Cold Star
Simply The Best!

Our Founder, Hanlon (Hank) Harris, Jr., founded Cold Star in June, 1991, with one simple philosophy: The Customer Comes First.  Since that time, this philosophy and a winning family spirit have enabled Cold Star to meet the needs of their customers (whether fast food stores, coffee shops, colleges, hospitals, convenience stores, or any other arm of the food service industry) by bringing quality cream products to the coffee cup of the everyday consumer.  Over the years, Cold Star has grown from a small family operation into a nationally recognized leader in the cream dispensing industry. Hank's appreciation for quality and customer satisfaction drives our company to this day, and his founding ideals continue to inspire all who are a part of the company he created.

As an independent builder of bulk liquid dispensing systems, we specialize in providing the latest technology and utilizing both ultra life UHT 60 day refrigerated shelf life as well as our new shelf stable line.  No refrigeration is required for shelf-stable products until they have been opened for use, allowing customers with minimal refrigeration space and the opportunity to enjoy the flavor and convience these products afford.  Cold Star delivers "Simply The Best" light cream, half and half, whole milk, 2% milk and non-dairy French Vanilla cream available to the food service industry.  And wait until you try our delicious Cafe Chillers or blended tea drinks -- all are flavorful delights. We are dedicated to consistently improving our service and products to meet and exceed your expectations.
 

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU

President and CEO, HANLON HARRIS III, formerly part of the West Dairies management team, oversees administrative responsibilities and strategically leads the company’s continued level of profitability and growth through operations, manufacturing and sales. With an eye on the future, his emphasis is on utilizing new technologies as they become available to refine our equipment and processes.  Continuous expansion of diverse product lines and innovative equipment additions are an important part of our company's commitment to meet and exceed our customers’ever-changing needs and interests.

Vice President of Sales & Marketing PAT DIAMOND, after 28 years of service to Marriott International, joined the Cold Star team in its earliest formative years. His visions of streamlining and cultivating a strong customer base, while recognizing the needs of the industry and the desire of the customer, have served the company and it's customers well over the years.

Vice President of National Sales RAY ALLISON, the first National League player ever drafted by the Hartford Whalers, a former Philadelphia Flyer and also a Calder Cup winner while with the Hershey Bears, joined Hank in 1991 to help Hank's dream of a reliable, sanitary and compact unit to supply the nation’s need for whitening of coffee/tea become a reality. Ray has now taken on sales responsibility and is concentrating on the national accounts sector of the marketplace.

Vice President of Operations CHARLES (CHICK) GRUFF saw the need for increased production demands for our refrigerated dispensers, coupled with engineering technology advancements in our equipment. In his responsibility as our Vice President of Operations, Chick utilizes an extensive career background in manufacturing, enhanced by both mechanical and management experience. His goal is to continue to provide our customers with the most reliable machines in the marketplace, on both current and future designs.

Our customers are our primary concern. When you call us, you will receive personalized service from the members of our Cold Star family:

CAROLYN WEED
Reception and Accounts Receivable
 GARY RAUCH
Controller
GEORGIE ALLISON
Head of Service Department
 HANLON HARRIS IV
Production Manager
JAN CONLEY
Office Manager
 PATTI MCCUTCHEON
Assistant to the President
  TRUDY COLONNA
Product Orders & Delivery/Accounts Payable
  

Call us at 800-269-4052  any weekday between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm to speak with one of us, or feel free to leave a message for us after hours. We will respond as quickly as possible.