ICECOOL
ICECOOL Systems GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Bell, Germany, designs, manufactures, and installs customized bakery cooling, proofing, and cold storage systems for commercial quality bakeries, confectioneries, and industrial bakery producers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersBell, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ICECOOL does
ICECOOL Systems GmbH & Co. KG designs, manufactures, and installs customized bakery cooling, proofing, and cold storage systems for commercial quality bakeries, confectioneries, and industrial bakery producers. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Bell, Germany, the company specializes exclusively in bakery refrigeration technology with a portfolio spanning three process areas: proofing (FULLPROOFER, SLOWPROOFER, COOLPROOFER, PROOFER), storage (COOLING WET STORAGE, COOLING DRY STORAGE, FRESHBAKER), and blast freezing (FREEZER LONG STORAGE, FREEZER PACKAGE STORAGE, FREEZER HIGH STORAGE, BLASTFREEZER FLOOR COOLER, BLASTFREEZER CEILING COOLER). Underlying technology centers on proprietary platforms including SOFTSTEAM humidification, ISAVE energy recovery via waste heat reuse, AIRSTREAM air guidance, ICS-Touch digital control with remote access, and INTRA CART automated rack transport, all manufactured in hygienic stainless steel design. The company has been part of the HEUFT-Unternehmensgruppe since a 2011 rebrand, with affiliated HEUFT Thermo-Oel ovens enabling combined cooling and baking solutions.
ICECOOL operates an enterprise project-based business model, selling individually tailored systems at custom-quoted pricing with no public price list. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time sale of customized refrigeration systems, professional installation and commissioning services, and recurring spare parts and 24/7 service contracts. Go-to-market combines direct sales from the Bell headquarters and the Echt (Netherlands) regional office with a network of 19+ distribution partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. The company targets quality-oriented customers such as Soetebier, Bolten, Oehme, Grobe, Moss, and Herzog bakeries, positioning itself as a 'partner for life' emphasizing reproducibility, energy efficiency, and HACCP compliance.
ICECOOL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ICECOOL
- Legal name
- ICECOOL Systems GmbH
- Website
- https://ice-cool.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ICECOOL Systems GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Bell, Germany, designs, manufactures, and installs customized bakery cooling, proofing, and cold storage systems for commercial quality bakeries, confectioneries, and industrial bakery producers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ICECOOL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Bakery Refrigeration Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)
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Where ICECOOL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bell
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
ICECOOL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Refrigeration Systems: ICECOOL designs, manufactures, and installs customized cooling and proofing systems for bakeries. Each system is individually tailored to customer requirements, combining Gär- (proofing) and Kühl- (cooling) processes. Over 200 system components are manufactured annually in their production halls.
- Installation and Assembly Services: Professional installation and commissioning services conducted by expert teams worldwide, including maintenance and after-sales support.
- Spare Parts and Maintenance: 24/7 spare parts availability and service support, including regular maintenance, ICOM malfunction detection, and background energy checks.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
ICECOOL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ICECOOL designs, manufactures, and installs customized refrigeration, proofing, blast freezing, and cold storage systems exclusively for commercial bakeries, confectioneries, and industrial bakery operations. The product portfolio spans proofing systems (FULLPROOFER, SLOWPROOFER, COOLPROOFER, PROOFER), plus-cooling storage units (FRESHBAKER, COOLING WET/DRY STORAGE), and blast freezers (FREEZER LONG/PACKAGE/HIGH STORAGE, BLASTFREEZER FLOOR/CEILING COOLER), enhanced with proprietary modules such as SOFTSTEAM humidification, ICS-Touch controls, ISAVE energy recovery, and INTRA CART automated transport. Over 200 system components are produced annually in German facilities and delivered worldwide with in-house installation and 24/7 after-sales service.
Product overview
ICECOOL specializes in bakery refrigeration technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of cooling and freezing systems designed for quality bakeries, confectioneries, and industrial productions. The product lineup centers on three core process areas: Proofing (FULLPROOFER, SLOWPROOFER, COOLPROOFER, PROofer), Storage (COOLING WET STORAGE, COOLING DRY STORAGE, FRESHBAKER), and Blast Freezing (FREEZER LONG STORAGE, FREEZER PACKAGE STORAGE, FREEZER HIGH STORAGE, BLASTFREEZER FLOOR COOLER, BLASTFREEZER CEILING COOLER). These systems are enhanced with proprietary add-on modules including the ICS-Touch control system, INTRA CART automated transport, iGlide/iSpeed automatic doors, SOFTSTEAM humidification, AIRSTREAM air guidance, Aquacool water heating, and the ISAVE energy concept. ICECOOL systems are part of the HEUFT Unternehmensgruppe and are manufactured in Germany with global installation capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FULLPROOFER: Retarder proofer system with automated fermentation and cooling processes, temperature range -18°C to +35°C.
- SLOWPROOFER
- COOLPROOFER
- PROOFER
- FRESHBAKER
- BLASTFREEZER FLOOR COOLER
- BLASTFREEZER CEILING COOLER
- COOLING WET STORAGE
- COOLING DRY STORAGE
- FREEZER LONG STORAGE
- FREEZER PACKAGE STORAGE
- FREEZER HIGH STORAGE
- ICS-Touch
- INTRA CART
- iGlide
- ISPEED
- Aquacool
- SOFTSTEAM
- ISAVE
- ITRAY
Products and services
- FULLPROOFER Retarder proofer that automates fermentation and optionally integrates fully automated cooling processes, with temperature range from -18°C to +35°C, enabling staggered pre-production, improved workplace quality, and elimination of expensive night-shift work for commercial bakeries.
- SLOWPROOFER Dough conditioning system that utilises extended cool fermentation time with a gentle slow-fermentation process for artisanal bakeries; temperature range from -18°C to +18°C, producing high-quality products without crust formation or dehydration.
- COOLPROOFER Tray conditioning system for tightly stacked proofing trays with fully automated proofing and cooling processes, temperature range from -10°C to +15°C, featuring ITRAY dehumidification and a positive/negative pressure system.
- PROOFER Proofing system with or without counter-cooling for stable and uniform proofing processes; temperature range from +25°C to +35°C, designed for small wheat products, rolls, and bread.
- COOLING WET STORAGE Plus cooling system designed for prepared doughs, pre-doughs, wheat sourdoughs, cream products, and cakes; temperature range from +4°C to +10°C with high humidity design for longer shelf life.
- COOLING DRY STORAGE Plus cooling system dry designed for pastry chefs and chocolatiers; temperature range from +4°C to +12°C, optimised for artisan chocolates, pralines, truffles, and coated products with protection against oxidation.
- FRESHBAKER Plus cooling system for semi-baked bread and semi-baked small products; temperature range from +4°C to +10°C, featuring SOFTSTEAM humidification, AIRSTREAM air conduction, and BLUEAREA LED lighting to prevent spore growth.
- FREEZER LONG STORAGE Freezing system for open doughs and moisture-sensitive products; features the AIRSTREAM air conduction system that protects products against drying out while ensuring rapid heat removal and fast crystallization.
- FREEZER PACKAGE STORAGE Freezing system for packaged goods enabling efficient merchandise management and improved procurement conditions; features precise temperature control and rapid freezing down to -25°C.
- FREEZER HIGH STORAGE High rack storage system providing maximum storage space on minimal footprint, equipped with continuous monitoring of functionality and temperature with automatic HACCP temperature protocol; range -25°C to -18°C.
- BLASTFREEZER FLOOR COOLER Blast freezer system with floor evaporator combining high performance with uncompromising hygiene concept; temperature range of -35(-25)/-18°C, featuring stainless steel construction and high-performance fans.
- BLASTFREEZER CEILING COOLER Blast freezer system with ceiling evaporator for small wheat pastries, breads, and confectionery products; temperature range of -35(-25)/-18°C, featuring 100mm/150mm PU insulation and magnet doors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 200 system components manufactured and delivered annually worldwide
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ICECOOL
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ICECOOL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
ICECOOL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- HEUFT-Unternehmensgruppe (HEUFT Group)coreICECOOL is part of the HEUFT-Unternehmensgruppe, a family business group. This affiliation strengthens customer confidence in ICECOOL's performance as a beständiger (reliable) partner. The group combines refrigeration and heating technology, with HEUFT Thermo-Oel Öfen (ovens) complementing ICECOOL's cooling systems for complete bakery solutions.
- The Ambit Group (UK)regionalUK distribution partner for ICECOOL bakery refrigeration technology, located at Unit 3, Modular Business Park, Norton Road, Stevenage, SG1 2FZ.
- Dynatec (Norway/Sweden)regionalDistribution partner for Norway (Thorleif Schirmer, Rakkestadveien 1, 1814 Askim) and Sweden (Kristofer Bergman, Strandbergsgatan 61, 112 51 Stockholm).
- Karner-Bäckereitechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Austria)regionalAustrian distribution partner at Hochstadl 190, 8224 Kaindorf, providing ICECOOL refrigeration systems to Austrian bakery market.
- wyssbär kälte (Switzerland)regionalSwiss distribution partner at Untere Brühlstrasse 7, 4800 Zofingen, serving Swiss bakery refrigeration market.
- TEN ART, spol. s.r.o. (Czech Republic)regionalCzech Republic distribution partner at Brezohorská 253, 261 02 Príbram VII, also serving Slovakian market.
- Baketec Solution PTY (Australia)regionalAustralian distribution partner at 27 Naxos Way, Keysborough, VIC 3173, providing ICECOOL systems to Australian bakery market.
- iceCool International BV (Netherlands/Japan)regionalICECOOL's Netherlands entity (Bellweg 23, 6101XA Echt) serves as distribution hub for Benelux and also handles Japanese market (contact: Ralf Bohne).
- Bakery Services Ltd (Ireland)regionalIrish distribution partner at 254 Old Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down, BT35 6NL, Northern Ireland.
- Kogép (Hungary)regionalHungarian distribution partner at Stefánia u. 7, 2040 Budaörs, serving Hungarian bakery market.
- Artiso nv (Belgium)regionalBelgian distribution partner at Pulsebaan 54, 2242 Zandhoven, serving Belgian bakery market.
- Allied Bakery Equipment (USA & Canada)regionalNorth American distribution partner (Stephen Bloom & Brad Winnaman) at 12015 Slauson Ave Ste. K, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, serving USA and Canadian bakery market.
- Coal JFA S.L. (Spain)regionalSpanish distribution partner at Avda. Cerdanyola, 98 Planta 6, 08173 Sant Cugat des Vallés, Barcelona.
- GERENDA GT Slovakia s.r.o. (Slovenia)regionalSlovenian distribution partner at Budatínska 3242/34, 851 06 Bratislava, serving Slovenian bakery market.
- GIKO Sp. z.o.o. (Poland)regionalPolish distribution partner at ul. Zeromskiego 93 A, 42-603 Tarnowski Gory, serving Polish bakery market.
- EverBake Group (Netherlands)regionalDutch distribution partner at Charles Petitweg 8, 4827 HJ Breda, serving Dutch bakery market.
- CATEC (Finland)regionalFinnish distribution partner (Christian Aspfors) at Fleminginkatu 21A - A22, 0500 Helsinki, serving Finnish bakery market.
- HEUFT Thermo-Oel GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)coreAffiliated company within HEUFT Group specializing in Thermo-Oel (thermal oil) ovens. Combined with ICECOOL's cooling technology, they offer complete bakery solutions from cooling through to baking.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ICECOOL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GEA Group: German industrial machinery group with food processing and refrigeration divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent with industrial-scale refrigeration and food processing capabilities adjacent to ICECOOL's bakery applications.
- Electrolux Professional: Global commercial foodservice and laundry equipment manufacturer with a broad bakery offering. Comparable as a larger incumbent serving bakeries, but its portfolio spans many categories rather than specializing in bakery refrigeration.
- Middleby Corporation: US-listed global commercial foodservice equipment conglomerate with multiple bakery brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent that aggregates bakery equipment companies; serves the same customers but at portfolio scale rather than niche focus.
- Hoshizaki: Global Japanese commercial refrigeration and ice equipment manufacturer. Comparable as a broad incumbent in commercial refrigeration; its product line targets similar end customers (foodservice/bakery) but is not specialized in bakery proofing/cooling.
Direct peers
- MIWE: German manufacturer of bakery ovens, proofing chambers, and refrigeration systems for craft and industrial bakeries. Directly comparable to ICECOOL as a German-headquartered bakery process equipment specialist with overlapping proofing and cooling product lines.
- Revent: Swedish manufacturer of rack and deck bakery ovens with proofing and baking technology. Comparable as a European bakery equipment specialist whose proofing and process solutions overlap with ICECOOL's portfolio.
- Wiesheu: German bakery oven and proofing chamber manufacturer serving in-store and central bakeries. Comparable to ICECOOL as a German-headquartered bakery process equipment maker with proofing expertise.
- Kaak Group: Dutch-based supplier of total bakery concepts including proofing, cooling, freezing, and storage systems. Directly comparable to ICECOOL given its bakery-specific refrigeration portfolio and Benelux/Netherlands overlap with ICECOOL's regional HQ in Echt.
- Sveba Dahlen: Swedish manufacturer of bakery ovens, proofers, and related equipment for retail and industrial bakeries. Comparable as a Northern European bakery equipment specialist with proofing and process technology overlapping ICECOOL's core offering.
- WP BakaGroup (WP Bakery Group): European supplier of complete bakery production lines including ovens, proofers, and cooling systems. Directly comparable to ICECOOL as an integrated bakery equipment provider serving industrial and artisan bakeries across multiple European markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ICECOOL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
ICECOOL subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
ICECOOL funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about ICECOOL
What does ICECOOL do?
ICECOOL designs, manufactures, and installs customized refrigeration, proofing, blast freezing, and cold storage systems exclusively for commercial bakeries, confectioneries, and industrial bakery operations. The product portfolio spans proofing systems (FULLPROOFER, SLOWPROOFER, COOLPROOFER, PROOFER), plus-cooling storage units (FRESHBAKER, COOLING WET/DRY STORAGE), and blast freezers (FREEZER LONG/PACKAGE/HIGH STORAGE, BLASTFREEZER FLOOR/CEILING COOLER), enhanced with proprietary modules such as SOFTSTEAM humidification, ICS-Touch controls, ISAVE energy recovery, and INTRA CART automated transport. Over 200 system components are produced annually in German facilities and delivered worldwide with in-house installation and 24/7 after-sales service.
Is ICECOOL a public or private company?
ICECOOL is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ICECOOL founded?
ICECOOL was founded in 1959. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ICECOOL based?
ICECOOL is headquartered in Bell, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ICECOOL make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Refrigeration Systems are the primary driver. The others are installation and Assembly Services and spare Parts and Maintenance.
Who are ICECOOL's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GEA Group, Electrolux Professional, Middleby Corporation and Hoshizaki. Direct peers are MIWE, Revent, Wiesheu, Kaak Group, Sveba Dahlen and WP BakaGroup (WP Bakery Group).
Does ICECOOL have an API?
No public API is recorded for ICECOOL.
What industry is ICECOOL in?
ICECOOL's product category is Commercial Bakery Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAJ, Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.