Easy Ice Acquires Ice Machine Division of Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply
December 1, 2025
Easy Ice has acquired the ice machine subscription and service division of Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply, effective December 1, 2025. The deal transfers all ice-machine-related operations in East Texas to Easy Ice (equipment is primarily Manitowoc), while Kirby will continue operating its remaining business lines; the acquisition strengthens Easy Ice's density in the East Texas market.
- Buyers
- Easy Ice
- Targets
- Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply (ice machine subscription and service division)
- Sellers
- Kirby Restaurant and Chemical Supply
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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