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A Japanese manufacturer, Iceman, aims to expand its export markets for seawater ice machines, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia, where cold chain infrastructure is underdeveloped.
Iceman's drum-shaped machines convert seawater into large ice flakes, which are ideal for chilling seafood and other perishable products. This technology is particularly valuable in areas with limited freshwater resources. Additionally, seawater freezes at lower temperatures than freshwater, which helps inhibit bacterial growth and maintain product freshness. Iceman plans to market machines that produce sherbet-like ice in regions with a reliable electricity supply, perfect for packing around freshly caught fish.
Photo credit: Sasazu Toshiki via Nikkei
Iceman's sales for the year ended April were 1.1 billion yen ($7 million), with overseas accounting for 100 million yen. The company aims to raise overseas revenue to equal domestic sales and nearly triple the overall figure to 3 billion yen by the year ending April 2034.
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asia.nikkei.com
A Japanese manufacturer, Iceman, aims to expand its export markets for seawater ice machines, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia, where cold chain infrastructure is underdeveloped.
Iceman's drum-shaped machines convert seawater into large ice flakes, which are ideal for chilling seafood and other perishable products. This technology is particularly valuable in areas with limited freshwater resources. Additionally, seawater freezes at lower temperatures than freshwater, which helps inhibit bacterial growth and maintain product freshness. Iceman plans to market machines that produce sherbet-like ice in regions with a reliable electricity supply, perfect for packing around freshly caught fish.
Photo credit: Sasazu Toshiki via Nikkei
Iceman's sales for the year ended April were 1.1 billion yen ($7 million), with overseas accounting for 100 million yen. The company aims to raise overseas revenue to equal domestic sales and nearly triple the overall figure to 3 billion yen by the year ending April 2034.
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Japanese company builds on cool idea for logistics: seawater ice
Southeast Asia, Middle East eyed as bigger markets for commercial ice machines
asia.nikkei.com
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Iceman Co., Ltd.
Iceman Co., Ltd. (アイスマン株式会社), located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, uses its unique technology to develop products for ice making, ice storage, and ice transportation tailored to the customer's needs. All models are energy-saving products.
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