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Electro Freeze

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Electro Freeze
Founded1929; 95 years ago (1929) in New York, USA
FounderCharles Ericson
ParentALI HOLDING SRL
Websitehttps://electrofreeze.com/
An Electro Freeze 30T-RMT pressurized soft serve dispensing machine.

Electro Freeze is an Ali Group brand[1] specializing in the manufacturing of frozen dessert machines including soft serve machines,[2] shake machines,[3] slush machines, and batch freezers,[4] and is a division of H.C. Duke & Son LLC.[5][6] It is most known for being the soft serve machine used by Dairy Queen, Carvel, and Sonic Drive-In, as well as many other soft serve ice cream establishments.[7]

History

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Electro Freeze was founded in 1929 by Charles Ericson.[8][9] The trucks of Mister Softee's are equipped with Electro Freeze soft-serve machines.[10] The H.C. Duke & Son LLC company purchased Electro Freeze in 1969.[11][12] In 2003, the Ali Group (ALI HOLDING SRL) bought H.C. Duke & Son LLC.[11][1]

In September 2022, Victoria Campbell was named the president of Electro Freeze.[13][14][15]

Partnerships

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Electro Freeze has distribution locations across the United States of America and partners with various distributors across Canada, Europe, and other locations internationally.[16]

In February 2020, Electro Freeze teamed up with Zink Foodservice as its regional selling partner. They will represent Electro Freeze in markets across Ohio, Michigan, Northern Kentucky, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania.[4][17]

They are a part of the following industry associations: North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers,[18] National Ice Cream Retailers Association,[19] and the National Restaurant Association.[20]

Products and services

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Electro Freeze is a manufacturer of machines for soft serve yogurt, soft serve ice cream, shake, slush & smoothie frozen beverages, and frozen cocktails.

The 30T-RMT Pressurized Twist Freezer is one of their soft serve machines. In May 2014, Electro Freeze introduced the first soft serve machine to produce 9 soft serve flavors,[21] the 44RMTFB 9 Flavor Fuzionate,[22] and premiered the machine at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, IL on May 17-20, 2014. [23]

References

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  2. ^ The Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1948-11-27. Archived from the original on 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. ^ "Global Commercial Milkshake Machines Market 2017-2021: Key Vendors are Electro Freeze, Hamilton Beach Brands, Vita-Mix & Waring - Research and Markets". www.businesswire.com. 2017-09-15. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ^ a b Seymour, Andrew (19 February 2020). "Ali Group brand Electro Freeze signs up Zink Foodservice as regional selling partner". Catering Insight USA. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  5. ^ Service, Total Food (2019-07-18). "Electro Freeze Looks To Industry Veteran Stak For Vision To Expand Marketplace". Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  6. ^ DiMarco, John (2017-03-21). Communications Writing and Design: The Integrated Manual for Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-11892-3. Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  7. ^ "Electro Freeze - Ice Cream & Beverage Dispense Equipment | Ali Group Worldwide". Ali Group Worldwide. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  8. ^ "New Electro Freeze Logo Revealed". Electro Freeze. 2013-02-04. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  9. ^ "El helado artesanal, una joya gastronómica italiana | Bienmesabe". elestimulo.com (in Spanish). 2023-04-26. Archived from the original on 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  10. ^ NJ.com, Caitlyn Stulpin | For (2016-08-12). "Mister Softee's sweet, nostalgic history and N.J. ties, explained". nj. Archived from the original on 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  11. ^ a b "Our History". Electro Freeze. Archived from the original on 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  12. ^ "Electro Freeze". Manufacturing Today. 2014-03-27. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  13. ^ Seymour, Andrew (5 September 2022). "Leadership changes for two of Ali Group's top brands". Catering Insight USA. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Robots and restaurants in the limelight". Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. 2022-08-31. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  15. ^ "Victoria Campbell Appointed President of Electro Freeze | Ali Group Worldwide". Ali Group Worldwide. 2022-08-29. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  16. ^ "Distributors - Electro Freeze". Electro Freeze. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  17. ^ "ELECTRO FREEZE ANNOUNCES SALES PARTNERSHIP WITH ZINK FOODSERVICE | Ali Group Worldwide". Ali Group Worldwide. 2020-02-04. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  18. ^ "Active/Affiliate directory - NAFEM". North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM). Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  19. ^ "Electro Freeze - North American Ice Cream Association". North American Ice Cream Association. 2024-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  20. ^ "Partners - Electro Freeze". Electro Freeze. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  21. ^ "The First & Only 9-Flavor Soft Serve Machine - Fuzionate 44RMTFB". Sentry Equipment. 2016-03-11. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  22. ^ "Electro Freeze® Introduces Sweet Choice™ Featuring Fuzionate™, The First 9-flavor Soft Serve Machine | Ali Group Worldwide". Ali Group Worldwide. 2014-05-12. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  23. ^ "Electro Freeze® Introduces Sweet Choice™ Featuring Fuzionate™, the First Fully-Integrated 9-Flavor Soft Serve Machine | Business Wire". Business Wire. 2014-05-13. Archived from the original on 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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