Arctic Glacier Acquires AC Ice Company and Gem Ice to Expand Western US Packaged Ice Network
April 26, 2021
Arctic Glacier acquired AC Ice Company (Brush, Colorado) and completed the earlier acquisition of Gem Ice (The Dalles, Oregon) to expand its packaged ice production and direct-to-store distribution footprint across the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest. The deals broaden Arctic Glacier’s service coverage in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico and further strengthen its West Coast presence.
- Buyers
- Arctic Glacier
- Targets
- AC Ice Company, Gem Ice
- Sellers
- Ed Churchwell, Janie Churchwell
- Platforms
- Arctic Glacier
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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