Sub-zero Ice Services Inc

What Sub-zero Ice Services Inc does

Sub-zero Ice Services Inc, operating commercially as SubZero Dry Ice, is a regional dry ice producer and cold-chain logistics supplier founded in 2004 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company manufactures and distributes solid dry ice blocks and pellets in 40-pound boxes, complemented by a portfolio of ancillary cooling products including insulated shipping coolers, pre-molded coolers, and frozen gel packs. Its service offerings extend beyond commodity dry ice to include dry ice blasting for industrial cleaning, 24/7 emergency airport services at Miami International Airport, and repackaging services for perishable goods and pharmaceuticals.

The business operates a hybrid distribution model combining a self-serve e-commerce storefront with six strategically placed pickup locations spanning Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando/Tampa, Fort Myers, Puerto Rico, and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Commercial customers access a dedicated B2B portal with custom quoting and account management, while individual and small business customers place orders online or by phone for same-day fulfillment, with delivery within one hour advertised across service areas. Payment processing is handled through an EbizCharge integration.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of dry ice, coolers, and gel packs, with supplementary professional services revenue from blasting, airport, and repackaging engagements. The customer base spans food processing and distribution, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and industrial cleaning, event and entertainment, and individual consumers. The company reports 20-plus years of continuous operation with a small employee base of 1-10 and no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or acquisition activity, indicating a privately held, founder-operated regional operator.

Name

Sub-zero Ice Services Inc

Legal name

Sub Zero Ice Services Inc

Website

https://subzeroiceservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sub-zero Ice Services Inc (SubZero Dry Ice) supplies dry ice blocks, pellets, coolers, and gel packs plus blasting and airport services to food, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and manufacturing customers across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic via six pickup locations and one-hour delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Supply / Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Ice Manufacturing (312113), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services (TLACAMAM)

Keywords

• Dry ice supply
• Cold chain logistics
• Industrial dry ice blasting
• Insulated shipping coolers
• Gel pack distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dry Ice Products: Sale of dry ice in various forms (solid blocks, pellets, blasting) and sizes (40lb boxes). One-time purchase model with online ordering and delivery/pickup options.
2. Coolers and Gel Packs: Sale of insulated shipping coolers, pre-molded coolers, and frozen gel packs for temperature-controlled transport of perishables, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive items.
3. Specialized Services: Services including dry ice blasting for industrial cleaning, airport services (24/7 emergency support at Miami International Airport), and repackaging services for perishable goods.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sub-zero Ice Services Inc produces and distributes dry ice products (solid blocks and pellets in 40 lb boxes), supplies frozen gel packs and insulated coolers, and offers specialized services including dry ice blasting for industrial cleaning, 24/7 emergency airport services at Miami International Airport, and repackaging services for temperature-sensitive perishables. The company serves both commercial accounts (food service, pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing) and individual consumers through its own e-commerce storefront, commercial login portal, and six pickup locations across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Product overview

SubZero Dry Ice is a dry ice and cooling solutions supplier offering a portfolio of products including dry ice in solid blocks and pellets (sold as 40 lb boxes), frozen gel packs, and insulated coolers (including shipping coolers and pre-molded coolers). The company provides specialized services including dry ice blasting for industrial cleaning, airport services with 24/7 emergency support at Miami International Airport, and repackaging services for temperature-sensitive perishables. The core offering centers on dry ice products complemented by ancillary cooling and packaging solutions for commercial and individual customers across South Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Ice Blocks (40 lb box) Solid dry ice blocks weighing 40 lbs per box, ideal for prolonged freezing and bulk shipping applications thanks to extended sublimation time. Sold to commercial accounts (food service, pharmaceutical, manufacturing) and individual consumers for storage and transport of perishables.
• Dry Ice Pellets (40 lb box) Dry ice pellets sold in 40 lb boxes, designed for precise and efficient targeted freezing for medical, catering, events, and specialized packaging applications. Used by commercial and individual customers needing controlled, granular cooling.
• Gel Packs Frozen gel packs providing convenient, sustained cooling for safe temperature control during transport of pharmaceuticals, food, and other temperature-sensitive items. Used to complement dry ice in cold chain shipments.
• Coolers (Pre-Molded and Shipping) Insulated shipping coolers, including pre-molded coolers that maintain stable temperatures for up to 5 days and durable shipping coolers for long-distance transport. Designed to protect and preserve products under any condition for pharmaceuticals, perishables, and sensitive electronics.
• Dry Ice Blasting Services Eco-friendly, non-toxic dry ice blasting service for precision cleaning of industrial equipment, debris removal, and surface preparation without residue. Used by manufacturing and industrial customers for contamination removal and equipment cleaning.
• Airport Services 24/7 emergency services at Miami International Airport for temperature-related issues including dry ice replenishment, gel pack additions, and cooler replacements for flight packaging. Used by airline and cargo operators needing rapid response at the airport.
• Repackaging Services Professional repackaging for perishable items such as food, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals to preserve quality and ensure safety during transportation. Used by commercial customers needing temperature-controlled packaging of sensitive goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-hour delivery for locations within service area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Continental Carbonic Products: One of the largest dry ice manufacturers and distributors in North America, operating production and distribution facilities across the US. Directly comparable to SubZero as a dry ice product and services supplier serving food, pharma, and industrial customers.
• CryoCarb: Dry ice production and distribution company supplying blocks, pellets, and slices for industrial cleaning and cold chain applications. Comparable product mix and customer focus in the dry ice manufacturing and distribution category.
• Pacific Dry Ice: Regional dry ice producer and distributor serving the western United States with similar product formats (blocks, pellets) and delivery services. Comparable business model focused on regional dry ice distribution to commercial and retail customers.
• Reliant Dry Ice: Independent dry ice manufacturer and distributor offering blocks, pellets, and blasting services to food service, medical, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to SubZero as a similarly-sized regional dry ice supplier with overlapping product and service lines.
• Penguin Dry Ice: Regional dry ice supplier with online ordering and delivery, serving multiple US markets. Comparable as a similarly-positioned independent dry ice distributor with e-commerce and commercial delivery operations.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: World's largest industrial gases company (formed via Praxair-Linde merger) with extensive dry ice and CO2 supply capabilities across the Americas. Comparable as an incumbent supplying the same dry ice and cryogenic product categories to overlapping customers.
• Airgas (Air Liquide): National industrial gas distributor (subsidiary of Air Liquide) offering dry ice alongside a much broader portfolio of gases, welding supplies, and safety products. Comparable because it serves overlapping customer segments (food, pharma, manufacturing) with dry ice as part of a wider catalog.
• Sonoco ThermoSafe: Global provider of temperature-assured packaging for pharma and food, part of Sonoco Products. Comparable in supplying coolers and cold chain packaging to pharmaceutical and perishable-goods shippers - an adjacent but broader-scale analog to SubZero's cooler and gel pack business.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Global industrial gas giant with dry ice and CO2 offerings across multiple end markets including food and healthcare. Comparable in serving the same dry ice use cases but at far greater scale and geographic reach than SubZero.

Emerging players

• Cold Chain Technologies: Specialty provider of thermal packaging and temperature-controlled shipping solutions for life sciences and pharmaceuticals. Comparable through its gel packs, insulated containers, and pharma cold chain focus - overlapping with SubZero's gel pack and cooler offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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