U-Line Corporation

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U-Line Corporation is a North American manufacturer of top-grade undercounter refrigeration products, primarily intended for household use with fast ice production and minimal electricity usage.

U-Line was founded in 1962 by Henry Uihlein who was the first patent and brought to the stand-alone standalone standalone standalone housing ice market. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U-Line has since introduced several other firsts undercounters, including a combination of the first fridge/ice maker (1971), the first portable ice maker (1971), the first 12 v DC (1983) , and the first residential wine cooling system (1985).

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History

In 1962, Henry Uihlein left his position at Ben-Hur Freezer Company to start producing products from his own inventions. He named his company "U-Line," a phonetic representation of his German origin. Its invention - the ice-basement underground ice maker - is the first product of its kind, and its popularity with more affluent homeowners helps its company fund further research and development into additional cooling products. Currently, U-Line Corporation produces several combinations of ice makers, refrigerators, freezers and under-standard wine storage systems. Many of them include advanced features, such as dual-zone temperature control in the case of a wine storage system. The company has also introduced a series of refrigerators. All company products can be "built" to blend in with the unattractive decor of the room.

Key Findings/Achievements

1962
U-Line developed the first commercial and lightweight commercial ice creamer at below price.

1971
U-Line introduced Undercounter Combo Model Ice Maker and Refrigerator first. This unit maintains two temperature zones in the same cabinet using a single compressor.

1971
U-Line introduced the first portable ice maker, designed with a built-in water tank that allows owners to move units anywhere in the home.

1983
U-Line developed the first 12-volt DC ice maker and only for marine and RV applications.

1985
U-Line is the first US appliance manufacturer to manufacture a wine refrigerator undercounter for storage of residential wines. The Wine Captain has three temperature zones in the same cabinet to offer the right storage conditions for different types of wine.

1987
U-Line developed and patented the industry's first solid solid state ice maker. Displays lights and sound tones alert the user when the melting of ice flower and other maintenance functions are required.

1991
U-Line is the first to develop freezer freezer technology in an undercounter cooler.

1993
U-Line is the first North American tool manufacturer to remove chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) from foam insulation - more than two years before a scheduled federal government mandate.

1998
U-Line designs and develops the clear CLR60 ice maker, which can produce more than 60 pounds of clear ice cubes per day.

2001
U-Line introduced the ÃÆ' â € ° chelon Series, a diverse collection of fancy ice maker, ice maker/refrigerator combination, wine storage unit, refrigerator and fridge/freezer.

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Corporate Relations

U-Line is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is currently under the leadership of the third and fourth generation of the Uihlein family.

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Distribution

Because their product is aimed at a more prosperous demographic, they are not commonly found in national tool chains, but more to high-end local retailers.

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Competitors

• Marvel
• Sub-Zero
• Whirlpool
• Frigidaire
• Haier
• Sanyo
• Avanti
• EdgeStar

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References

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External links

• The U-Line Company Website

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