What Icematic does

Icematic, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, is a manufacturer of professional ice-making machines serving the Ho.Re.Ca (hotels, restaurants, cafes), food retail and processing, industrial, and medical/healthcare sectors across 120 countries. The company operates as a brand of Castel MAC Srl, which is itself subject to management and coordination by Ali Group Holding S.r.l., placing Icematic inside one of the largest global professional foodservice equipment conglomerates. Icematic's product portfolio is organized into distinct ice-type series: Cherry (full cube), Coco (hollow cube), Maracuja (modular cube), Berries (granular/flaky), Grape (nugget), and Almond (industrial scale ice), complemented by Tropical dispensers, Mango storage bins, and the Ice Flavour patented add-on for aromatized ice production. Underlying technology centers on stainless-steel cylindrical and vertical evaporators with screw-conveyor systems for flake and nugget outputs, IoT-enabled programmable production, antibacterial silver-salt storage treatments, and optional ozone sanitization. The company has invested in a software layer around the hardware through the My Ice app (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi remote control, washing and sanitization cycles) and the Your Ice app (machine-selection configurator). Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of professional ice machines and storage bins via direct enterprise field sales, a website-driven information request system, and major international trade shows (SIGEP, Host Milano, Gulfhost, FHA-HoReCa). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract cadences typical of industrial capital equipment. Distribution is global with no specific geographic restrictions disclosed, and the company's go-to-market targets enterprise and Ho.Re.Ca customers as well as industrial buyers in vinification, frozen food, transport, construction, and pharmaceutical/laboratory applications.

Name

Icematic

Legal name

Castel MAC Srl

Website

https://icematic.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Icematic is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1963 that produces professional ice-making machines — covering full cube, hollow cube, modular, nugget, flake, and scale ice — for the Ho.Re.Ca, food processing, industrial, and medical sectors across 120 countries, operating as a brand of Castel MAC Srl under Ali Group Holding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Castelfranco Veneto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ice Making Machine Sales: Manufacture and sale of professional ice making machines including cubetto pieno (Cherry), cubetto cavo (Coco), cubetto modulare (Maracuja), cubetto nuggets (Grape), scaglie (Almond), and flake ice (Berries) machines. Also includes ice dispensers and storage bins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Icematic manufactures and sells professional ice-making machines for the food service sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio covering all ice types — full cube (Cherry), hollow cube (Coco), modular cube (Maracuja), granular/flake ice (Berries), nugget ice (Grape), and scale ice (Almond) — along with ice dispensers (Tropical) and storage bins (Mango). The portfolio is complemented by the patented Ice Flavour system for flavored ice and smart connectivity via the My Ice and Your Ice mobile apps for remote machine control.

Product overview

Icematic is a manufacturer of professional ice-making machines founded in 1963, headquartered in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of ice production solutions organized into product series differentiated by ice type: Cherry (full cube), Coco (hollow cube), Maracuja (modular cube), Berries (granular/flaky ice), Grape (nuggets), Almond (scale ice), Tropical (dispensers), and Mango (storage bins). All series are available with optional smart connectivity via the My Ice app (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi control with patented programmable production). The Ice Flavour system represents an innovative patent enabling flavored ice production. The product range serves the Ho.Re.Ca sector (bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs), food processing, industrial applications (vinification, frozen food, baking, transport, construction), and medical/hospital environments. Icematic is a Castel MAC Srl brand, part of the Ali Group, present in 120 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ice Flavour: Patented system for producing flavored aromatized ice, allowing bartenders to control flavor intensity and create flavored ice recipes. Won Smart Label Host Innovation Award 2023.

Products and services

• Cherry Series — Full Cube Ice Makers Professional ice-making machines producing full, structured ice cubes with rounded surfaces and notable transparency for prolonged beverage cooling. Designed for Ho.Re.Ca sector applications including bars, restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs. Compatible with My Ice app for remote control.
• Coco Series — Hollow Cube Ice Makers Professional ice-making machines producing hollow ice cubes with wide cooling surfaces for rapid beverage cooling. Simple, essential shape provides flexibility of use. Won the GREEN Smart Label Award 2021 for technological innovations. Designed for Ho.Re.Ca sector.
• Maracuja Series — Modular Cube Ice Makers Professional ice-making machines producing full, square ice cubes available in three sizes (DICE, HALF-LARGE, LARGE). Uses vertical evaporator technology for high production capacity and quick beverage cooling. Designed for bars, restaurants, and high-volume hospitality venues.
• Berries Series — Granular/Flake Ice Makers Professional granular/flaky ice-making machines with capacity up to 1,000 kg/day. Features vertical cylindrical evaporator with screw-conveyor technology producing granular ice with 15-25% residual water content. Used for food conservation, cocktail preparation, spa, cosmetics, and medical/hospital applications.
• Grape Series — Nugget Ice Makers Professional nugget ice makers producing compact and chewable ice — a hybrid between granular ice and solid cubes — with only 8% residual water content. Ideal for cocktails such as caipirinhas and mojitos. Production capacity up to 470 kg/day.
• Almond Series — Scale Ice Machines Industrial scale ice machines producing the coldest and driest ice at approximately -7°C with thickness of 0.9-1.2mm. Solid and dry flakes provide large surface contact for fast cooling. Applications include supermarkets, restaurants, fish industry, and pharmaceutical sector for process cooling and preservation.
• Tropical Series — Ice Dispensers Compact and efficient commercial ice dispensers. Models include floor dispenser DX35 (full-ice cube) and TD200 touch control nugget dispenser. Designed for canteens, self-service venues, hotels, and pubs.
• Mango Series — Ice Storage Bins Food-safe large ice storage bins in stainless steel with food-quality plastic interior, processed with silver-salts antibacterial treatment. Models range from MG105 through MB1000 with capacities from 101 to 1,063 units depending on ice type.
• Ice Flavour System Patented standalone system enabling ice makers to produce aromatized/flavored ice. Allows regulation of aroma intensity for endless flavored ice recipes with over 20 available flavors. Controlled via the My Ice app with dedicated icon. Targets bartenders and hospitality venues seeking differentiated cocktail experiences.
• My Ice App Standalone smartphone application providing complete control of Icematic ice machines via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Features programmable ice production cycles, remote monitoring, storage capacity adjustment, washing cycles, and ozone sanitization cycles. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play for Cherry, Coco, Grape, Maracuja, Tropical, and Berries models.
• Your Ice App Standalone mobile application designed to help prospective buyers select the optimal Icematic ice machine based on their business sector, installation position, and desired ice type. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scale ice production at approximately -7°C with 2% humidity content
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TecnomacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTecnomac appears to be a collaborative exhibition partner at SIGEP trade shows, where Icematic exhibits in the Tecnomac exhibition space (Stand 080, Padiglione D3).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Large multinational professional foodservice equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio including ice machines. A broader incumbent compared to Icematic's focused ice-machine specialization within the same Ho.Re.Ca end market.
• Cornelius (Marmon Foodservice Technologies): US manufacturer of ice and beverage dispensing systems, part of Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway. Overlaps with Icematic's dispenser (Tropical) and ice machine lines as a broader incumbent in foodservice equipment.

Direct peers

• Brema Ice Makers: Italian manufacturer of professional ice machines, like Icematic. Competes directly in the European Ho.Re.Ca market with cube, nugget, and granular ice systems.
• North Star Ice Equipment: Canadian manufacturer of commercial ice machines targeting Ho.Re.Ca, food retail, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Icematic's cube and flake product families in the foodservice channel.
• Ice-O-Matic: US manufacturer of commercial ice machines (cube, nugget, flake, and pearl ice). Directly comparable to Icematic in mid-market Ho.Re.Ca ice solutions, with overlapping customer segments.
• ITV Ice Makers: Spanish ice machine manufacturer offering cube, nugget, and flake ice for Ho.Re.Ca and industrial customers. Comparable European competitor to Icematic with similar product breadth.
• Manitowoc Ice (Middleby): US-based manufacturer of commercial ice machines now operating under Middleby Corporation. Offers a comprehensive ice portfolio (cube, nugget, flake) directly overlapping Icematic's product lines for bars, restaurants, and hotels.
• Scotsman Ice Systems: Major US-headquartered ice machine manufacturer, also part of Ali Group (sister brand to Icematic). Competes head-to-head with Icematic in professional cube and flake ice machines across global Ho.Re.Ca and industrial markets.
• Ziegra Eismaschinen: German specialist manufacturer of flake and nugget ice machines for industrial, food processing, and laboratory applications. Comparable to Icematic's Almond and Berries lines serving food/industrial segments.
• Hoshizaki Corporation: Japanese global leader in commercial ice-making machines, refrigerators, and foodservice equipment. Directly competes with Icematic across cube, flake, and nugget ice formats in Ho.Re.Ca and industrial channels worldwide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icematic
• Instagraminstagram.com/icematic_ali
• Xx.com/IcematicItaly

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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