description: Floor-standing and countertop units that store and dispense ice directly to the consumer.
Key Features: Built with Turbo Dispense technology to prevent ice jams. They feature a "Power Clean" design that allows the bin to be cleaned without moving the heavy ice maker head sitting on top
Under Counter Series
Description: Small, self-contained ice machines designed to fit under standard 34-inch counters.
Key Features: These produce "Gourmet" or "Bistrot" ice—crystal-clear, slow-melting thimble-shaped cubes. They are ideal for bars and wait stations where space is at a premium but high-quality cocktail ice is required..