Emery Thompson Machinery

Name

Emery Thompson Machinery

Legal name

Emery Thompson Machine

Website

https://emerythompson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Batch Freezer Sales: Emery Thompson manufactures and sells batch freezers in six different capacities (2-quart CB-100, 3-quart CB-200, 6-quart CB-350, 12-quart, 24-quart, and 44-quart). They also offer accessories including dividers, stands, and the ICH-1D Hardening Cabinet. Machines are sold directly to customers with no middlemen markup
2. Spare Parts Sales: Direct-to-customer spare parts sales with next-day delivery, no minimum order requirement. All parts ship directly from their Florida factory. This provides recurring revenue from their installed base of machines
3. Seminars and Training: In-person 'Make It Fresh' seminars at $75.00 per registration (plus tax), non-refundable. Also offers a recipe book with over 100 recipes available for purchase

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emery Thompson Machinery designs, manufactures, and sells mechanical batch freezers used by frozen dessert producers to make ice cream, gelato, Italian ice, sorbet, sherbet, custard, and dairy-free products. The product line spans six capacities from the 2-quart CB-100 home-use model up to the 44-quart 44 BLT commercial unit, complemented by the ICH-1D Hardening Cabinet, accessories, spare parts, and customer training delivered through seminars, YouTube videos, and a recipe book. All machines are 100% manufactured at the company's Brooksville, Florida facility.

Product overview

Emery Thompson Machinery offers a product line of mechanical batch freezers for frozen dessert production, ranging from 2-quart home-use models to the world's largest 44-quart commercial batch freezers. The core product portfolio includes CB-100 (2-quart), CB-200 (3-quart), CB-350 (6-quart), 24NW/24LA (24-quart), and 44 BLT/44 BLT-A-IOC (44-quart) batch freezers. Supporting products include the ICH-1D Hardening Cabinet for product storage, divider accessories for multi-flavor production, and Heavy Duty stands. The company also provides training resources including YouTube videos, recipe books, and in-person seminars. All products are 100% manufactured in Brooksville, Florida, U.S.A. and the company joined The Middleby Corporation in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CB-100 Batch Freezer (2-Quart) Countertop batch freezer with up to 2-quart capacity, designed for home use, product development, and small-batch testing. Plugs into a standard household outlet with a removable freezing cylinder. Targeted at labs and passionate ice cream enthusiasts; not recommended for commercial use or startup businesses.
• CB-200 Batch Freezer (3-Quart) 3-quart countertop batch freezer ideal for small start-ups, pizzerias, restaurants, catering companies, and specialty ice cream shops. Produces super-premium ice cream, gelato, dairy-free, Italian ice, cream ices, fresh fruit sorbets, and frozen lemonade. Can be used commercially in very small quantities but is not designed for full-scale frozen dessert production.
• CB-350 Batch Freezer (6-Quart) 6-quart batch freezer positioned as the workhorse for entry-level frozen dessert businesses. Features the exclusive IOC (Infinite Overrun Control) for producing homemade ice cream, super-premium ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, dairy-free ice cream, cream ices, fresh fruit sorbets, frozen lemonade, Italian ice, and sherbet. Simple to operate, dependable, and capable of producing high-quality products right from the start.
• 24NW / 24LA Batch Freezer (24-Quart) 24-quart batch freezer available in water-cooled (24NW) or air-cooled (24LA) models. Designed for large-scale production in ice cream stores, multiple locations, and wholesale production, with IOC (Infinite Overrun Control) and 12 different presets. Produces 24 gallons per hour.
• 44 BLT & 44 BLT-A-IOC Batch Freezer (44-Quart) 44-quart batch freezer (world's largest) available in water-cooled (44BLT) and remote air-cooled (44BLT-A-IOC) models. High-volume production capable of 11 gallons per batch and 44 gallons per hour, designed for those entering the market at scale, expanding into wholesale, or growing across multiple locations.
• ICH-1D Hardening Cabinet Hardening cabinet developed in partnership with Victory by Carpigiani. Maintains temperatures as low as -25°F with dual compressors and customizable temperature settings for preserving ice cream, gelato, and Italian ice. Branded and sold by Emery Thompson as a complementary product to its batch freezer line.
• Accessories (Dividers, Gelato Pan Divider, Rainbow Ice Maker, Heavy Duty Stand) Accessories for the CB-200 and CB-350 batch freezers, including The Great Divide tub divider for multi-flavor Italian Ice ($73.49), 3-Flavor Gelato Pan Divider ($56.91), Rainbow Ice Maker ($114.75), and Heavy Duty Stand for the CB-350 and CB-200 (150 lbs shipping weight).
• Spare Parts (Direct-to-Customer) Direct-to-customer spare parts sales for the full line of Emery Thompson batch freezers, with next-day delivery from the Florida factory, no minimum order, and direct-to-you pricing that eliminates middlemen. Provides recurring revenue from the installed base of machines.
• Make It Fresh Seminars and Training Paid in-person 'Make It Fresh' seminars held at the Brooksville, FL facility, teaching customers how to make ice cream, gelato, Italian ice, and alcohol-infused flavors using Emery Thompson batch freezers. Includes hands-on training; $75.00 registration fee plus tax, non-refundable. Scheduled dates for 2025 and 2026 are listed on the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44QT model produces 44 gallons per hour of frozen desserts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AromitaliaminorOthersSupplier of gelato flavors, sorbet, stabilizers, and coatings for ice pops. Contact: Stefania Minetti, 239-933-7903. Listed as a key supplier partner for the frozen dessert industry.
• Fabbri USA LLCminorOthersSupplier of gelato flavors. Located at 46-01 22nd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. Listed as a key supplier partner recommended for gelato production ingredients.
• Green Mountain Flavors, Inc.minorOthersSupplier of all-natural flavors and colors for ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet, Italian ice, custard, sherbet, and frozen yogurt. Located in Oswego, IL 60543. Contact: Stan Sitton, President.
• Dingman's DairyminorOthersFrozen dessert distributor offering dairy mix, toppings, and packaging. Contact: Joe Orme. Listed as a key supplier partner providing a one-stop-shop solution for frozen dessert ingredients.
• North American Ice Cream AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association located at 1028 West Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Steve Christensen serves as Executive Director. Listed as a 'Must Join' organization for the frozen dessert industry. Emery Thompson actively participates in this industry organization.
• MiddlebycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, Emery Thompson proudly joined Middleby, whose brands are well known and highly respected worldwide for bringing innovation and reliability to commercial food service. This represents a significant strategic alignment with a major industry player.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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