Ice Systems Usa

What Ice Systems Usa does

Ice Systems USA is the US operating subsidiary of Ice Systems Ltd, a privately held UK limited company founded in 2010 that designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial flake and chip ice machines for food processing applications. The company's core product line consists of sub-cooled flake ice machines producing ice at approximately -7°C (19.4°F) in capacities from 600kg to 9000kg per 24 hours (UK/EU) or 1,300lbs to 19,800lbs per 24 hours (US), and chip ice machines producing ice at -1°C (30°F) in capacities of 1,000kg-5,000kg per 24 hours (UK/EU) or 2,200lbs-11,000lbs per 24 hours (US). Equipment is differentiated by HMI touchscreen controls, automatic hygiene cycles with built-in water-component sanitization, and 24-hour programmable timers, and is built at the parent company's manufacturing facility in Grimsby, North Lincolnshire, UK. Vertical end-markets include bakeries, meat processing, poultry, vegetables, vegan and meat-free processors, and seafood operations, with named enterprise customers including Warburtons, Allied Bakeries, Dunbia, Jackson's Bakery, Finnebrogue (Sofina Foods Group), Vardø Seafood, and Bartlett.

The company operates a multi-jurisdictional footprint with regional entities in the United States (Ice Systems US, Inc., headquartered in Orlando, Florida), Spain (Alaquàs, Valencia), Germany (Rheine), and France (Paris), alongside its UK headquarters. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) hardware sales with full installation and commissioning, (2) short- and long-term rentals that include installation, maintenance, and breakdown cover with no minimum duration, and (3) recurring aftersales services including annual and bi-annual service contracts, fixed-price servicing, FGAS compliance checks, and 24/7 telephone and email technical support. Pricing is quote-based and capacity-dependent and is not publicly disclosed.

Distribution is executed via enterprise field sales: dedicated sales engineers conduct no-charge site surveys, deliver demonstrations, and provide customized solutions targeting mid-sized to large food processing facilities. Marketing channels include the company's own website with downloadable brochures and free sales packs, a LinkedIn company page, and an industry blog. The company has recorded 800+ installations cumulatively across its three core markets since 2010. Ownership is privately held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public listing, and the company is registered as a UK private limited company (Company No. 07416818).

Name

Ice Systems Usa

Legal name

Ice Systems Ltd

Website

https://ice-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ice Systems USA, a subsidiary of UK-based Ice Systems Ltd, designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial flake and chip ice machines for food processing facilities across bakeries, meat, poultry, vegetables, vegan, and seafood sectors in the US, Europe, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ice Machines

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Machine Installation, Cleaning & Repair (HSAOAJAH)

Keywords

• Industrial ice machines
• Flake ice machines
• Chip ice machines
• Ice machine rental
• Food processing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ice Machine Sales: Sale of industrial flake and chip ice machines. Machines range from 600kg to 9000kg capacity per 24 hours for UK/Europe markets, and 1300lbs to 19800lbs for US market. Purchase includes full installation and commissioning.
2. Ice Machine Rental: Short and long-term rental of ice machines. All rental units include full installation, maintenance costs, and breakdown cover. Rental is available for seasonal demand or temporary capacity increases.
3. Servicing and Maintenance: Annual and bi-annual service contracts, fixed-price servicing plans, FGAS compliance checks, and 24/7 telephone and email technical support. Rental machines include routine servicing as standard.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ice Systems manufactures and supplies industrial flake and chip ice machines for food processing and manufacturing sectors, producing sub-cooled flake ice at -7°C (19.4°F) and chip ice at 30°F, with capacities from 600kg to 9,000kg per 24 hours (UK/EU) or 1,300lbs to 19,800lbs per 24 hours (US). The company offers both outright purchase and rental options, each including full installation, commissioning, and aftersales servicing.

Product overview

Ice Systems USA manufactures and supplies industrial ice machines across two main product lines: Flake Ice Machines and Chip Ice Machines, available in both UK (KG) and US (LBS) capacity specifications. The flake ice machines produce sub-cooled ice at -7°C/19.4°F in capacities ranging from 600KG to 9000KG (UK) or 1,300lbs to 19,800lbs (US). The chip ice machines produce ice at -1°C/30°F in capacities from 1,000KG to 5,000KG (UK) or 2,200lbs to 11,000lbs (US). Products are available for purchase or rental with full installation and aftersales support including service contracts and maintenance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flake Ice Machines (UK/EU) Industrial sub-cooled flake ice machines producing ice at -7°C (19.4°F), available in capacities from 600KG to 9,000KG per 24 running hours, including F0.6AR, F1AR, F1.5AR, F2AR, F2.5AR, F3AR, F5AR, F7AR, and F9AR models for food processors in the UK and Europe.
• Flake Ice Machines (US) Industrial flake ice machines for the US market producing subcooled flake ice at 19.4°F, available in capacities from 1,300lbs to 19,800lbs per 24 running hours, including F0.6AR through F9AR models for North American food processors.
• Chip Ice Machines (UK/EU) Industrial chip ice machines producing ice at -1°C (30°F), available in capacities from 1,000KG to 5,000KG per 24 running hours, including C1AR, C2AR, C2.5AR, C3AR, and C5AR models for UK and European food processors.
• Chip Ice Machines (US) Industrial chip ice machines for the US market producing ice at 30°F, available in capacities from 2,200lbs to 11,000lbs per 24 running hours, including C1AR through C5AR models for North American food processors.
• Industrial Ice Machine Rental Flexible rental program for industrial ice machines available for short- or long-term hire, including full installation, commissioning, routine servicing, maintenance, and breakdown cover, designed for seasonal demand or temporary capacity increases.
• Aftersales Service & Support Comprehensive after-sales support program including annual and bi-annual service contracts, fixed-price servicing plans, FGAS compliance checks, 24/7 telephone and email technical support, on-site engineering, operator training, and water filter replacement for installed industrial ice machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Yorkshire sausage factory estimated savings of £2,000-£2,500 per month by switching from purchased ice to in-house production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 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 indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Brema Ice Makers: Italian-based commercial/light-industrial ice machine manufacturer with strong presence across Southern Europe. Comparable flake and cube ice product line targeting food processing and foodservice; primarily competes with Ice Systems in EU markets.
• Vestfrost Solutions: Danish commercial refrigeration and ice equipment manufacturer with industrial flake ice capability. Comparable product type for food processing customers, primarily in Northern Europe.
• Mauro Refrigeration: European manufacturer of industrial ice generators (flake, tube, block) primarily serving fishing, food processing, and concrete cooling. Closely comparable industrial-scale product mix to Ice Systems, especially in seafood vertical.
• KTI (Koller Technik Industrie): Austria-based manufacturer of industrial flake and tube ice systems for food, beverage, and concrete cooling. Comparable industrial-capacity product offering competing in Central/Eastern Europe.

Direct peers

• North Star Ice Equipment: Industrial ice machine manufacturer producing flake, tube, and block ice systems for seafood, produce, and meat processors. Comparable industrial-scale product offering and customer verticals.
• Manitowoc Ice: Major US-headquartered manufacturer of commercial/industrial ice machines (Indigo, Arctic Pure lines) including flake ice. Competes head-to-head with Ice Systems across food processing and bakery segments in North America and beyond.
• Scotsman Ice Systems: Global ice machine manufacturer (flake, cube, nugget) sold via dealer and direct channels into food processing, foodservice, and retail. Direct competitor on product range, capacity tiers, and aftermarket service model.
• Hoshizaki: Largest global manufacturer of commercial and industrial ice machines, including flake and chip ice, serving foodservice and food processing. Directly comparable product line, customer base, and global distribution model to Ice Systems.
• Ice-O-Matic: US-based commercial/industrial ice machine manufacturer with flake, cube, and nugget product families. Comparable mid-sized competitor serving similar food processing and bakery customers.

Emerging players

• MaxxIce: Smaller commercial/industrial ice machine manufacturer with growing international distribution. Overlaps with Ice Systems on entry-to-mid capacity flake and cube products for food processing and foodservice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ice-systems-usa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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