Easy Ice Acquires Icesurance, Arctic Glacier's Leasing Division

Easy Ice Acquires Polar Ice Systems

December 1, 2022

Industrial Services

Easy Ice, a national provider of full-service commercial ice machine subscriptions, has acquired Polar Ice Systems, a regional ice machine leasing and service company based in DeMotte, Indiana. The acquisition expands Easy Ice’s service footprint in the Midwest and adds a branch/service facility to support its growing customer base and machine fleet.

Easy Ice Acquires Cube Aire Refrigeration

December 1, 2022

Industrial Services

Easy Ice, the national leader in full-service ice machine subscription solutions, has acquired Cube Aire Refrigeration, an ice machine leasing and service company based in Lakeside, California that has operated since 1957. The acquisition expands Easy Ice's presence in Southern California by adding a branch location and service facility and increases customer density in the market.

Freeman Spogli & Co. Acquires Easy Ice, LLC with Management

January 9, 2020

Industrial Services

Freeman Spogli & Co. has acquired Easy Ice, LLC in a transaction alongside Easy Ice management and other investors; terms were not disclosed. Easy Ice, co‑headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and Marquette, Michigan, is a national provider of commercial ice machine subscription services (installation, maintenance, repairs and backup ice) with more than 25,000 machines under management and will continue to be led by co‑founders Mark Hangen and John Mahlmeister.

Easy Ice Acquires Ice Machine Division of San Diego Ice Company

February 9, 2023

Industrial Services

Easy Ice acquired the ice machine sales, leasing and service division of family-owned San Diego Ice Company in a partial divestiture that expands Easy Ice’s footprint in the San Diego market. The deal transfers SDIC’s ice machine sales, leasing and service accounts to Easy Ice while San Diego Ice Company will continue to operate its ice manufacturing, delivery, merchandising and carving business.

Easy Ice Acquires Thrifty Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

July 11, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Easy Ice, the national ice machine subscription provider, has acquired Thrifty Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, a Fort Myers-based ice machine leasing and service company founded in 1984. The acquisition expands Easy Ice’s Florida footprint by adding a branch and service facility in the Fort Myers market and increases local customer density to support continued service and growth.

Easy Ice Acquires Ice Machine Leasing Division of Armadillo Service Company

November 1, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Easy Ice has acquired the ice machine leasing division of Armadillo Service Company in Amarillo, Texas. The deal expands Easy Ice’s managed-ice footprint in the Texas Panhandle, bridging its Oklahoma and New Mexico operations while Armadillo continues providing HVAC and repair services independent of the leased-equipment business.