Introduction
At Ice Systems, we’re always excited to see firsthand the impact our industrial ice machines can have on businesses. One of our recent installations takes us to a family-run bakery in New Jersey, USA. Faced with growing demand and inefficiencies in their existing ice setup, they turned to us for a solution, and the results speak for themselves.
The Problem
This bakery, like many in the industry, relied on multiple cubed ice machines to support its production. On top of that, they regularly purchased bagged ice just to keep up. The reliance on bagged ice wasn’t just costly; it was unpredictable, took up valuable storage space, and required constant top-ups. The team needed a better way to get a consistent ice supply.
We started by installing a demo unit of our sub-cooled flake ice machine. The team had never worked with flake ice before, but they were instantly impressed. Unlike cubed ice, flake ice is colder, easier to handle, and far gentler on machinery, making it perfect for their mixing processes.
After seeing the benefits in action, the decision was easy. The bakery chose to invest in three of our industrial ice machines, replacing all their old, inefficient units. This switch has delivered some great results:
- The new machines produce more ice than their old units combined, meaning a reliable supply without the hassle of constant maintenance and repairs.
- No more bagged ice! Eliminating this recurring cost has resulted in immediate and ongoing savings.
- Sub-cooled flake ice keeps ingredients at the perfect temperature without damaging the mixing equipment, helping to maintain product consistency.
- Their previous machines were prone to breakdowns and costly repairs. With our robust, industrial-grade machines, downtime is now a thing of the past.
This bakery’s story is not unique. Across the food production industry, businesses are realising the advantages of industrial ice machines over bagged ice. From cost efficiency to reliability, making ice on-site provides complete control over supply and quality.
At Ice Systems, we’re proud to support bakeries, meat and poultry processors, seafood suppliers, and more with our industrial ice machines. Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, we can supply machines to meet your needs.
If your business is still relying on bagged ice or outdated machines, now is the time to make a change. Get in touch with Ice Systems today to discover how our industrial ice machines can help your business.
