The Brand Story
Koolaire: Manitowoc's Straightforward Ice Machine
Behind the counter of a busy restaurant, the ice machine is the appliance nobody thinks about until it stops. In 2013 Manitowoc Foodservice, one of the best-known names in commercial ice, introduced Koolaire for operators who wanted dependable cube ice without paying for features they would never use.
Chapter 1 · 2013
A brand built for the basics
Manitowoc Foodservice announced Koolaire in 2013 as a new cube ice machine brand aimed at what the company called the price-driven, performance segment of the market: buyers who want core features along with quality and reliability. Koolaire was developed as its own line rather than a relabeled Manitowoc machine, and it launched with modular Kube ice machines in 22, 30 and 48-inch widths across seven production ranges, from about 250 to 1,350 pounds of ice per day. The brand was supported by Manitowoc Foodservice's existing distribution partners and service network.
The Lineup
What Koolaire builds today
Koolaire makes modular cube ice machine heads, which sit on top of a separate ice bin or beverage dispenser, in a range of widths and production capacities.
- 30-inch half cube ice machine head: a 208/230-volt, single-phase modular head producing half cube ice, a smaller cube that packs tightly in drinks and dispenses well.
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A modular head is only half of an ice system. It must be matched to a bin or dispenser of the right width and storage capacity, and given proper clearance, drain and water filtration so it can produce at its rated output.
At a Glance
Koolaire at a glance
- Introduced
- 2013
- Created by
- Manitowoc Foodservice
- Ice type
- Cube and half cube
- Launch widths
- 22, 30 and 48 inches
- Launch capacity range
- About 250 to 1,350 lb per day
Questions
Frequently asked questions about Koolaire
Who makes Koolaire ice machines?
Koolaire was introduced in 2013 by Manitowoc Foodservice as a cube ice machine brand for the price-driven, performance segment of the market.
What sizes do Koolaire ice machines come in?
At launch, Koolaire modular ice machines came in 22, 30 and 48-inch widths across seven production ranges from about 250 to 1,350 pounds of ice per day.
What is a modular ice machine head?
A modular head makes ice but does not store it. It sits on top of a separate ice bin or beverage dispenser sized to match.
What is half cube ice?
Half cube ice is a smaller cube than full dice ice. It packs tightly in cups and works well in beverage dispensers.