Dry Ice Trail Blasters

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Cold Jet History

We've been pioneering the research and development of dry ice blasting and setting the standard for quality, performance and reliability in the field for more than 20 years.

Since our inception in 1986, we've been recognized as the leader in dry ice technology, earning certification from the Canadian Standards Association, the German TUV and the Japanese HPGCL. And in the US, our dry ice blast systems meet all USDA, FDA and EPA guidelines.

Founded on the idea of creating cost-effective, environmentally responsible and technologically advanced dry ice solutions, Cold Jet remains committed to satisfying the growing worldwide demand for advanced dry ice solutions in new and innovative ways. And our past is driving our future. Take a look.

  • 1986

    Cold Jet officially opened its doors in Loveland, Ohio with just 25 employees, 1 production facility and the desire to turn a great idea into an even better product.

  • 1988

    After putting in a lot of overtime, the world's first patent-protected and industrially certified commercial dry ice blasting product is completed.

  • 1989

    Cold Jet produced large, integrated dry ice pellet making and pellet blasting systems. Expensive ancillary equipment was required for the operation to work.

  • 1990

    The U.S. Air Force awards Cold Jet a contract to develop dry ice blast cleaning and paint stripping systems.

  • 1992

    The pellet making and pellet blasting systems were separated so the customers could buy dry ice on an "as needed" basis.

  • 1993

    The patented coatings removal process, FLASHJET®, earns the FAA's approval.

  • 1994

    To keep up with increasing demand, international locations capable of supporting RDS product installations in the U.S., Europe and Japan are developed.

  • 1996

    Aerospace technology was applied to the product, ancillary equipment was all but eliminated, blasting performance was improved, units were downsized, noise was reduced and prices were cut in half.

  • 1999

    Based upon proprietary technology and materials, a family of low-pressure, low-volume blasting nozzles is created.

  • 2001

    The powerful P3000: 4-cylinder Pelletizer hits the market.

  • 2002

    The AeRO series Radial Feed product line and the P325 mini-Pelletizer makes its debut.

  • 2003

    We take Europe by storm with Cold Jet Europe bvba in Brussels, Belgium. And we acquire Alpheus in California to expand our product offerings.

  • 2004

    Cold Jet Deutschland GmbH in Weinsheim Germany opens.

  • 2005

    Introduction of the i³MicroClean: a revolutionary, new precision cleaning system, that capitalizes on Cold Jet's patented shaved ice and feeder technologies, delivering a complete cleaning outcome with an unmatched low cost of ownership.

  • 2006

    Opening of two new locations: Cold Jet Canada and Cold Jet Latin America (Mexico), providing sales, service, parts and rentals.

  • 2008

    Opening of new location: Cold Jet Middle East, providing sales, service, parts and rentals throughout the Middle East region.

  • 2009

    Opening of new high-tech machining and manufacturing facility in Milford, Ohio. 14,600 sq ft facility includes state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge processes to ensure the highest quality precision product manufacturing.