Brema Group

Name

Brema Group

Legal name

Brema Group S.p.A.

Website

https://bremaice.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villa Cortese

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Ice Maker Sales: Brema Group generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of professional ice making machines. The company sells a wide range of ice makers including under-counter, modular, and specialty models under the Brema brand, as well as NTF and Eurfrigor brands. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales to professional customers in hospitality, foodservice, and industrial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brema Group manufactures and sells professional ice making machines and related commercial refrigeration solutions under three brands — Brema, NTF, and Eurfrigor — for the hospitality, foodservice, and industrial sectors. Its ice makers produce seven distinct ice formats (B-Qube, Ice Cube, Fast Ice, Ice Finger, Ice Pebbles, Ice Flakes, Ice Scales) and are offered across multiple series (SL, CB, ECP/ECF/EN, ES/ESM) with capacities ranging from compact undercounter units to large modular systems. The portfolio is supported by ice storage bins, dispensers, split refrigeration units, and the Brema Connect IoT platform for remote monitoring and management.

Product overview

Brema Group S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of professional ice making machines and refrigeration solutions, operating under three brands: Brema (ice makers), NTF (HORECA-focused ice machines), and Eurfrigor (refrigeration). The product portfolio centers on professional ice makers across multiple series (SL, CB, ECP, ECF, EN, ES, ESM) producing various ice types including B-Qube cubes, finger ice, ice pebbles, flakes, scales, and traditional cubes. The ecosystem includes storage bins, dispensers, and split refrigeration units. A key add-on is Brema Connect, a smart connectivity platform providing Wi-Fi integrated monitoring and remote management via app and web. The company emphasizes Italian design, certified safety, intelligent technology, and R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant for energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brema Connect: A connectivity system for ice makers with Wi-Fi module, enabling remote monitoring, real-time notifications, and management via dedicated app and web platform.

Products and services

• Brema Professional Ice Makers Professional ice maker machines for commercial and hospitality applications, available in multiple series (SL, CB, ECP/ECF/EN, ES/ESM) producing various ice types and capacities from compact undercounter to large modular configurations. Targeted at restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and catering services.
• Brema Connect Smart connectivity ecosystem with integrated Wi-Fi module enabling real-time machine monitoring, proactive notifications, and remote management of Brema ice machines via a dedicated app and web platform. Designed for professional operators seeking predictive maintenance and multi-site visibility.
• Brema Storage Bins and Dispensers Ice storage bins and dispensers including the BIN series (BIN T830, BIN 1200, BIN T420, BIN T250, BIN PE530), VB250, VM series, and IC series for storing and dispensing ice produced by Brema machines. Targeted at professional foodservice operations.
• NTF Ice Makers Sub-brand under Brema Group offering ice makers specifically designed for the HORECA (hotel, restaurant, catering) sector with compact and efficient solutions, including NTF touch-free ice dispensers and finger ice formats.
• Eurfrigor Refrigeration Solutions Sub-brand under Brema Group specializing in refrigeration solutions that complement the ice maker product portfolio, serving commercial and professional customers.
• Brema Split Refrigeration Units Split system ice makers including ESP, GM, SM, and CM series with CO2 refrigerant options and various capacities designed for modular installation in professional environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote machine monitoring and management via Brema Connect reduces downtime and maintenance costs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ITV Ice Makers: Spanish manufacturer of professional ice machines with strong European presence. Direct competitor to Brema in the European HORECA and foodservice markets with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• Hoshizaki Corporation: Parent company and global leader in commercial ice makers and commercial kitchen equipment. Most directly comparable peer as it operates in the same product category with overlapping customers, and Brema is a wholly-owned subsidiary operating under Hoshizaki's direction and coordination.
• Ice-O-Matic: US-based commercial ice machine manufacturer producing cube, flake, and pearl ice machines for foodservice, hospitality, and industrial customers. Direct competitor with overlapping product formats and customer segments.
• Manitowoc Ice: Major US-based manufacturer of commercial ice machines serving foodservice, hospitality, and industrial customers with cube, flake, and nugget ice formats. Direct competitor to Brema in the professional ice maker category with similar distribution through dealers and foodservice operators.
• Kold-Draft: US manufacturer specializing in high-end commercial ice machines producing clear, slow-melting cube ice favored by premium bars and restaurants. Direct competitor in the premium professional ice segment.
• Scotsman Ice Systems: Global manufacturer of commercial ice machines and dispensers, part of Ali Group. Competes directly with Brema across cube, flake, and nugget ice formats for foodservice and hospitality customers worldwide.
• Cornelius (Marmon Group): Manufacturer of ice and beverage dispensing equipment for foodservice, now part of Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway. Competes with Brema in professional ice dispensing and production equipment for QSR and hospitality chains.

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in commercial foodservice equipment, parent of Scotsman and other brands. Broad incumbent operating across multiple kitchen equipment categories including ice, refrigeration, and cooking.

Emerging players

• North Star Ice Equipment: North American ice equipment manufacturer and supplier serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in product category but typically smaller scale with focus on specific regional or industrial segments.
• Whynter (consumer ice makers): Manufacturer and retailer of consumer and semi-professional ice makers. Adjacent competitor in ice maker hardware but focused on residential and small-business segments rather than Brema's professional HORECA core.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bremaicemakers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brema-ice-makers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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