The Scotsman brand is well known for excellent quality and an innovative approach to the art of ice making. The company has been around for more than 57 years and is part of the parent company Enodis, and Italian food industry giant. As such you can be assured that the Scotsman brand is here to stay and that parts will always be available. All the machines are Italian manufactured, a nation known for their fine workmanship. The Scotsman brand is connected with more than 33 US and 71 international patents; evidence of their expertise in technological applications relevant to ice making. The company invests more than 250 00 hours every year in research and development. As such it is not hard to see why the Scotsman brand is the by far the world leading brand in ice making.