Industrial Revolution, Inc. was founded in 1971 as UCO Corporation. Located in Redmond, Washington, the company has been a supplier of high quality equipment to the outdoor industry. In 2004 the company began selling its new Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker, an ice cream ball which allows users to participate in the ice-cream-making process by shaking and rolling the ball itself. The Original makes 1 pint and the MEGA Ball makes 1 quart of homemade ice cream.