THE HOSHIZAKI ELECTRIC COMPANY WAS FOUNDED BY MR SHIGETOSHI SAKAMOTO WHO DEMONSTRATED REMARKABLE FORESIGHT WHEN HE STARTED OUR COMPANY IN NAGOYA, JAPAN IN 1947. From an early stage Mr Sakamoto recognised the need to invest in research and technology and in 1959 his son Seishi joined the company. Together the pair worked with engineers who […]

Making a Practical Choice In the construction or reconfiguration of an industrial or marine refrigeration plant, the old question of whether to choose ammonia refrigerant or one of the halocarbon “Freon” refrigerants resurfaces, with a sincere attempt by the owner of the facility or marine vessel to do the right thing. On the one hand, […]

Keep it clean Ice makers turn water into pounds of sparkling, frozen cubes daily. So, it may sound odd that they require frequent cleaning. These machines are just like any appliance handling food items. Unsanitary conditions promote germ growth, which in turn causes health risks. Avoid this by periodically sanitizing your ice maker. Some manufacturers, […]