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Cornelius supplies the world's leading beverage brand owners and major retailers with solutions that combine beverage merchandising and dispensing within a complete package. We grow with our customers – helping them to maximise the success of their operations as they expand into new areas and markets.

Proven Quality

80 Years of Knowledge & Expertise

As our customers expand, particularly in fast-growing Asian markets, our unique blend of technical expertise and market awareness enables us to deliver tailored solutions specifically designed to meet their needs and ambitions.

Network of more than 2.250 Employees

All of our products are totally reliable and present the highest quality standard. The manufacturing of quality products at the highest level is supported by a large service network of more than 2,250 employees.

Outstanding Service & Customer Care

Through this infrastructure, which extends over 30 countries and 5 continents, Cornelius achieves outstanding service and customer care.

Quality through the years

1931

The Cornelius Company was founded by Dick Cornelius and his father, N.F. Cornelius Sr.

1935

Cornelius Inc. was incorporated and until WWII, the company’s principle activity was the manufacture and sale of draft beer equipment.

1940s

Cornelius supported the WWII aircraft industry. Talent and facilities was devoted to the manufacture of airborne high-pressure pneumatic compressors and associated accessory equipment for military aircraft.

1955

Launched first pre-mix system for dispensing soft drinks

1957

Complete dispensing units and other units added to the line including Co2 regulators and cold plates. Cornelius has the most complete line of pre-mix dispensing equipment in the industry.

1960 – 68

Cornelius goes global. Established manufacturing subsidiaries, sales and/or service support in Canada, Asia, South America, and Australia.

1961

Aero Division company sold.

1962

Sales of soft drink equipment surpassed the $10 million mark.

1964

Soda Circuit post-mix dispenser was introduced. A central remote cooling unit and insulated multiple delivery line cooled by recirculated cold carbonated water.

1967

Launched frozen carbonated beverage dispensers. In order to meet the demand for colder drinks, Cornelius introduces a line of post-mix frozen carbonated beverage dispensers, which not only mixes the soft drink, but also reduces the temperature of the drink to below 30 degrees while preserving the carbonation and dispensed it in a slushy consistency.

1969

80% of the carbonated beverage dispenser in operation are post-mix. Post-mix can dispense a drink at a lower cost than pre-mix by eliminating the cost of handling and transporting large quantities of water.

1970

Cornelius launched dry base dispensing, including hot chocolate, hot coffee, and mashed potatoes

1979

Throughout the 70’s the business continued to expand its global presence and, as the countertop revolution begins, Cornelius develops electronic control systems for such applications.

1980

Official supplier of the 1980 Summer Olympics

1980

Launch first electronic post-mix dispenser, the Zesto. Zesto’s electronic touch switched dispensed six flavors in three

1982

Cornelius was acquired by IMI. The worldwide IMI Cornelius Group includes manufacturing companies in the U.S., England, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and China.

1985

IMI Cornelius Group further extended its product range by acquiring Schneider Metal Manufacturing, producers of ice makers, ice dispensers and combination ice and drink dispensers.

1990

IMI Cornelius acquired Remcor

1997

Acquired Wilshire Corporation. Wilshire brought 60 years of experience in the design and manufacture of beverage and ice dispensing equipment. Not only came with juice but came with chunklet ice. With the acquisition of Wilshire, Quest launch shortly followed.

1998

IMI Cornelius purchased the Jet Spray® brand. The Jet Spray brand is best known for visual display cold drink dispensers. The Jet Spray brand has set the standard for excellence in non-carbonated cold beverage dispensing since 1950.

2008

Launched Viper, new FCB Platform

2014

Berkshire Hathaway’s wholly owned Marmon Group purchased Cornelius Inc. from IMI

2015

Launched Viper Elite

2015

Launched IDC-Pro a revolutionary new interactive post-mix ice drink dispenser. Featured dual touch screen and user interface, onboard diagnostic service, multi-flavor valves with 20 brands and 8 flavor shots.

2017

Launched Cornelius Digital Management System, DMS. Cornelius DMS is a simple, easy-to-use solution for monitoring your business and gives you the tools you need to drive rapid growth.

2017

Launched QSP an innovative solution to support drive-thru efficiency

2019

Launched NitroPro™ Mini. An easy-to-use beverage dispenser that delivers unlimited on-trend nitro infusion without costly extra equipment. Just plug-in and dispense the creamy mouthfeel with more balanced flavor of nitro and cold brew coffee.

2019

Launched Prism Valve and Lit Valve

Empowering Brands trough Innovation

Our deep-rooted partnerships with key customers is critical – as is our understanding of their need for innovative, cutting-edge solutions that guarantee their brand promise. An unrivalled global support network enables us to roll out major programmes on their behalf in markets across the world, enabling our customers to meet the changing demands of theirs.

Cornelius is the market-leader in delivering still and carbonated beverage dispensing solutions and associated point of purchase displays. Our reputation for excellent technical innovation in this area has been reinforced by the success of new products for non-carbonated beverages and designs.

3Wire, our US-based on-line parts business, is setting new industry standards for intelligent inventory management and after-sales support. Innovative state-of-the-art technology tracks and maintains inventory to provide customers with the prompt and efficient service that enables them to maximize service to their consumers.

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The complete package