San Diego Ice Company

What San Diego Ice Company does

San Diego Ice Company is a family-owned packaged-ice manufacturer and commercial ice-equipment distributor founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates an adjacent operating subsidiary, California Ice Company, in Lake Elsinore, giving it two primary production and distribution points across Southern California. Its underlying technology consists of state-of-the-art ice manufacturing equipment running continuously at a stated capacity of 400 tons per day, complemented by 8,000 square feet of storage capacity at the Inland Empire facility, which the company cites as supplying roughly one quarter of all ice used in Southern California. Ice is packaged directly into bags without human contact, and the product line spans party ice, cube ice, crushed ice, block ice (300 lb blocks with 25 lb scored options), snow, and dry ice, plus custom ice carvings and luges for events.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream model: (1) packaged-ice sales through dock pickup and delivery across San Diego, Riverside, and the Inland Empire; (2) commercial ice machine sales, leasing, and service for Manitowoc and Hoshizaki products via the EasyIce division; (3) ice merchandiser resale (Polar Temp, Leer) for retail and convenience-store operators; and (4) custom ice carvings and event services. Distribution extends to central and northern California through Bakersfield Ice and 32 Below Ice, and a broad commercial customer base includes Costco, Whole Foods, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, Sysco, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, San Diego International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Gate Gourmet, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, Petco Park, San Diego Zoo, and multiple Southern California casinos and resorts. Marketing is modest, relying on the company website, Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and an earned-media feature in Refrigeration Magazine; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

San Diego Ice Company

Legal name

San Diego Ice Company

Website

https://sandiegoiceco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Diego Ice Company is a family-owned, Southern California packaged-ice manufacturer and commercial ice-equipment distributor, producing roughly 400 tons of ice per day (about 25% of regional supply) for hotels, casinos, airports, military bases, grocers, and event venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaged Ice Sales: Sale of packaged ice in various forms including party ice, cube ice, crushed ice, block ice, snow, and dry ice. Products sold in bags (6-7 lbs) and bulk. Ice blocks are 300 lbs, with scored blocks available for 25 lb portions
2. Ice Machine Sales and Leasing: Sales, leases, and service of ice machines from Manitowoc and Hoshizaki brands. Includes modular units, traditional, under counter, countertop, hotel dispensers, specialty units, storage bins, and accessories
3. Ice Carving Services: Custom ice carving services for events using crystal clear carving blocks. Artists create custom designs for events and special occasions
4. Ice Merchandiser Sales: Sales of ice merchandisers from Polar Temp and Leer brands for retail and commercial ice display and storage
5. Ice Delivery Services: Delivery service for ice products with pricing varying by location (approximately $50-$100)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Diego Ice Company manufactures and distributes packaged ice (party, cube, crushed, block, snow, and dry ice) at a rate of approximately 400 tons per day, supplying roughly one quarter of all ice used in Southern California. The company also sells, leases, and services commercial ice machines from Manitowoc and Hoshizaki, ice merchandisers from Polar Temp and Leer, and offers custom ice carvings, ice luges, and route delivery across San Diego, Riverside, and the Inland Empire, with regional distributor partners in Bakersfield and Clovis.

Product overview

San Diego Ice Company operates as an ice sales and equipment distribution company with two divisions (San Diego Ice Company and California Ice Company) serving Southern California. The company produces approximately one quarter of Southern California's ice supply at 400+ tons per day. Its product portfolio includes: (1) commercial ice machines from Manitowoc and Hoshizaki offered for sale, lease, and service; (2) ice merchandisers from Polar Temp and Leer; (3) packaged ice in various forms including party, cube, crushed, block, snow, and dry ice for delivery; (4) custom ice carvings for events; and (5) a comprehensive range of accessories including water filters (ArcticPure), cleaning systems (CleanAir Pack, iAuCS, LuminIce II), and components (bins, storage, baggers, remote condensing units). The company has 8,000 sq. feet of storage capacity in the Inland Empire facility and serves the San Diego, Riverside, and Inland Empire areas with distributors in Bakersfield and Clovis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaged Ice (Party, Cube, Crushed) 100% pure packaged ice never touched by human hands, sold in 6-7 lb bags, available in party ice, cube ice, and crushed ice varieties for businesses and consumers via dock sales and delivery.
• Block Ice 300 lb ice blocks available whole or as scored 25 lb portions for industrial cooling, concrete curing, and large-event use.
• Dry Ice Dry ice available in approximately 50 lb block form (10" x 10" x 10") or 10 lb slab form for shipping perishables and keeping products frozen.
• Snow Ice (Snow Scenes) Fine shaved ice (snow) supplied in large bags for raw bar setups, seafood/meat displays, and event snow scenes. Requires minimum 3-ton order for blow service.
• Ice Luge Rectangular ice luges approximately 46" x 22" available for pickup at no cost or delivery (approx. $50–$100 depending on location).
• Custom Ice Carvings Custom ice carvings made by artists from crystal clear carving blocks for events, weddings, and special occasions.
• Ice Machine Sales, Leasing & Service (Manitowoc) Sale, lease, and service of Manitowoc commercial ice machines including modular units, traditional, under counter, countertop, hotel dispensers, specialty units, storage bins, and accessories, delivered through the EasyIce division.
• Ice Machine Sales, Leasing & Service (Hoshizaki) Sale, lease, and service of Hoshizaki commercial ice makers, storage, stands, condensers, dispensers, and accessories through the EasyIce division.
• Ice Merchandisers (Polar Temp) Sale of Polar Temp ice merchandisers for indoor and outdoor retail and commercial ice display and storage, featuring 50% more insulation in tops and bottoms and multiple model options.
• Ice Merchandisers (Leer) Sale of UL-listed Leer ice merchandisers with customization options for retail and commercial ice display and storage.
• Ice Bins & Storage Solutions Large selection of ice bins and storage solutions from Manitowoc and Hoshizaki America manufacturers for commercial ice machine installations.
• ArcticPure Water Filters NSF-certified water filters designed for ice machine applications with 14,000-gallon capacity, built-in scale inhibitor, and 3-year parts and labor warranty.
• Manitowoc CleanAir Pack Slime inhibitor accessory that releases chlorine dioxide to inhibit bacteria and fungi growth, extending ice machine cleaning frequency up to six times.
• Manitowoc iAuCS Automatic Cleaner

Quantifiable outcome

• ~25% of Southern California ice supply produced daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers41 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ManitowoccoreTechnology or IntegrationManitowoc is a major ice machine manufacturer. San Diego Ice Company offers a complete range of Manitowoc products including modular units, traditional, under counter, countertop, hotel dispensers, specialty, storage & accessories. Manitowoc products are featured prominently on the company's website.
• HoshizakicoreTechnology or IntegrationHoshizaki America is a leading ice maker manufacturer known for quality, innovation and reliability. Company offers full range of Hoshizaki products including ice makers, storage, stands, condensers, dispensers and accessories.
• Polar TempcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolar Temp is an ice merchandiser product innovation leader offering more models than any other brand. San Diego Ice Company facilitates Polar Temp products for customers, positioning them as having the right ice merchandiser for any indoor and outdoor locations.
• LeercoreTechnology or IntegrationLeer ice merchandisers are known for superior engineering and quality craftsmanship with the highly respected UL listing mark. San Diego Ice Company offers Leer products with customization options to meet unique customer needs.
• EasyIcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEasyIce is identified as a division of San Diego Ice Company. The company website directs ice machine inquiries to EasyIce.com for contact. EasyIce provides ice machine sales, leasing, and service capabilities.
• Bakersfield IceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBakersfield Ice is a distributor partner located at 1616 U Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Phone: (661) 322-7268. They have their own website at bakersfieldicedelivery.com.
• 32 Below IceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor32 Below Ice is a distributor partner located in Clovis, CA. Phone: (559) 375-4232. They have their own website at 32belowice.com.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reddy Ice: Largest packaged ice manufacturer and distributor in North America, serving foodservice, retail, and industrial customers across the US and Canada. Direct competitor in packaged ice production with comparable product lines (bagged, block, cube ice) and is also an SD Ice customer for redistribution.
• Arctic Glacier: Major North American packaged ice producer with similar product portfolio including bagged ice, block ice, and dry ice. Direct competitor with national footprint and the closest scale comparable to San Diego Ice Company's core packaged ice business.
• Home City Ice: Regional packaged ice manufacturer serving the Midwest US with bagged ice, bulk ice, and ice equipment. Comparable business model focused on regional packaged ice supply and distribution to foodservice and retail customers.
• SnoTemp Ice: West Coast-based packaged ice manufacturer and distributor serving Oregon, Washington, and Northern California with bagged, block, and dry ice. Comparable regional ice producer with similar product mix and customer types, anchored on the same coast.

Regional players

• Bakersfield Ice: Regional ice distributor in Bakersfield, CA that distributes San Diego Ice Company products. Operates a similar regional ice delivery business in California's Central Valley with comparable scale and customer mix, but in a different geographic sub-region.
• 32 Below Ice: Regional ice distributor in Clovis, CA distributing San Diego Ice Company products. Comparable regional ice operator in California's Central Valley focused on delivery and bagged ice sales to local foodservice and retail accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Manitowoc Ice: Major manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment under the Manitowoc brand. San Diego Ice Company distributes Manitowoc products, making it both a strategic supplier partner and a broad incumbent in the commercial ice ecosystem.
• Hoshizaki America: Leading global manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigeration, and dispensers. Comparable to San Diego Ice Company's equipment distribution business and a core strategic partner in their product portfolio.

Others

• Polar Temp: Ice merchandiser manufacturer offering indoor and outdoor ice storage and display units. Adjacent participant in the ice value chain that San Diego Ice Company distributes; comparable through their product line overlap in ice merchandising and storage.
• Leer: Ice merchandiser manufacturer known for UL-listed, customizable indoor and outdoor ice display units. San Diego Ice Company distributes Leer products; comparable as an adjacent player in the ice merchandising and retail display segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SanDiegoIceCompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandiegoicecompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-diego-ice-company

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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