ALBANY, N.Y., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- COTLIN today introduced the COTLIN 15" Undercounter Ultra-Clear Bullet Ice Maker (IMB55BI), a 15-inch undercounter ice maker for built-in or freestanding use for homeowners who want clearer, better-looking ice ready at the bar without relying on cloudy freezer ice, last-minute bags of ice, or countertop machines.
As more homeowners upgrade kitchens, wet bars, basement bars, and entertaining spaces, ice is becoming part of the drink experience — not just something that keeps a glass cold. From cocktails and soda to iced coffee, mocktails, and weekend drinks with guests, clearer ice can make everyday drinks look and feel more complete.
The IMB55BI is designed to bring that experience into a standard 15-inch undercounter format. It produces up to 52 lbs of ultra-clear bullet ice per day, stores up to 26 lbs internally, and fits naturally into home bars, kitchens, and entertaining spaces where drinks are served.
"Home entertaining is no longer limited to special occasions," said Owen, CEO at COTLIN. "Many homeowners are building better everyday drink experiences at home — from a weeknight iced coffee to a weekend cocktail with friends. The IMB55BI was designed to make clearer, better-looking ice part of that experience, while fitting cleanly into the spaces where people already gather."
Clearer Bullet Ice for Everyday Home Bar Drinks
The IMB55BI uses an advanced spray-type ice-making system that keeps water moving as it freezes. This helps reduce trapped air inside the ice and supports clearer, denser bullet ice than typical cloudy freezer or countertop ice.
Each bullet ice piece measures approximately ODΦ1.1" × 1.50" (ODΦ30 × 38 mm), creating a generously sized ice option for everyday drinks, home bar service, and entertaining.
The result is a clearer everyday ice option for drinks where appearance and serving experience matter — from cocktails and mocktails to soda, iced coffee, sparkling water, party drinks, and casual whiskey pours.
Built to Keep Ice Ready Before Guests Arrive
For hosts, ice problems often appear at the least convenient time — during a pour, in the middle of a conversation, or just as guests arrive.
With up to 52 lbs of daily ice production and 26 lbs of internal storage, the IMB55BI helps keep ice ready for family drinks, game nights, BBQs, and weekend entertaining. That means fewer last-minute ice runs and more time spent with guests.
Key hosting-focused features include:
- Up to 52 lbs of ice production per day
- Up to 26 lbs of internal ice storage
- Automatic stop when full
- Automatic resume as ice is used
- 12-hour timer to help align ice production with daily routines or off-hour use
A Built-In Upgrade From Countertop Ice Makers
Portable countertop ice makers can be useful for occasional use, but they often take up counter space, hold less ice, and feel separate from the design of a finished kitchen or bar.
The IMB55BI is designed for homeowners who want a cleaner built-in look, larger internal storage, and clearer bullet ice ready where drinks are served. Its undercounter format helps reduce countertop clutter and moves ice production into the space where drinks are served — whether that is a home bar, kitchen, wet bar, or entertainment area.
For homeowners who like the look of clearer ice but do not want to freeze, cut, and store ice by hand, the IMB55BI offers a ready-to-use clear ice solution for everyday home-bar drinks and hosting moments.
Designed for 15-Inch Undercounter Spaces
The COTLIN IMB55BI measures 14.9"W × 22.6"D × 34"H, allowing it to fit comfortably beneath standard countertops. Its front-facing ventilation system supports undercounter installation without requiring side ventilation space, while its freestanding capability gives homeowners additional layout flexibility.
A reversible door allows the unit to be configured for left- or right-side opening, helping it fit naturally into different kitchen, bar, and entertainment layouts.
Because undercounter ice makers can require planning for water and drainage, COTLIN provides installation details on the product page to help homeowners confirm fit before purchase.
Easier Ice Maker Cleaning and Maintenance Over Time
Ice quality depends not only on how ice is made, but also on how clean the system stays over time. The IMB55BI includes maintenance-focused features designed to make upkeep easier and more predictable.
- One-touch self-cleaning: Starts an automatic cleaning cycle with a single button to support routine cleaning.
- Hidden filter design: Keeps the filter out of sight while allowing convenient replacement.
- Smart filter replacement reminder: Alerts users when it is time to replace the filter.
- 9-level ice thickness adjustment: Lets users adjust ice thickness to better match different drink preferences and usage needs.
- LCD control panel: Shows ice-making status, settings, and maintenance reminders at a glance.
The IMB55BI is UL certified, providing added confidence for homeowners seeking a permanent undercounter ice maker for residential beverage spaces.
Availability
The COTLIN 15" Undercounter Ultra-Clear Bullet Ice Maker (IMB55BI) is available at across major retail platforms including cotlinlife.com, Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair, with a discount price of $1299.99.
As part of the launch, COTLIN is offering a limited-time introductory promotion:
- MSRP: $1,399.99
- Launch Price: $1,299.99
- Savings: $100 Off
- Valid through: [July 31st, 2026] at cotlinlife.com
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About COTLIN
Cotlin is dedicated to redefining the standard for home and small-scale commercial beverage appliances. By bridging the gap between commercial reliability and modern residential aesthetics, we engineer premium refrigeration solutions that turn everyday drinks into a premium experience. We build for those who appreciate advanced engineering, refined details, and the true art of hosting.
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COTLIN Unveils a New Standard in 15-Inch Built-In Ice Maker Delivering Crystal-Clear Bullet Ice for Premium Home Bar Experiences
Local warehouse access, showroom support and on-site technical service across two confirmed U.S. locations reinforce LECEDE's commitment to the American market, with an additional office now planned.
SHENZHEN, China, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand for faster deployment, localized service and shorter project lead times is rising across the U.S. LED display market. Shenzhen Lecede Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (LECEDE), a professional LED display manufacturer with more than 15 years of industry experience, is responding by reinforcing its presence in Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada, and by planning further regional expansion as part of its long-term localization strategy.
The move reflects LECEDE's broader effort to bring inventory, installation support, technical expertise and customer service closer to American customers. The announcement follows two recent trade show appearances: ISA International Sign Expo 2026, held April 8 to 10, where the company showcased its Outdoor C Series and COB LED display screen solutions for home theater applications to integrators, signage companies and retail design firms, and InfoComm 2026, held June 17 to 19 in the North and Central Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Growing Demand for Localized LED Project Delivery
LED displays are increasingly common across retail environments, houses of worship, restaurants, entertainment venues and residential projects, and customers are placing more emphasis on project execution alongside display performance.
For AV integrators, signage companies, retail design firms and smart home professionals, access to local inventory, responsive technical support and reliable installation assistance can affect project timelines and long-term performance. That is especially true for multi-location retail rollouts, church installations and custom residential projects, where schedules and service responsiveness matter most.
Two Confirmed U.S. Hubs, With Further Expansion Planned
LECEDE currently operates two facilities in the United States. Its warehouse and showroom in Houston, Texas, located at 8720 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77063, supports 48-hour dispatch and typically delivers orders nationwide within two to five days. In Las Vegas, the company runs a showroom at 2055 E Tropicana Ave, Unit 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119, where West Coast customers, integrators and trade show visitors can see its product lines in person.
Local technical teams staff both locations, handling on-site installation, system commissioning, customer training and after-sales support throughout each project. LECEDE has also confirmed plans to open an additional office in another American city to further strengthen its U.S. service network.
"Customers want a partner who can move fast, bring real technical expertise to a project, and stay involved after the screen is installed," said Jack Lee, Founder of LECEDE. "Houston and Las Vegas already put our inventory, engineers and showroom in front of customers. We're working on adding more locations so we can serve more of the country the same way."
Continuous Engagement Across Major U.S. Industry Events
Beyond its physical footprint, LECEDE keeps a steady presence at major North American trade events. Having already exhibited at ISA International Sign Expo 2026 and InfoComm 2026, the company is scheduled to appear next at CEDIA Expo 2026, running September 1 to 4, where its COB LED display screen line, including the COB Mini LED Home Theater series will be the focus. It then plans to bring its Outdoor C Series to Printing United Expo 2026, set for September 23 to 25, targeting commercial and outdoor signage buyers.
Across these shows, LECEDE has highlighted solutions for outdoor advertising, retail environments, worship spaces and premium residential entertainment. The Outdoor C Series and COB Mini LED home theater line remain the company's two flagship product lines for 2026.
LED Solutions for Retail, Worship and Home Theater Applications
LECEDE serves as a commercial LED wall provider for retail stores, restaurants, churches and entertainment venues across the United States. Its product portfolio spans both indoor and outdoor applications.
Designed for outdoor advertising networks, retail rollouts and outdoor LED signage wholesale projects, the Outdoor C Series delivers brightness levels of up to 12,000 nits for clear daytime viewing. It uses common-cathode technology that LECEDE says can cut energy consumption by up to 40 percent compared with conventional display systems. The series also features an IP68-rated waterproof outdoor LED panel design for demanding outdoor environments, helping reduce maintenance requirements in long-term outdoor deployments.
Indoors, the Indoor HD Series offers fine pitch LED video wall solutions with pixel pitches ranging from P0.9 to P2.5. It is built for retail stores, restaurants and corporate spaces that need stable, high-definition visual communication.
The company's COB LED display screen line targets fine-pitch applications, particularly home theaters and premium residential projects. Built on chip-on-board packaging, these displays offer a 40,000:1 contrast ratio and DCI-P3 wide color gamut. LECEDE positions the technology as an answer to the brightness and color-consistency limitations often associated with projector-based home theater systems.
All products carry certifications including UL, ETL, CE, FCC and RoHS, backed by LECEDE's in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Project Experience Across Key U.S. Market Applications
In retail, LECEDE has partnered with Shoe Palace, one of the largest athletic footwear retailers in the country, supporting LED display upgrades across more than 200 store locations nationwide, including customized transparent display and video wall installations for flagship retail environments.
LECEDE LED has also worked with Sign Solution, a U.S.-based integration partner, supplying outdoor LED display systems for national retail brand programs.
Churches have been another focus. LECEDE has supplied LED display systems for congregations across multiple states, including a 162-inch COB display installed in a Fargo, North Dakota sanctuary, where it replaced a traditional projector system and improved visibility during daytime services.
On the residential side, the company has completed custom installations such as outdoor pool lift screens for luxury homes, blending entertainment functionality with architectural design.
Supporting Long-Term Growth in the U.S. Market
LECEDE LED says successful projects depend on a mix of product quality, localized support and responsive service, especially as LED displays continue to spread across commercial and residential settings.
The company is combining U.S.-based inventory, technical expertise and ongoing trade show engagement to help customers move projects forward faster and keep them running longer.
LECEDE LED has more than 15 years of experience, in-house manufacturing and independent R&D, along with a team of more than 100 professionals. It plans to keep investing in product development and regional service infrastructure to support growth across the U.S. market.
About LECEDE
Founded in 2010, Shenzhen Lecede Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. is a professional LED display screen manufacturer specializing in commercial LED displays, COB LED display solutions and fine-pitch video walls for retail, hospitality, worship, entertainment and residential applications.
The company provides integrated design, manufacturing and support services backed by in-house production, independent research and development, and a team of more than 100 professionals. LECEDE products are certified to UL, ETL, CE, FCC and RoHS standards and are supported by U.S.-based inventory, local technical services and warranty programs exceeding five years.
For more information, visit www.lecedeled.com.
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LED Display Manufacturer LECEDE Strengthens U.S. Presence in Houston and Las Vegas, Plans Further Regional Expansion
