General Espresso Equipment Corporation was founded in 1995, to market the "ASTORIA" brand Espresso machines. General Espresso Equipment Corporation is a strong player in the distribution, marketing and promotion of Astoria Professional Espresso/Cappuccino coffee Machines in the U.S. and the Caribbean through the network of distributors, dealers and service organizations.GEE supports its affiliates with an extensive advertising program in industry publications, trade shows and technical seminars. In the United States, the espresso coffee machine is becoming more and more a necessary and profitable piece of equipment for every food establishment. The over 350,000 machines that C.M.A. has produced since its foundation are a testimony to the reliability and quality of the product. The care dedicated to each component and the importance given to the aesthetics of the equipment are immediately and easily noticed even by the layman. If your customers are not served a quality espresso drink, not only have you failed but so has your espresso equipment supplier. At Astoria, we have a lifelong commitment to our national accounts. From the start-up of your espresso business to every espresso drink that your guests enjoy, Astoria will be there assisting you. That is the difference. GEE is neither an importer nor a distributor. We are the United States subsidiary of CMA of Italy, the largest manufacturer of commercial espresso machines in the world. In other words, we are the manufacturer not a "representative" of the manufacturer. GEE has a 24,000 sq ft facility with hundreds of Astoria espresso machines, grinders and accessories in stock everyday. We also stock over $1,000,000 in Astoria spare parts ready for prompt shipment. This is by far the largest espresso machine and accessory inventory in the United States.