Dry Ice
Dry Ice Corp, founded 1965 and headquartered in Old Tappan, NJ, is the largest regional supplier of dry ice products and customized delivery services in the Northeastern US, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, food distribution, e-commerce, diagnostics, and consumer customers from five branches with a fleet of 100+ vehicles.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersMoorestown, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dry Ice does
Dry Ice Corp is a privately held regional supplier of dry ice products and customized delivery services founded in 1965 and headquartered in Old Tappan, New Jersey. It sources solid carbon dioxide (CO2) at -109.3°F (-78.5°C) from only three dry ice manufacturing plants in the Northeast through partnerships with several of the world's largest industrial gas companies, then distributes it via a fleet of over 100 delivery vehicles across five distribution branches spanning Maine to Virginia and Washington, DC. The company's core offerings include dry ice blocks and pellets for refrigeration and preservation, industrial dry ice blast cleaning approved for food-industry use, and a same-day emergency supply service.
The firm operates in both B2B and B2C modes. Commercially, it serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, diagnostic and blood banks, research universities, order-fulfillment and e-commerce frozen shipping operations, food distributors (ice cream, frozen food, dairy, seafood, meat, poultry), cold storage operators, and cannabis applications through field-sales representatives issuing custom quotes, typically under multi-year contracts. On the consumer side, an e-commerce shop supports direct UPS home and office delivery, and walk-in retail is available at the Hackensack, NJ branch. The company markets heavily through a 57-page content blog, OSHA/CMA/ANSI/WHMIS-compliant safety documentation, and social channels.
Differentiation rests on the ethanol-independent supply chain (which insulates the firm from the CO2 shortages that have constrained ethanol-dependent competitors), redundant local sourcing, dense regional distribution, and Emergency Services capability that monetizes supply reliability during outages and peak summer demand. Revenue, headcount inside the 11-50 range, ownership, and any institutional investment are not disclosed; the company maintains US Small Business Administration status and is affiliated with American Compressed Gases.
Dry Ice firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dry Ice
- Legal name
- Dry Ice Corp
- Website
- https://dryicecorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Dry Ice Corp, founded 1965 and headquartered in Old Tappan, NJ, is the largest regional supplier of dry ice products and customized delivery services in the Northeastern US, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, food distribution, e-commerce, diagnostics, and consumer customers from five branches with a fleet of 100+ vehicles.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dry Ice industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Gas and Dry Ice Supply
- NAICS
- Ice Manufacturing (312113)
- SIC
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services (TLACAMAM)
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Where Dry Ice is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moorestown
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Dry Ice business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Dry Ice Product Sales: Sale of dry ice products in various forms (blocks, pellets) to commercial and consumer customers. Primary revenue stream with customized delivery services included.
- Customized Delivery Services: Delivery of dry ice products using fleet of over 100 delivery vehicles. Services customized for commercial and emergency needs.
- Emergency Services: Emergency dry ice supply services for urgent commercial and consumer needs, including power outage response and temperature-sensitive product preservation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Commercial custom quoting |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dry Ice product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dry Ice Corp manufactures and supplies solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) products in blocks and pellets at -109.3°F (-78.5°C) for commercial and consumer use across the Northeastern United States. The company delivers these products via a fleet of over 100 vehicles from five distribution branches, supported by two ethanol-independent local manufacturing plants. Offerings extend beyond product sales to include dry ice blast cleaning services, customized packaging, and emergency supply services for power outages and urgent needs.
Product overview
Dry Ice Corp is a regional supplier offering a portfolio of dry ice products and customized delivery services. The core offering consists of dry ice blocks and pellets (solid carbon dioxide at -109.3°F/-78.5°C) complemented by specialized services including dry ice blast cleaning, customized delivery across five Northeastern US branches, and emergency supply services. Supporting downloadable product brochures cover applications in pharmaceutical/biotech, food service, order fulfillment, and home delivery. The company distributes from manufacturing plants throughout the Northeast with a fleet of over 100 delivery vehicles.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Dry Ice Blocks and Pellets Solid carbon dioxide (CO2) products maintained at -109.3°F (-78.5°C), available in block and pellet form for refrigeration, preservation, shipping, and industrial applications. Sold to commercial customers (pharma, biotech, food distribution, research labs) and consumers.
- Customized Delivery Services Regional delivery service using a fleet of over 100 delivery vehicles from five distribution branches across the Northeastern United States, providing same-day, scheduled, and emergency delivery options for commercial and consumer customers.
- Dry Ice Blast Cleaning Industrial cleaning service using propelled dry ice pellets to remove contaminants, mold, and residues from surfaces without abrasive damage. Approved for use in the food industry by the FDA, USDA, and EPA.
- Emergency Dry Ice Supply Services Emergency dry ice supply service for power outages and urgent situations, providing uninterrupted supply of essential dry ice products for commercial and consumer needs including temperature-sensitive product preservation.
- Product Brochures (Industry-Specific) Downloadable PDF brochures covering specific application verticals including Pharmaceutical-Biotech-Research, Dry Ice Blast Cleaning, Food Service-Ice Cream-Frozen Food-Dairy Distribution, Order Fulfillment, and Home Delivery.
Quantifiable outcome
- Only 3 dry ice manufacturing plants in the Northeast, with Dry Ice Corp supplied the majority from these facilities
Companies that use Dry Ice
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Dry Ice technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Dry Ice partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- World's Largest Industrial Gas CompaniescorePartnership with several of the world's largest industrial gas companies that provide CO2 and Dry Ice products for further distribution. These partners have dry ice manufacturing plants strategically located throughout the Northeast and provide reliable CO2 supply from their vast network of sources and distribution points.
- American Compressed GascoreParent company affiliated with American Compressed Gas. Dry Ice Corp serves the dry ice industry since 1965 as a small business.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dry Ice competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Cold Chain Technologies: Provider of temperature-controlled packaging and cold chain logistics solutions for pharma and life sciences. Serves overlapping customers (pharma, biotech) but focuses on insulated packaging rather than refrigerant supply.
- Sonoco ThermoSafe: Specialty packaging business of Sonoco providing temperature-controlled shipping solutions for pharma and food. Comparable customer segments (pharma cold chain, food distribution) though focused on reusable containers rather than dry ice supply itself.
Broad incumbents
- Chart Industries: Manufacturer of cryogenic equipment and supplier of cryogenic distribution solutions. Comparable on cryogenic cold-chain technology and equipment that complement or substitute dry ice in life-sciences and industrial cold chain applications.
- Linde plc: Global industrial gases leader with substantial CO2 and dry ice operations across North America. Comparable as a major supplier and potential integrator of regional dry ice distribution businesses.
- Messer Group: Privately-held global industrial gas company with CO2 and dry ice production in the US. Comparable as both an upstream supplier-competitor and regional distributor serving overlapping end-use customers.
- Air Products and Chemicals: Largest industrial gas company globally with significant CO2 and dry ice production. Comparable as both a key upstream supplier to Dry Ice Corp and as a competitor across pharma, food, and chemical end markets.
- Air Liquide: French-headquartered global industrial gas major with US operations producing and distributing CO2 and dry ice. Similar business model covering pharma, food, and industrial customers across multiple regions.
Direct peers
- Cryoport: Specialized cold chain logistics provider focused on temperature-sensitive life sciences, including cryogenic logistics for cell & gene therapy, pharma, and biologics — directly overlapping with Dry Ice Corp's pharma-biotech and blood bank customer segments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Dry Ice social profiles
Digital presenceDry Ice compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Dry Ice financial estimates
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Dry Ice leadership team
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Dry Ice funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Dry Ice M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Dry Ice
What does Dry Ice do?
Dry Ice Corp manufactures and supplies solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) products in blocks and pellets at -109.3°F (-78.5°C) for commercial and consumer use across the Northeastern United States. The company delivers these products via a fleet of over 100 vehicles from five distribution branches, supported by two ethanol-independent local manufacturing plants. Offerings extend beyond product sales to include dry ice blast cleaning services, customized packaging, and emergency supply services for power outages and urgent needs.
Is Dry Ice a public or private company?
Dry Ice is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Dry Ice founded?
Dry Ice was founded in 1965. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Dry Ice based?
Dry Ice is headquartered in Moorestown, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dry Ice make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Dry Ice Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are customized Delivery Services and emergency Services.
Who are Dry Ice's main competitors?
Others on record are Cold Chain Technologies and Sonoco ThermoSafe. Broad incumbents are Chart Industries, Linde plc, Messer Group, Air Products and Chemicals and Air Liquide. Cryoport is listed as a direct peer.
Does Dry Ice have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dry Ice.
What industry is Dry Ice in?
Dry Ice's product category is Industrial Gas and Dry Ice Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACAMAM, Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services. Its NAICS code is 312113 and its SIC code is 3580.