AquaGelu is a veteran-owned and operated water and ice vending business founded by U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran Roberto Perez and his family. After years of service overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, Roberto returned home searching for a new way to serve—this time, his community. What began as a simple idea grew into a family-driven mission rooted in purpose, service, and togetherness. With the help of his wife and daughters—who even helped choose the colors, mascot, and logo—AquaGelu became more than a business. Today, as a local St. Cloud company and proud member of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, AquaGelu exists to provide clean, affordable water and ice while giving back to the community it calls home.
About Us
The AquaGelu Difference
Advanced Filtration
Your water and ice goes through a five-stage ultra-filtration system to ensure you are provided with ice and water that is crystal clear and free from impurities. This filtration process gives customers peace of mind knowing they’re getting high-quality ice and water every time.
UV Sanitation
AquaGelu's ice & water vending machines feature Clean Vault Technology, which uses a UV light continuously before and during ice dispensing until the vault opens to ensure that every ice bag is sanitized before it reaches your hands.
Payment Options
A user-friendly credit card reader allows customers to conveniently purchase ice and water without the need for cash. Our machines accept cash, cards, tap to pay, vending vouchers, and customers can use the Nayax app for their convenience.
Auto Bagging
AquaGelu vending machines effortlessly deliver fresh, bagged ice with an advanced auto-bagging system. Designed for convenience and reliability, this feature ensures every 10 lb bag is prepared on-demand, eliminating the need for manual bagging.