Beverage Dispense

Our mission is to be the most admired and innovative beverage dispense solutions partner in our industry.

Technology Highlights

  • Cornelius secure major new product win with McDonald’s Middle East

    McDonald’s Middle East chose Cornelius as their beverage dispense equipment partner as they could offer significant value with its product offering and knowledge of the market.

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    McDonald’s

  • Technological advancements help customer to stay ahead in the marketplace

    Vivreau, Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of purified drinking water systems, was aiming to consolidate the design and manufacture of its cooling and carbonating systems in the UK to a simple business...

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    Vivreau

  • US retailer meets sustainability commitments by implementing frozen carbonated beverage machine

    Sustainability is embedded in The Kroger Co’s values and they were looking for...

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    Kroger viper machine

Market Characteristics

Cornelius is the world’s leading supplier of beverage dispense equipment. For more than 75 years, Cornelius has used its expertise in fluid management and heat exchange technology to provide beverage brand owners and foodservice retailers with dispensing equipment solutions that increase beverage sales and reduce operating costs.

Today, Cornelius serves global markets where consumers enjoy dispensed beverages:

  • Quick service restaurants, forecourt retailers and convenience stores in the USA
  • Pubs & eateries in the UK and Europe
  • Convenience stores and quick service restaurants across Asia and Latin America
  • Hotels, hospitals and office complexes around the world

Our dispensing solutions stay up-to-date with foodservice retailers’ demands for solutions that are more sustainable and use less energy, are flexible to dispense more beverages in less space with increased reliability and lower life cost to operate.

We also stay on top of consumer trends, providing dispensing equipment that caters to consumer’s desire for healthy beverage alternatives such as non-carbonated drinks, waters and juices as well as satisfying the growing demand for more beverage variety in new frozen treats and healthy smoothies.

Fluid Technology & Innovation

Consistently serving a high quality beverage is at the heart of dispensing equipment’s performance. Quality drinks build customer satisfaction and enhance trust in the brand, leading to repeat visits and increased sales.

Cornelius has developed expertise in engineering principals and related technologies and delivers value in two key areas:

  • Fluid management engineering – critical in mixing water, beverage concentrates and gases together in the precise quantities to dispense a properly mixed drink that always meets the necessary specification
  • Refrigeration and other methods of heat exchange – ensures a drink is served at the right temperature, regardless of the environment in which it is served

Years of applying these principals and technology solutions have resulted in a long legacy of innovative products for the beverage dispense industry. Consequently, Cornelius can continue to quickly develop new solutions to meet the changing needs of the beverage industry.

Knowledge & Experience

With a long history of building dispense solutions, Cornelius has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to operate successfully in the difficult foodservice environment.

Often our customers have many diverse requirements that provide considerable challenges. Our industry expertise and insight has enabled us to produce a comprehensive set of base solutions that can be adapted for various market sectors and applications, ensuring we are flexible and lead the way in beverage dispense solutions.

Global Reach

Our customers operate in more than 150 countries. We employ 2,200 people and coupled with our network of distributors we provide:

  • Sales and field technical support
  • Aftermarket parts and accessories

Additionally, in the USA, our on-line parts business (3Wire Group) provides world class parts distribution for both beverage and food equipment.

At a Glance

  • Revenue 2012: £313m
  • Profit 2012: £45.0m
  • Employees: 2,250

Revenue by region

Revenue by region

Main Markets

  • Cooling for soft drinks, health and wellness drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Dispense and point of sale equipment for bars, restaurants and retail outlets

Location

We operate in four main regions. View our interactive map to find out where we operate.

Highlights

Cornelius works closely with global drinks brand owners who are focused on reducing their carbon footprint by developing a range of coolers which use 40% less energy than traditional systems.