Arctic Glacier Premium Ice

What Arctic Glacier Premium Ice does

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice is a North American producer and distributor of packaged ice, block ice, crushed ice, and dry ice, founded in 1882 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, with US operational offices in Bala Cynwyd and Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. The company operates a vertically integrated model, manufacturing at over 100 production, warehouse, and office facilities across the United States and Canada and distributing through a company-owned fleet of more than 1,000 trucks directly to more than 75,000 customer locations. Its core customer base consists of retail convenience stores, grocery stores, and liquor stores served through direct-to-store delivery of bagged ice in 5lb, 16lb, 20lb, 3kg, and 10kg formats, complemented by specialty and industrial segments including construction concrete cooling, event ice services, ice sculptures and luges, artificial snow scenes, food processing supply, and emergency disaster relief.

The business model is predominantly transaction-based on per-bag or per-block pricing under quote-based commercial terms, with self-serve ordering enabled through the Glen Glacier mobile app (iOS and Android) and an online customer web portal, supported by a direct sales force for new customer acquisition. Food-safety certification under IPIA, NSF, and FDA standards anchors the company's positioning with regulated food processing and grocery customers. Logistics differentiation rests on the owned truck fleet and route density rather than on technology platforms or proprietary software.

Ownership changed materially in February 2026 when Reddy Ice acquired Arctic Glacier from Carlyle, Reddy's 22nd acquisition since 2019 and a combination that creates a platform operating more than 115 manufacturing and distribution facilities across the US, Mexico, and Canada. The transaction closed after a DOJ Antitrust Division review that required divestiture of four facilities in Washington, Idaho, and California and certain customer contracts in Oregon and the New York/Boston metro area. Arctic Glacier continues to operate under its brand and product portfolio within the Reddy Ice platform.

Name

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice

Legal name

Arctic Glacier Canada Inc. / Arctic Glacier U.S.A., Inc.

Website

https://arcticglacier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice, founded in 1882, produces and distributes packaged, block, crushed, and dry ice through 100+ facilities and a 1,000+ truck fleet, serving 75,000+ retail, commercial, construction, event, and food processing customers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharpsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaged Ice Sales: Sale of premium packaged ice in various sizes (5lb, 16lb, 20lb bags and 3kg, 10kg formats), block ice, and crushed ice to retail and commercial customers
2. Direct-to-Store Delivery Services: Delivery services directly to convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, and commercial/industrial customers using company-owned fleet
3. Event Ice Services: Specialty ice delivery for events including concerts, triathlons, weddings, corporate meetings, and ice bath celebrations with support for ice sculptures and luges
4. Snow Scene Services: Artificial snow production using 300-lb ice blocks and specialized blowers for stage sets and private events
5. Industrial Solutions: Ice products for construction applications including concrete temperature control and crew cooling
6. Dry Ice Products: Dry ice available in select locations for keeping food frozen or chilled, with blocks and granules

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice manufactures and distributes premium packaged ice, block ice, and crushed ice products, supported by direct-to-store delivery and specialty services such as artificial snow scenes, ice sculptures and luges, concrete cooling solutions, event ice planning, and dry ice supply. Production is IPIA, NSF, and FDA certified for food safety, and the company operates 100+ facilities and a 1,000+ truck fleet serving 75,000+ customer locations across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice offers a unified portfolio of ice products and services for the North American market. The core product line consists of Packaged Ice (available in multiple sizes), Block Ice (including 300-lb blocks for specialty use), and Crushed Ice (for concrete and cooling applications), complemented by an Ice Calculator tool. The company provides specialty services including Artificial Snow (Snow Scene productions), Ice Sculptures & Luges, and Dry Ice products at select locations. Event-focused offerings include comprehensive ice planning and delivery for concerts, weddings, athletic events, and corporate gatherings. The Arctic Glacier Mobile App enables customers to place orders, track deliveries, manage accounts, and access support. Industrial Solutions and Disaster & Emergency Relief services round out the operational offerings, with direct-to-store and direct-to-job-site delivery capabilities. The company operates over 100 production, warehouse, and office locations across North America, serving 75,000+ customer locations with a fleet of 1,000+ trucks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaged Ice Premium packaged ice products available in 5lb, 16lb, and 20lb bags and 3kg/10kg formats, sold to convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, and commercial customers for retail resale and commercial use. Certified food-safe to IPIA, NSF, and FDA standards.
• Block Ice Large format ice blocks, including 300-lb blocks, used for specialized applications such as artificial snow scenes, ice sculptures, ice luges, and stage or film set productions.
• Crushed Ice Crushed ice products used for concrete cooling applications due to fast cooling ability and quick melting, and for events and general cooling purposes.
• Dry Ice Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) at -78°C in blocks and granules for keeping food frozen or chilled in enclosed spaces, available for pickup at select US facilities.
• Artificial Snow (Snow Scene) Production and delivery of artificial snow using 300-lb ice blocks and specialized blowers to create realistic snow scenes for stage productions, film sets, and private events.
• Ice Sculptures and Luges Specialized ice sculpting services producing elaborate ice sculptures and luges for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
• Event Ice Services Comprehensive ice planning and delivery services for concerts, triathlons, athletic events, weddings, private parties, corporate meetings, and ice bath celebrations, with trailer drop-offs available for additional cold storage at event venues.
• Concrete Cooling Ice Crushed ice delivery service for construction applications, designed to maintain optimum concrete temperature before application in hot conditions, with direct-to-job-site delivery.
• Industrial Solutions Industrial ice programs supporting construction, infrastructure, and food processing customers with certified food-safe ice products and heat relief programs for employees, with direct-to-job-site delivery.
• Disaster and Emergency Relief Emergency ice delivery services for government agencies and relief organizations during disaster and emergency situations, providing critical cold storage when needed.
• Direct-to-Store Delivery Services Direct delivery of ice to convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, event venues, offices, and job sites using a company-owned fleet of 1,000+ trucks.
• Arctic Glacier Mobile App (Glen Glacier) Mobile application available on iOS and Android that lets customers place ice orders, track deliveries, manage accounts, view invoices, create support tickets, and connect with the Glen Glacier customer service assistant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 billion pounds of ice produced and delivered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Snowizard: Snowizard is a regional packaged ice producer based in Louisiana serving Gulf Coast markets through DSD distribution to retail and foodservice accounts. It is comparable as a regional DSD ice producer competing in the same retail channels as Arctic Glacier.
• Home City Ice: Home City Ice is a major packaged ice manufacturer and distributor based in the US Midwest with operations in Ohio and surrounding states. It serves convenience stores, grocery retailers, and commercial customers via direct delivery - a directly comparable business model to Arctic Glacier.
• Continental Carbonic: Continental Carbonic is a US producer of dry ice and related products serving foodservice, food processing, and industrial customers. It is comparable as a cold-chain industrial gas manufacturer serving overlapping customer segments with Arctic Glacier's dry ice product line.
• Reddy Ice: Reddy Ice is the largest packaged ice manufacturer and distributor in North America and completed its acquisition of Arctic Glacier in February 2026. As both parent and direct peer, Reddy Ice operates a near-identical business model of production, packaging, and DSD distribution to retail and commercial customers across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Broad incumbents

• Wells Enterprises: Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny) is a major US ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturer with comparable cold-chain manufacturing, distribution, and retail customer base. While not a direct ice competitor, it is relevant as a similarly scaled frozen/cold-chain DSD operator serving similar grocery and convenience channels.

Others

• Pepsi-Cola Bottling Ventures: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Ventures operates a large direct-store-delivery network for beverages with analogous retail customer relationships and route-based delivery economics. While not an ice peer, it shares the DSD-to-convenience/grocery business model that defines Arctic Glacier's go-to-market motion.

Regional players

• Crystal Fresh Ice: Crystal Fresh Ice is a regional packaged ice producer serving the southern US market. It competes with Arctic Glacier in similar retail and convenience store channels with comparable products, but operates on a more limited geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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