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About Scotsman Ice Systems
Scotsman is one of the world’s leading ice machine manufacturers. From hotels, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and fast-food outlets, to hospitals, laboratories, fisheries and food processing facilities, Scotsman machines play a crucial role in the success of each operation. Scotsman manufactures over 300 models of ice machines and provides options for cubes, flake, superflake, scale, nugget, and gourmet ice, in quantities that range from one cube at a time to 10 tons of ice a day. Scotsman is dedicated to developing today’s most innovative ice solutions.
A Leader in Efficiency
In 2013 and 2012, Scotsman earned the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award and in 2011, Scotsman was the recipient of the ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design.
Scotsman has a wide selection of ENERGY STAR® qualified models, many of which are eligible for rebates from local utility companies. All Scotsman models meet the 2018 Department of Energy standards, with most exceeding the minimum requirements.
For those unfamiliar with the ENERGY STAR® program or its revision process, it is a process that relies on rigorous market, engineering and pollution savings analysis, and involvement from a range of stakeholders (ie: manufacturers, utilities, the efficiency community, international governmental partners, and so on). This process ensures that the final consumer product reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves the customer money without sacrificing performance.
Setting the Standard for Innovation
In 2007, the Scotsman Prodigy® cube ice machine was presented the Kitchen Innovations™ Award by the National Restaurant Association, recognizing the Prodigy® ice machine as one of the most innovative products in the world. Scotsman ice machines continue to incorporate superior designs that reduce energy and water consumption, making a difference for the environment and the bottom line.
Nearly a decade after debuting their original Prodigy® platform — a revolutionary collection of features that helped prevent downtime, lower costs and improve ice quality — Scotsman introduced their latest evolution of ice-making technology: Prodigy Plus®. It's now easier than ever for operators to get the information they need, keep things running smoothly and save on both water and energy.
At the heart of Prodigy Plus® technology is invaluable feedback from customers, all gained through thousands of models sold. Armed with this real-world market research and backed by the expertise of designers and engineers, Scotsman has once again set the bar for efficiency, functionality and accessibility.
Committed to Smart Design
WaterSense Adaptive Purge Control
WaterSense Adaptive Purge Control is a smarter way to optimize water consumption and keep your machine running efficiently. The reliable sensor automatically adjusts the water purge at the end of each cycle to flush excess minerals, resulting in extended time between cleanings.
The Vari-Smart™
The Vari-Smart™ Ultrasonic Bin Level Control is a cutting-edge ice-level sensor that reduces water and energy consumption while keeping fresh ice ready in the bin. The sensor allows operators to manually adjust ice levels and is ideal for seasonal changes in ice needs or if you’re planning to sanitize the bin.
The Harvest Assist
Once ice cubes form within the evaporator plate, a patented process using a small amount of hot gas and an exclusive probe ensures that ice is easily and efficiently delivered to the bin using minimal energy. This feature will save restaurant owners a considerable amount of energy, ultimately saving you money over time.