Arctic Glacier Premium Ice
ManufacturingPennsylvania, United States501-1000 Employees
Arctic Glacier Premium Ice is a manufacturing company based in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, that produces premium packaged ice, ice equipment, and related services, operating as a direct-to-store distributor. Founded in 1882, it is described as North America's leading manufacturer and the largest packaged ice producer in Canada, as well as one of the two largest in the United States, serving more than 75,000 retail, commercial, and industrial customers. The company maintains a network of 50 production facilities and 60 distribution facilities across North America and employs between 501 and 1,000 people. Arctic Glacier was acquired by the Carlyle Group in 2017 and positioned in Carlyle's Core Infrastructure Fund. In 2026, press reports indicate that Reddy Ice Corporation acquired Arctic Glacier from Carlyle, with the acquisition closing in February 2026.