Manitowoc

General Introduction

Manitowoc Ice is a global leader in commercial ice-making technology, trusted by food service and hospitality professionals for over 60 years. Known for innovation, durability and energy efficiency, Manitowoc has built a reputation for producing high-performance ice machines that meet the needs of restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities and commercial venues around the world.

What Manitowoc Ice Offers

• Manitowoc offers a full range of ice solutions for different environments:
• Modular Ice Machines: High-capacity production with ice-making heads and separate storage bins. Available in dice, half-dice, nugget, gourmet and flake formats. Ideal for high-demand sites like hotels and catering operations.
• Countertop Ice Dispensers: Compact and hygienic. Nugget ice and water units are perfect for healthcare and office breakrooms.
• Ice and Beverage Dispensers: Ice and drink dispensing in one system. Perfect for self-service stations in cafeterias and convenience stores.
• Ice Storage Bins: Durable and efficient storage options for easy ice access and streamlined kitchen workflows.

Manitowoc machines feature smart technology, including automatic cleaning systems, programmable ice production, touchscreen controls, DuraTech corrosion-resistant exteriors and Luminice II sanitation for improved hygiene. Many models are ENERGY STAR certified to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.

Company History

Founded in the 1960s, Manitowoc revolutionised the industry with the introduction of the vertical evaporator. We’ve led innovation since then – introducing the first automated cleaning system and touchscreen interface for ice machines. A pioneer in sustainability, we eliminated harmful refrigerants before regulations demanded it and have long-standing ENERGY STAR partnerships.

Market Presence

Manitowoc Ice has the largest market share in the US and is expanding in Europe, Middle East and Africa. With over 1 million units installed globally and 200+ models in our portfolio, we have a strong network of distributors and expert support. Manitowoc sets the standard in commercial ice-making with reliability, service and forward-thinking design.