From time to time, we offer scratch and dent Manitowoc ice machines. This means huge savings for restaurant owners in need of critical equipment that’s typically quite expensive (though, still a lot cheaper than buying bags of ice!). Manitowoc ice machines have a great reputation among those in the industry — they’re reliable, durable and have many features. They also come in a variety of models that produce different amounts of ice and different kinds of ice, like dice-size and half-dice size, for example.

Scratch and Dent Means Big Savings

Scratch and dent Manitowoc ice machines are not perfect, but they are still in good, working order. The reason they’re classified as scratch and dent is likely because they were damaged from freight. The damage is purely cosmetic, and it does not prevent the equipment from working properly. Because they are not perfect, these products are offered at a discounted price. It’s a great way for restaurant owners to save money on the equipment they need.

Manitowoc Ice Machines on Clearance

Currently, there’s one Manitowoc Ice Machine SD-0322A/115-1 left in our scratch and dent restaurant equipment inventory. (It’s also available new.) This air-cooled, self-contained ice machine produces 340 lbs of dice-size ice cubes in a 24-hour period and is easy to clean with very low operating costs. This is one of many Manitowoc ice machines named Best in Class by Food Service Equipment Supplies Magazine, and it’s also the recipient of a five-star rating from ShortOrder.

More Manitowoc Ice Machines at Low Prices

ShortOrder is the place to go if you’re looking to get Manitowoc ice machines at low prices. With our Low Price Guarantee, buyers get the assurance that they’re getting restaurant equipment for the lowest price out there. We also offer flexible freight terms. Besides Manitowoc ice machines, we have an impressive inventory of Vulcan ranges, Beverage-Air refrigerators, Hobart slicers and more. ShortOrder is dedicated to being the leading online restaurant equipment dealer.

Manitowoc ice machines are no stranger to awards and recognition. So recent news that they were named Best in Class 2009 — for the ninth year in a row! — by Food Service Equipment & Supplies magazine should come as no surprise.

Based in a Wisconsin town of the same name, Manitowoc is known for being one of the world’s leading innovators and manufacturers of restaurant equipment. As an industry leader, Manitowoc is dedicated to producing high quality, durable ice machines that help reduce costs and emphasize food safety.

To dish out the awards each year, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine conducts a study in which they analyze over 1,000 surveys taken by their subscribers that asked for responses regarding quality of products, support, operator satisfaction and more. Once the results are in, the outstanding restaurant equipment manufacturers in each category is recognized with an award. Receiving one of these awards is certainly an honor.

For the last nine years, Manitowoc has been named Overall Best in Class for 2009 in the ice machine category. On the Manitowoc website, Mike Kachmer, president of the company, responds to the news of the award: “We are extremely proud that year after year Manitowoc Foodservice products are voted ‘Best in Class’ by foodservice professionals. As a global leader, we are committed to the development of energy and water conservation solutions and providing innovative products that continue to offer flexibility, efficiency, and food safety.”

Buy a Manitowoc Ice Machine

If you’re looking to buy a Manitowoc ice machine, you’ve got to get it at ShortOrder.com. We’re the leading online restaurant equipment dealer, and our Low Price Guarantee gives you the assurance that you’re getting your products for the lowest prices possible. Whether you need ice for your restaurant, bar, diner or home kitchen, we have a Manitowoc ice machine that will be just right for your needs. Start shopping!

Banquet equipment is a must-have for successful catering. Keeping hot foods hot is essential — there’s nothing worse than a plate of cold food that’s meant to be warm, especially when guests are expecting to be wowed. Serve food fresh and hot with quality, dependable banquet equipment. We have what you need at ShortOrder.com — and it’s all at the lowest prices thanks to our Low Price Guarantee.

Warming and Holding Equipment

Warming and holding equipment are perfect for banquet catering. Find a great selection of warming and holding equipment at ShortOrder, from hot food tables to countertop warmers.

Banquet Hot Food Tables

Another essential in terms of banquet equipment are hot food tables. As their name implies, hot food tables’ purpose is to warm pans of food for preparation, assembly and serving. There are several models of hot food tables to choose from depending on what your needs are. We’re proud to carry many top-notch Randell hot food tables, Eagle hot food tables and Delfield hot food tables.

Banquet Carving Stations

Get oohs and ahhs from banquet attendees as they walk up to the countertop carving stations you have set up — they look impressive. Perfect for meats, carving stations are another great thing to have on-hand for banquet catering. We’re proud to offer Alto Shaam carving stations and Hatco carving stations. The Alto Shaam Carving Station 100 Hsl/Bcs 2 has an Editor’s Choice rating. This unit has two adjustable heat lamps, one-inch legs and a heated base with a cutting board.

Additionally, we offer the Hatco Carving Station GRCSCLH-24, another recipient of our Editor’s Choice rating. Features include: ceramic heating element, sneeze guard, heated base and incandescent light. Thanks to the ceramic heating element, food holding times are safely extended during serving.

Banquet Equipment and More

ShortOrder.com is the best place to go for banquet equipment and restaurant equipment. Whether you’re looking for Eagle countertop warmers, Manitowoc ice machines or Vulcan ranges, we have you covered.

We don’t know about you, but we were thrilled to celebrate the first day of Spring last week. With warmer weather, blue skies and lots of sunny days to look forward to over the next several months, we couldn’t help but think that Manitowoc ice machine weather is here again!

A Manitowoc ice machine is a great piece of commercial restaurant equipment to have on hand any time of year. But when it’s hot outside, customers dig cold, refreshing drinks. You want to be sure you have a reliable, quality ice machine around to do that, and reliability and performance are two of many things Manitowoc ice machines are known for.

ShortOrder.com is proud to offer several varieties of the Manitowoc ice machine in addition to other great restaurant equipment. Recognized for their all-season reliability, Manitowoc ice machines have a reputation for being durable and dependable. Those who have a Manitowoc ice machine know how great the service and support are, too.

We’ve given more than one Manitowoc ice machine an Editor’s Choice rating here at ShortOrder.com — in fact, there are countless of them that have that award. The Manitowoc Ice Machine SD-322A, for example, is a five-star product with an Editor’s Choice rating. There are plenty more outstanding products available.

Buy a Manitowoc Ice Machine

With ShortOrder.com’s Low Price Guarantee on Restaurant Equipment, it’s never been a better time to buy a Manitowoc ice machine and have the assurance that you really are getting it for the lowest price out there. Get ready for summer and be sure your restaurant will have what it needs to serve up ice-cold drinks — get a Manitowoc ice machine.

Lately, it seems newspapers and online media have had nothing but gloomy stories about the economy. Jobs cut, profits down — these are indeed stressful times for businesses. But an article recently from Forbes.com talks about how restaurants might prove to be more resilient than other consumer-dependent industries.

The article pointed out how in a note to investors, one analyst said that traffic might be down relative to what it was in more “robust times,” but same-store sales are “holding up relatively well.”

Many restaurant chains have even recently reported fairly strong sales trends, like Buffalo Wild Wings. So how do you explain this? The article says consumers have a desire for comfort from “the storm of daily living.”

This means, essentially, that restaurants are providing an escape for consumers who are looking for one. And with restaurants offering up specials and money-saving deals, consumers are enticed to skip cooking at home and go out to dinner. The deals are sometimes just too good for people to pass up, like dollar menus and buy-one-get-one-free deals.

Keep Your Restaurant Cooking with ShortOrder

ShortOrder.com has a ton of restaurant equipment that will keep your restaurant cooking. We have everything you need, from Vulcan ranges to Manitowoc ice machines. What’s even better is they’re offered at the lowest prices thanks to our Low Price Guarantee on restaurant equipment. So if you find an item priced lower than ShortOrder.com, we’ll refund 110% of the difference.

Save Money on Restaurant Costs with Efficient Equipment

With the economic downturn, restaurants may be looking to save money. One of the easiest ways to do that is to make sure you have efficient restaurant equipment. These products can help lower operating costs, making your energy bills lower. Look for Energy Star rated commercial fryers from Frymaster at ShortOrder and other Energy Star rated appliances.

Manitowoc ice machines are quality, dependable pieces of restaurant equipment. Outstanding in performance and value, many Manitowoc ice machines have received the Editor’s Choice rating here at ShortOrder.com.

Rating criteria for restaurant equipment is based on experience. Ratings are influenced by how well each item stacks up against the competition as well as how easy it is to do business with the manufacturer, perceived product placement in the industry, service network and service support, functionality and brand longevity. ShortOrder rates restaurant equipment like Manitowoc ice machines so that Buyer’s Alliance members can make better buying decisions.

There are quite a few different models of Manitowoc ice machines that are recipients of an Editor’s Choice rating. One such piece of restaurant equipment is the Manitowoc SD-0322A, an ice machine with a “hotel dispenser.” This Manitowoc ice machine not only has an Editor’s Choice rating, but it has a five-star rating.

The Manitowoc QM-45A is another Editor’s Choice rating recipient. This Manitowoc ice machine comes with adjustable legs and fills its built-in bin with dice-sized cubes at 95 pounds per 24 hours.

Yet another Editor’s Choice Manitowoc ice machine is the Manitowoc QY-0214A. This Manitowoc ice machine is easy to clean and very reliable. This model is designed for undercounter use and in a 24 hour period makes 155 to 215 pounds of half-dice shaped ice cubes.

Manitowoc Ice Machines at ShortOrder

You’ll find many more Manitowoc ice machines here at ShortOrder. With our Low Price Guarantee, you’ll also have the assurance that you’re getting Manitowoc ice machines for the best price possible. And don’t miss Scratch and Dent Manitowoc ice machines, new to ShortOrder.

Buying a Manitowoc ice machine means you’re getting the industry standard. Tough, dependable, efficient — those are all qualities of a Manitowoc ice machine. If you’re a restaurant owner, bar owner or commercial kitchen owner in need of ice for cooling, food prep or just drinks, a Manitowoc ice machine will help you get the job done.

Manitowoc Ice Machine: Where’d They Get That Name?

So you’re thinking about getting a Manitowoc ice machine — or maybe you already have one — and you have a pretty important question: Just how’d they get that name? Tough to get right on a first try, the  name is pronounced “man-ih-tah-wuk,” and it comes from the city in Wisconsin. The Manitowoc ice machine company is actually based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, which is on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River.

Started in 1964, the company has always been dedicated to putting out quality products that help reduce operating costs and emphasize food safety.

Manitowoc Ice Machine: Ideal for Commercial Kitchens

A Manitowoc ice machine is ideal for commercial kitchens, including restaurants and bars. When customers demand cold drinks to be ice cold, there’s no other option. A reliable Manitowoc ice machine is the way to go.

And the company realizes that not all restaurants, bars and commercial kitchens need the same Manitowoc ice machine. So that’s why they’ve made different models that produce different types and amounts of ice. For example, a bakery may only need a Manitowoc Ice Machine QM-45A. This unit produces 95 pounds of dice-sized ice cubes every 24 hours. On the other hand, a bar may need a Manitowoc ice machine that can produce much more ice. Something like the Manitowoc Ice Machine SD-1402A.

Buy a Manitowoc Ice Machine

Buy a Manitowoc ice machine for your restaurant, bar or commercial kitchen, and you’ll be getting a quality product that you can rely on. Users love the energy efficiency, sanitation, serviceability and low noise levels of a Manitowoc ice machine.

Get the lowest price at ShortOrder.com when you buy a Manitowoc ice machine. It’s all thanks to our Low Price Guarantee, which gives you the peace of mind that you’re getting your restaurant equipment for the lowest price out there.

Manitowoc ice machines are going green! Recently, the company has developed a range of energy-efficient Manitowoc ice machines. What’s even more notable is that they were manufactured using materials that cause the least damage to the environment.

Manitowoc ice machines made with environmentally-friendly materials like water-based foam insulation. This material is used in both Manitowoc ice machines and storage bins. A great aspect of using this material to manufacture products it that it carries no safety, toxicity or flammability risks.

So how to these Manitowoc ice machines measure up with it comes to US Energy Star and CEE standards? Pretty well. In fact, over 97 percent of cube ice Manitowoc ice machines actually meet or exceed the performance standards of Energy Star and CEE. And this is a huge benefit to users, as Energy Star rated Manitowoc ice machines can be up to 15 percent more energy- and water-efficient. That means lower operating costs.

Though these new green Manitowoc ice machines are worth celebrating, it should be noted that this isn’t the company’s first effort to be environmentally-friendly. Manitowoc was the first to convert to alternative refrigerants, the first to develop an automatic cleaning system and the first ISO-Certified ice maker manufacturer. Manitowoc ice machines are highly regarded in the industry because of their proven reliability, design, sanitation and efficiency.

Manitowoc Ice Machines: Energy Efficient

Manitowoc ice machines are energy efficient for a reason: the company is genuinely dedicated to being a leader and innovator in the industry. Understanding the value of low operating costs, Manitowoc offers energy-efficient restaurant equipment to both help restaurant owners and the planet. You’ll find a wide selection of Manitowoc ice machines for the lowest prices at ShortOrder.com.

Lavender-infused cocktails, Croatian truffles, flatbread, bite-size desserts — and now it seems the latest in trendy food is… ice. Believe it or not, ice is considered a food by many frozen-water connoisseurs. According to a recent article in the New York Times, some people are so into ice as a food that they purchase commercial ice machines for their homes.

Ice: The Latest in Trendy Food

Call them obsessed, call them “ice snobs” — either way, one thing is for sure: ice is the latest trendy food. And one thing pointed out in the New York Times article is that ice can actually improve the quality of a drink. Besides that, ice can complement the kind of drink it’s cooling, whether it’s cube ice in a mixed drink or fragmented ice for soda.

Commercial Ice Machines in the Home

So why buy a commercial ice machine for your own home? Well, there are a few reasons. One is that some believe ice made in home refrigerators winds up tasting like the smells inside the freezer. Another reason is that some complain home refrigerator-made ice does not cool drinks well and melts too fast. Worse, still, is large, crescent-shaped ice some refrigerators produce — it takes up too much room and typically hits you in the face as you sip. Having ice with a great texture and shape is something ice connoisseurs just have to have.

Buying a Commercial Ice Machine

If you’re serious about ice as a food, consider buying a commercial ice machine. ShortOrder carries Manitowoc ice machines, which are well-known for their quality and reliability. Manitowoc ice machines at ShortOrder can produce nugget ice, flake ice, half size cubes and more. Even if you don’t own a restaurant or bar, it doesn’t mean you can’t have your very own commercial ice machine.

Manitowoc fans will be happy to hear that a Manitowoc blog has launched at ShortOrder.com. Now, when you come to browse our restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment, you’ll be able to read the latest about Manitowoc products, including Manitowoc ice machines. Check out the Manitowoc blog is at manitowoc.shortorder.com.

Manitowoc and ShortOrder are Cookin’

Manitowoc and Short Order are cookin’ — take a look at the Manitowoc commercial kitchen equipment ShortOrder offers, and stay informed about the latest products and news at the Manitowoc blog. The recipient of many Editor’s Choice awards from ShortOrder, Manitowoc ice machines and other equipment are the industry standard for a reason. And ShortOrder is proud to carry Manitowoc restaurant equipment.

Manitowoc: A History of Success

Not only does Manitowoc make great commercial kitchen equipment, but they’re also a great company. Based in Wisconsin, Manitowoc started in 1964. The company is all about designing and manufacturing outstanding restaurant equipment. Customers have come to know and trust the Manitowoc name.

Knowing that customers would appreciate saving money on operating costs, Manitowoc takes care to make restaurant equipment that performs efficiently. Besides that, Manitowoc also keeps in mind while designing and manufacturing the importance of food safety. Every step of the way, Manitowoc is concerned about their customers.

Manitowoc Blog Features New Products, Other News

Manitowoc has a reputation for being one of the best in the restaurant industry, a name that people can trust. So it’s only fitting that ShortOrder has a blog dedicated to Manitowoc, where customers can stay informed about the company. Expect news regarding Manitowoc, including new Manitowoc products soon to be released. And another great way to stay informed about what’s going in the industry is to read ShortOrder’s restaurant equipment blog. ShortOrder is proud to provide helpful information, including the Manitowoc Blog, to restaurant owners and kitchen equipment buyers.