January 13, 2022

U-Line, America’s leader in undercounter refrigeration & ice makers, celebrates its 60th year in 2022. From humble beginnings of a single product, the company progressed through three generations of family leadership before becoming part of the Middleby group of brands in 2014.

Since the introduction of America’s first residential undercounter ice maker to the market in 1962, U-Line has claimed many industry firsts and patents, including the first home undercounter wine refrigerator.

From the beginning, U-Line has maintained and grown its operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Sixty years is a big milestone for U-Line,” said president Andy Doberstein. “As many companies have decided to relocate outside the US, we’re proud of our history here, and we’re glad to continue to call Milwaukee home,” added Doberstein.

The company has continued to evolve and has recently launched a number of new products, including a line of adjustable Nugget Ice Machines and the 5 Class Collection featuring stainless steel inside and out, strengthening its position in the home appliance industry. Additionally, U-Line recently released a line of products designed specifically for restaurant, bar and hospitality use, branded U-Line Commercial – capitalizing on Middleby’s strength in this sector.