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KOLD-DRAFT® Refurbishes 124,000-Sq.-Ft. Facility to Include Manufacturing of New ISB Ice Bagging System
40,000 Sq. Ft. Exclusively Devoted to New In-Store Ice Bagging Equipment
KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high-quality, high-performance ice machines, has remodeled and refurbished their entire 124,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Erie, PA, including approximately 40,000 sq. ft of dedicated space for the manufacture of the newly introduced ISB Ice Bagging System. The top-to-bottom renovation of the KOLD-DRAFT facility includes upgraded facilities that will house all equipment, raw materials, and parts for manufacturing; renovating all offices, research and technology areas and conference suites; and a new cafeteria for the company’s employees. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Refurbishes 124,000-Sq.-Ft. Facility to Include Manufacturing of New ISB Ice Bagging System
Finding a CURE for Ordinary Ice
New Orleans Cocktail Bar Owner Wanted “Chips off the Cold Block”
When Neal Bodenheimer first conceived of his upscale cocktail bar, CURE, in New Orleans, he knew he wanted to use ice that bespoke the distinction of his cocktail offerings. He sought large, solid, crystal-clear ice cubes that would mimic chipped or cut block ice. He says, “Our ice needs to be of the highest quality, so that our drinks can be of the highest quality while we still maintain a volume. Read more... Finding a CURE for Ordinary Ice - New Orleans Cocktail Bar Owner Wanted “Chips off the Cold Block”
KOLD-DRAFT® Names Frank M. Pierce III Vice President of Manufacturing
May 27, 2010—a leader in the manufacture of high quality, innovative ice making and bagging machines, announces the appointment of Frank M. Pierce as Vice President of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing, distribution, and purchasing. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Names New Manufacturing VP
KOLD-DRAFT® Exclusive “Half-and-Half” Machine
Makes and Stores Both Crushed and Cubed Ice in One Space-Saving Unit
May 15, 2010—KOLD-DRAFT® doesn’t go halfway when it decides to innovate! Their exclusive T-270 GB Series Ice Crusher is made to operate in conjunction with the GB Series Classic Cubers, resulting in a half-and-half machine that makes and stores—in side-by-side bins—half cubes or full cubes in one side of the bin and crushed ice in the other. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines introduces new "Half-and-Half" Machine
KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Get a New Public Showcase — www.KOLD-DRAFT.com Is Revamped and Revised
March 9, 2010—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high-quality, high performance commercial ice machines, announces their newly revamped Web site <www.KOLD-DRAFT.com>. The place to learn about “The Best Ice in the World,” the KOLD-DRAFT site not only allows easier browsing but also features a competitive comparison; independent (Penn State University) study results on ice density, hardness and melt rates; and a detailed explanation of KOLD-DRAFT’s exclusive ice-making technology. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Get a New Public Showcase — www.KOLD-DRAFT.com Is Revamped and Revised
KOLD-DRAFT® Donates Ice Machine to Help Raise Cool Cash at San Francisco Exploratorium’s “Science of Cocktails” Fundraiser
February 25, 2010—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high-quality, high performance ice machines, provided one of their 560 Series Classic Ice Cubers to supply about 500 pounds of ice for two hours of cool cocktail-making demonstrations at the “Science of Cocktails” fundraising event at the Exploratorium at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Jan. 20. The museum raised more than $80,000 to support their educational efforts that reach more than 2,000 children and adults every day. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Donates Commercial Ice Machine to Help Raise Cool Cash at San Francisco Exploratorium’s “Science of Cocktails” Fundraiser
KOLD-DRAFT® Names Martin Gardner President and COO
January 26, 2010—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high quality, innovative ice machines, announces the appointment of Martin (Marty) Gardner as President and Chief Operating Officer. Leonard Kosar remains KOLD-DRAFT’s Chief Executive Officer. Marty brings extensive managerial experience, most recently as Executive Vice President of Sales at TTI Floor Care. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Names Martin Gardner President and COO
All KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Meet New California Energy Standards
January 4, 2010—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high quality, innovative ice machines, announces that all of its commercial ice machine models meet the California Energy Commission’s 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective January 1, 2010. The Standards were established to reduce California's energy consumption, and state in part that energy efficiency is the resource of first choice for meeting California's energy needs. KOLD-DRAFT
commercial ice machines have been carefully developed to be more energy- and water-efficient than standard ice machines.Read more... ALL KOLD-DRAFT® Ice Machines Meet New California Energy Standards
KOLD-DRAFT® Names Timothy W. Bethuy Director of Engineering
November 19, 2009—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high quality, innovative ice machines, announces the appointment of Timothy W. Bethuy as Director of Engineering. Tim brings extensive experience in engineering management, electronic and electro-mechanical engineering, embedded software, product quality and reliability improvement, testing, marketing, and product development. For KOLD-DRAFT, Tim will be responsible for leading engineering development from concept to production. Read more... KOLD-DRAFT® Names Timothy W. Bethuy Director of Engineering
KOLD-DRAFT® MGB Series Marine Ice Cubers Developed Specifically to Meet Rigors and Maintenance Demands of Cruise Lines
November 16, 2009—KOLD-DRAFT® offers their MGB Series Marine Ice Cubers with special features that make them the premier brand for reliable, consistent ice making for any size cruise line. Read more ... KOLD-DRAFT® MGB Series Marine Ice Cubers Developed Specifically to Meet Rigors and Maintenance Demands of Cruise Lines
How Do They Do It?
KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Turn Ice-Making Upside Down to Produce the “Best Ice in the World”
October 20, 2009—KOLD-DRAFT® is known for manufacturing ice machines that produce the “Best Ice in the World”—always pure, sparkling, easy to handle, and perfectly shaped because of KOLD-DRAFT’s unique and time-proven water control system, water plate assembly, and exclusive “upside-down” horizontal evaporator.
Read more ... KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Turn Ice-Making Upside Down
to Produce the “Best Ice in the World”
KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Make the “Best Ice in the World” in Cube Sizes for Every Need
September 3, 2009—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high quality commercial ice machines and now under new management, has been the premier brand for discerning foodservice, bar, and hotel operations who demand the highest quality. KOLD-DRAFT equipment makes pure ice cubes in three sizes and crushed ice in two sizes to fill any need for hotels, restaurants, bars, hospitals, and other institutions.
Read more ... KOLD-DRAFT® Commercial Ice Machines Make the “Best Ice in the World” in Cube Sizes for Every Need
KOLD-DRAFT® Increases Warranty on Commercial Ice Machines to Five Years on Parts and Labor
August 18, 2009—KOLD-DRAFT®, a leader in the manufacture of high quality ice machines, has increased their product warranty from three years to five years on parts and labor. They are the only ice machine manufacturer offering a five-year warranty.
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