Solutions for Snowmaking

North Star ice equipment has been installed at large ski resorts, theme parks and other attractions to create indoor and outdoor snow surfaces for skiing, snowboarding and other winter recreation. Produced by industrial flake ice makers, North Star snow can be used to create a realistic winter environment to enhance the visitors’ experience.

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Ice usage in snowmakingCONSIDERATIONS

North Star flake ice equipment offers a distinct advantage over conventional snowmaking equipment because it makes snow at ambient temperatures above freezing. With North Star, recreation companies don’t have to wait for winter conditions to make snow as with conventional snowmaking equipment. North Star snow is also “sub-cooled” making it free flowing, so can be easily move using mechanical or pneumatic systems, and it provides a natural skiing surface.

NORTH STAR ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS

Year-Round Production

North Star offers a distinct advantage over conventional snowmaking equipment because snow can be produced at ambient temperatures above freezing. Winter conditions are no longer required allowing recreation companies to have control over season start and end dates. 

Low Temperature Snow 

The sub-cooled and free flowing nature of North Star snow will last longer at temperatures above freezing, the consistency allows for easy grooming with existing equipment, and it provides a natural skiing surface that is ideal for long recreational seasons.

Easy Snow Transport

North Star snow is sub-cooled making it free flowing. This allows the snow to be easily moved using mechanical or pneumatic systems.

Environmentally Friendly

With North Star systems, no water is wasted throughout the snowmaking process. The equipment is economically sound by removing the need for chemical snow inducers and additives. 

Quality Equipment

Unlike water-cooling of aggregate, flake ice cooling does not produce waste water or require excess water disposal. With North Star systems, all water required for ice making is contained and utilized.

Versatility

North Star ice systems are built using proven and established technology. The rugged and dependable craftsmanship will ensure smooth operation for decades.
In addition, North Star snow can be used indoors or outdoors, in high traffic areas near lifts, in teaching areas, on terrain parks and snow tubing hills.

Snowmaking Success Stories

Mann Packing
Morro Bay
Panama Canal
F/V Faxi
Avícola La Guasima
AMRISA Ice Market
F/V Harfn Svenbjarnarson
Salmones Pacific Sur
Sea Harvest Benefits from North Star Liquid Ice
Salmo America
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Mann Packing,
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Morro Bay,
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California

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Panama Canal,
Concrete Cooling

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F/V Faxi,
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Iceland

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Avícola La Guasima,
Meat & Poultry

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AMRISA Ice Market,
Seafood

Chile

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F/V Harfn Svenbjarnarson,
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Iceland

North Star Ice Equipment is a popular choice for Iceland's leading fishing companies.

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Salmones Pacific Sur,
Seafood

Chile

"We chose North Star equipment because we saw them in other factories and it was...

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Sea Harvest Benefits from North Star Liquid Ice,
Seafood

South Africa

Sea Harvest, a leading processor of hake in South Africa, has been enjoying the...

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Salmo America,
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In Puerto Montt, Chile, the 60,000 square foot Salmoamerica salmon processing plant...

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Snowmaking

Solutions for Snowmaking

North Star ice equipment has been installed at large ski resorts, theme parks and other attractions to create indoor and outdoor snow surfaces for skiing, snowboarding and other winter recreation. Produced by industrial flake ice makers, North Star snow can be used to create a realistic winter environment to enhance the visitors’ experience.

Helpful Technical Information


Use the Capacity Calculator below to size the correct ice maker for your project. Download helpful brochures, specification sheets, and other technical data in our Resources Library.

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