
Ice Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Description
Ice Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Ice Manufacturing in the US
The Ice Manufacturing industry consists of companies that manufacture large blocks and small cubes of ice for industrial and commercial use. Most ice manufacturers are small and most manufacturers do not generate significant profit. This trend causes some ice manufacturers to operate as single-location operations that function as a unit within the corporate portfolios of major bottled water and soft drink manufacturers. The process of manufacturing ice is simple; production facilities house ice-making equipment that operates in cold temperatures. Large copper ice cube trays are refrigerated and pumped with cold water. As water circulates through the tray into individual cells, ice is gently formed in a way that prevents mineral impurities and oxygen bubbles from forming within the cubes. The cubes are then extracted, rinsed, packaged into plastic bags and placed on wooden pallets to be distributed to customers.
Ice manufacturers primarily manufacture ice. Companies in the industry freeze water into varying forms of block and cubed ice to be sold in bags. This industry does not include the production of dry ice.
This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
Table of Contents
82 Pages
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources
INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization
MAJOR COMPANIES
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance
KEY STATISTICS
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
JARGON & GLOSSARY
Pricing
Currency Rates
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