QOOL in action at Gold Rush: Macherey and Sons – adventure guaranteed

Adventure meets innovation: If anyone knows what it means to break new ground with passion and a true spirit of discovery, it is Andreas Macherey, known from the successful DMAX series Gold Rush in Australia .

The beginning of an exciting partnership

This year, we've shared a special partnership with Andreas Macherey and his team. What brought us together is our passion for what we do – for Andreas, it's adventure; for us, it's the development of products that function reliably under extreme conditions.

The team used to use the typical coolers that were readily available. However, especially in Australia under the blazing sun, these quickly became too much for them: After just a few hours, everything had thawed. We at QOOL couldn't stand for that any longer.

That's why we equipped Andreas and his team with QOOL boxes that maintain the temperature for up to 10 days, whether frozen, chilled, or warm.

"The most important thing in the bush is equipment, [...]. When we're in the bush, we're in the bush for long periods of time and usually don't have electricity, so we need something that will keep us cool for a long time. These are the absolute best Eskis [cool boxes]; we've been looking for a long time."

– Andreas Macherey, 2025

The QOOL Bottle – clean water on the go

In addition to the boxes, we also provided Andreas and his team with our QOOL Bottle. Access to clean drinking water is often limited, especially when traveling in remote regions.

Andreas used the bottle directly in a river, quickly sterilizing the water and allowing him to drink it safely – even in places where you never know exactly what contaminants might be present.

“A lifesaver for us in the bush – we only need one QOOL bottle and no longer have to carry 100 liters […]”

– Andreas Macherey, 2025

A visit with golden moments

After his trip to Canada, Andreas visited us in Würzburg – right where our QOOL boxes are made. We showed him how our products are manufactured: from the initial idea to the material selection and final quality control.

Andreas was impressed by the care and dedication that goes into each box—every single vacuum element is meticulously tested, as are the liquids in our Temperature Elements. In return, he opened up his world to us: He talked about his team, his adventures in the gold search, and the moments that moved him most. He was especially proud to present real gold nuggets that he had brought along for us to see.

A moment that showed how close two worlds can be – adventure outside, passion and quality inside.

Image: Andreas Macherey visiting QOOL in Würzburg. 2025.

On an adventure course together

Our partnership with Andreas Macherey & Goldrausch: Macherey & Söhne stands for passion, authenticity, and trust. We are proud to embark on this journey together—and look forward to everything that lies ahead.

Because whether in the wilderness or in our factory in Würzburg: We believe in quality that inspires – and in people who put their heart and soul into it.

A look into the future

Our QOOL products aren't featured in this year's episodes yet—but don't worry: Next year, you can experience our boxes and the QOOL Bottle live in action at Goldrausch: Macherey & Söhne !

We will, of course, keep you updated so you don’t miss any exciting moments.

Don’t miss: “Gold Rush: Macherey & Sons” – from October 22, 2025, Wednesdays at 8:15 p.m. on DMAX.

Note: The photos and videos shown are from personal impressions and behind-the-scenes moments – not from the series itself.