Manitowoc Ice was created over forty years ago, and is one of the top manufacturers of ice machines in the world. Its somewhat difficult to pronounce name matches the city of its base of operations: Manitowoc, Wisconsin. They provide one of the most extensive lines of ice makers ever, with an astounding two-hundred plus models to choose from, and all of them--as of May 2008--meet high EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) standards. Their ice maker outputs range from 65 pounds, to almost 2,000 pounds, because Manitowoc wants to make sure it has an ice maker that's perfect for any customer, whether they need it for a small company break room, or an upscale restaurant catering to hundreds of people a day. Manitowoc strives to not only satisfy customer needs, but to create products that reduce costs for the investor and emphasize food safety.

Manitowoc's workhorse is the "S-Series," offering an enormous range of output to suit individual customer needs. Manitowoc states that the "S" stands for "Savings, Sound, Serviceability, Style, and Sanitation." "Sanitation" is because the Manitowoc S-Series Ice Maker line are the first ice machines designed to meet the demanding criteria established by  NSF/ANSI Standard 12-2003. This series is for commercial use, and you can choose from a wide range of ice outputs, from the most modest model: the Manitowoc S-322 Ice Maker with a 340 pound ice capacity, to the most powerful: the Manitowoc S-1800 Ice Maker with an 1,880 pound capacity. Manitowoc gives you the luxury of choice and specificity, so you're not wasting money and energy buying an ice maker that isn't just right for your situation. And no matter which Manitowoc S-Series ice machine you purchase, you can trust that each of them has patented ice harvest technology to reduce energy requirements, and are compounded with AlphaSan antimicrobial, so your ice is clear, and most importantly, clean. 

The "Q-Series" is another milestone in ice machine innovation. Aesthetically designed and featuring the creation of QuietQube technology, this combination of commercial and residential ice makers gives the customer attractive design, and quiet operation. Built for under the counter installation, the Monitowoc QM20 Ice Maker, QM30 Ice Maker, and QM45 Ice Maker offer a compact size, a design that will compliment most kitchen and office environments, and a range of ice outputs from 45 pounds to 95 pounds. Each of these ice machines can also store about a quarter to a third of what they produce. The Monitowoc Q130 Ice Maker, Q210 Ice Maker, and Q270 Ice Maker are built with the same concept in mind as the "QM's," but with a much larger storage and ice production capacity. These are also under the counter ice machines, but better suited for small restaurants as opposed to residential or office use. Their ice making capacities range from 150 pounds to almost 300, and, of course, store much more as well. As with the S-Series, the Manitowoc Q-Series has patented cleaning and sanitizing technology, along with complying to Energy Star requirements.

Finally, Manitowoc backs up all its ice makers with 3 and 5 year warranties on labor and parts, and was rated "Overall Best in Class" in the Ice Maker category for the seventh year in a row. Manitowoc ice makers and ice machines are a smart, quality addition to any home or business, so check them out and see why they're the ice maker industry leader!