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Espresso Equipment Commercial

Espresso Specialists
800-367-0235
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At Espresso Specialists, Inc. (ESI), we do everything we can to make our customers' espresso programs successful. Espresso Specialists is the exclusive U.S. importers of Franke, La Marzocco and Rio espresso machines and grinders. ESI tailors service and espresso equipment packages to fit each customer's market opportunity and operational capabilities. ESI has built a comprehensive support network throughout the United States, and we cultivate close relationships with partners, including equipment service experts, coffee roasters and other leading industry suppliers.

The La Marzocco GB/5 Espresso Machine

The GB/5 takes temperature stability to a new level, electronically monitoring all machine functions. It features PID (proportional integral derivative) temperature controls, solid-state relays, pre-heating system, a customized steam valve with adjustable steam flow, multifunction keypads and a digital display.

General Espresso Equipment Corp.
336-393-0224
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General Espresso Equipment Corp. is the official distributor of Astoria espresso and cappuccino coffee machines. The company was founded in 1995 by its parent company, C.M.A. Spa, one of the world's leaders in the manufacturing of commercial espresso machines.

Astoria's Gloria SAE/2 Espresso Machine

Astoria's Gloria SAE/2 is the automatic espresso/cappuccino machine for the professional specialty coffee retailer operator. Because of its performance, reliability and quality craftsmanship, it can withstand the demands of the busiest coffee shop or the traffic of a large restaurant. This model can dispense six different coffee dosages from each brewing head and is also equipped with independent semiautomatic override switch in each group. Real maximum production capability: 480 espresso servings per hour.

Nuova Simonelli
360-366-2226
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Nuova Simonelli is an industry leader in the production of high quality commercial espresso machines and related equipment. Nuova Simonelli has been manufacturing espresso machines since 1936, and today has a worldwide reputation for reliability, dependability, and innovation. In addition to espresso machines, Nuova Simonelli offers panini grills, grinders, home and office espresso machines, bar dishwashers, and more.

Aurelia Espresso Machine

The Aurelia espresso machine is everything you've ever wanted in an espresso machine. The Aurelia is a complex, ergonomically correct, reliable, low maintenance, temperature stable, customizable, energy and water efficient machine. The Aurelia is a platform from which each brew head can be customized for different blends of coffee by adjusting water temperature, brew head temperature, flow rate, and degree of preinfusion.

Rosito Bisani Imports
213-937-1888
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When it comes to building a successful espresso program, Rosito Bisani has the tools to help you succeed. Because of our passion for our business, we have set a higher standard to benchmark our position in the market. While no one has invented a bullet-proof espresso machine, we are making strides to improve machine longevity and technology. Our impressive customers include a diverse group of entrepreneurs and corporate accounts. Our commitment to our customers is to consistently provide the best value products with the most responsive customer service.

Gradisca DEL-2

The Gradisca series of espresso machines features elevated groups to accommodate large size cups for today's market needs. The Gradisca DEL-2 is a two-group fully automatic electronic espresso machine with 1 to 4 cup simultaneous delivery capability. Its elegant design combines heavy-duty components to create the ultimate high volume espresso machine.