easton ice

What easton ice does

Easton Ice Company, Inc. is a privately held packaged ice distributor headquartered at 108 East Avenue in Easton, Maryland, on the central Delmarva Peninsula. The company produces and distributes cubed ice in 7 lb, 16 lb, and 40 lb bags; block ice in 10 lb and 20 lb sizes; and 300 lb Clinebell carving blocks for events and sculptures. Complementary seasonal offerings include 40 lb bags of pool salt, crab bait (chicken necks, bull and veal lips), and general-purpose salt. Together with sister companies Woodfield Ice and Captain Phips Seafood and Ice, Easton Ice positions itself as one of the largest ice distributors in the Mid-Atlantic, with products reaching Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

The business operates three primary go-to-market motions. First, regular delivery routes supply chain stores, grocery stores, liquor/beer/wine stores, convenience retailers, construction and cement companies, and other industrial customers on a pay-as-you-go unit-pricing basis. Second, summer-season warehouse dock sales serve walk-in retail and small-business customers purchasing by individual bag or pallet. Third, a special-events division provides quoted ice supply and delivery for carnivals, fairs, community festivals, concerts, trade shows, and corporate events, complemented by placement of branded ice merchandiser equipment at customer retail locations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all commercial and event work is quote-based.

The company's technology footprint is minimal: a basic website with an Ice Needs Calculator that estimates bag counts by usage type (full-service restaurant, cocktail bar, fast food, outdoor event) or by drink-case count. There is no proprietary platform, no active content marketing or social presence, and no disclosed digital ordering or logistics software. Operational credentials rest on IPIA membership, state and local routine health department inspections, and independent lab water analysis. Ownership appears to be local and family-held with common ownership across the sister-company network, and the company exhibits no disclosed fundraising, M&A, or leadership transition activity.

Name

easton ice

Legal name

Easton Ice Company, Inc.

Website

https://eastonice.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Easton Ice Company is a privately held packaged ice distributor in Easton, Maryland, delivering cubed and block ice, pool salt, and seasonal crab bait to retail, industrial, construction, and event customers across the Mid-Atlantic via delivery routes, warehouse dock sales, and a sister-company network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Easton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ice Sales: Sale of packaged ice in various sizes (7lb, 16lb, 40lb cubed; 10lb, 20lb blocks; 300lb Clinebell carving block) sold by bag or pallet through delivery routes and warehouse dock sales.
2. Crabbing Supplies: Seasonal sales of crabbing bait including chicken necks, bull lips, and veal lips during crabbing season.
3. Pool Salt: Sales of 40lb bags of pool salt available by the bag or pallet for swimming pool maintenance.
4. Salt Sales: Salt available for purchase, used in food processing and other industrial applications.
5. Ice Merchandiser Equipment: Provision of ice merchandising equipment (display cases) to accommodate customer location and usage needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Easton Ice Company manufactures and distributes packaged ice in multiple sizes (7lb, 16lb, 40lb cubed; 10lb, 20lb blocks; 300lb Clinebell carving blocks) sold by bag or pallet through regular delivery routes and warehouse dock sales. The company also sells seasonal crabbing supplies (chicken necks, bull lips, veal lips, salt) and 40lb bags of pool salt, and provides ice merchandiser equipment placement for retail customers. Together with sister companies Woodfield Ice and Captain Phips Seafood and Ice, it forms one of the largest ice distribution networks in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Product overview

Easton Ice Company is an ice distribution business offering a range of packaged ice products in various sizes (7lb, 16lb, 40lb cubed; 10lb, 20lb blocks; 300lb Clinebell carving blocks), seasonal crabbing supplies (chicken necks, bull and veal lips, salt), and pool salt. The company operates as part of a network with sister companies Woodfield Ice and Captain Phips Seafood and Ice. Services include regular ice delivery to commercial customers, special events ice supply, and ice merchandiser equipment provision. A complementary digital tool (Ice Needs Calculator) helps customers estimate ice requirements. The company is one of the largest ice distributors in the Mid-Atlantic area, serving Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, New Jersey and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 7lb Cubed Ice 7-pound cubed ice bags for personal and commercial use.
• 16lb Cubed Ice 16-pound cubed ice bags for personal and commercial use.
• 40lb Cubed Ice 40-pound cubed ice bags for commercial, industrial, and pool use.
• 10lb Block Ice 10-pound block ice for various cooling and preservation applications.
• 20lb Block Ice 20-pound block ice for larger cooling and preservation needs.
• 300lb Clinebell Carving Block 300-pound Clinebell carving block ice, typically used for special events and ice sculptures.
• Pool Salt (40lb bags) 40-pound bags of pool salt available by the bag or pallet for swimming pool maintenance.
• Crab Bait (Chicken Necks, Bull and Veal Lips) Seasonal crabbing supplies including chicken necks, bull and veal lips for crab bait during crabbing season.
• Salt Salt available for purchase, used in food processing and other industrial applications.
• Ice Delivery Service Regular delivery routes supplying ice to chain stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, construction companies, cement companies, and industrial customers.
• Special Events Ice Service Quote-based ice supply services for public and private events including carnivals, fairs, community festivals, concerts, trade shows, and corporate events.
• Ice Merchandiser Equipment Placement Provision of ice merchandiser equipment (display cases) to accommodate customer location and usage needs.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Woodfield IceminorOthersSister company operating under same corporate ownership. Together with Easton Ice and Captain Phips Seafood and Ice, forms one of the largest ice distribution networks in Mid Atlantic Area.
• Captain Phips Seafood and IceminorOthersSister company operating under same corporate ownership. Part of the combined ice distribution network serving Mid Atlantic Area.
• International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing third-party certification and standards compliance. Association with IPIA demonstrates commitment to industry standards and quality assurance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• US Foods: Major broadline foodservice distributor in the United States. Distributes packaged ice alongside broad food and beverage offerings to restaurants and food service operators via a route-based model. Comparable as a competitor for ice distribution to food service accounts.
• Sysco: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America. Distributes packaged ice among a much broader portfolio of food and beverage products to restaurants, hotels, and institutional customers. Comparable as a route-based ice distributor to food service accounts, though ice is a small fraction of a much larger offering.
• Performance Food Group: Large broadline foodservice distributor in the United States serving restaurants, convenience stores, and other food service operators. Comparable as a multi-product route distributor with packaged ice among broader offerings to overlapping customer types.

Direct peers

• Reddy Ice: Largest packaged ice manufacturer and distributor in North America, producing cubed and block ice for retail, food service, and industrial customers across the United States and Canada. Directly comparable as a national packaged ice producer-distributor with overlapping product formats (cubed, block, Clinebell carving block) and customer segments.
• Crystal Clear Ice: Regional packaged ice producer and distributor serving retail and food service customers in select U.S. markets. Comparable as a regional packaged ice operator with similar product mix (cubed and block ice) and customer segments, though operating in a different geography.
• Arctic Glacier: Major packaged ice manufacturer and distributor serving retail and food service customers in the United States and Canada. Comparable as a multi-region packaged ice producer with overlapping product mix, customer segments, and route-based distribution model.

Others

• Woodfield Ice: Sister company of Easton Ice under common ownership, operating as a packaged ice distributor with its own website and customer base. Directly comparable product offering and shared distribution network, but part of the same corporate family rather than an independent competitor.
• Captain Phips Seafood and Ice: Sister company of Easton Ice under common ownership, combining seafood and ice distribution. Comparable as a packaged ice distributor on the same combined Mid-Atlantic network, but part of the same corporate family rather than an independent competitor.

Emerging players

• Twice the Ice: Automated 24/7 ice vending machine company selling packaged ice directly to consumers and small businesses through self-serve kiosks. Comparable as a packaged ice provider targeting retail and small-commercial customers using an alternative distribution model that could disrupt traditional route-based ice distribution.

Regional players

• Bix Produce Company: Mid-Atlantic food and produce distributor based in Maryland that also distributes packaged ice and related supplies. Comparable as a regional distributor serving retail, food service, and institutional customers with overlapping product lines and geography in the Easton service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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