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ALIWORLD 2016

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72 INNOVATION BIGGER IS BETTER B everages these days have bigger, bolder flavors than ever before. And those big flavors demand big ice, which is what the Grande Cube Maker from Ice-O-Matic delivers. Launched at last year's NAFEM Show, the Grande Cube Maker delivers ice in a whopping 1- 1 / 4 ˝ x 1- 1 / 8 ˝ x 7 / 8 ˝ size. That's twice the size of a traditional ice cube. Beyond the extra chill provided by the bigger cube, there's an eye appeal as well, says Scott DeShetler, marketing director at Ice-O-Matic. "Ice has become a design element. Drinks look more appealing with this larger cube." The Grande Cube Maker continues the Ice-O-Matic tradition of products that combine performance with ease of use and maintenance. The machine has earned the ENERGY STAR® for using only 20 gallons of water to produce 100 pounds of ice, as compared with the standard amount of 23 gallons to produce 100 pounds. To develop this energy-saving, efficient machine, "we consulted with experts in the large-format business and combined innovation with proven technology and existing design," DeShetler says. The Grande Cube Maker's dual path evaporator loop technology provides uniform ice formation, increased energy savings and improved ice quality. Pure Ice ® , exclusively from Ice- O-Matic, provides built-in antimicrobial protection for the life of the icemaker to inhibit bacterial growth on surfaces. An optional water filtration system helps guard against unpleasant taste or odors. Like all Ice-O-Matic products, the Grande Cube Maker is dependable. "Customers need a machine they can rely on," DeShetler says. "It can't break down during a Friday WITH ICE-O-MATIC'S GRANDE CUBE MAKER

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