Starr Ice Company

Established in the 1900s, Reddy Ice is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of packaged ice products in the United States. Located in Raleigh, N.C., it specializes in providing packaged ice in times of disaster. The company produces a variety of ice products, including traditional cubed ice, Crystal Classic Cubes, block ice and dry ice. It offers a range of services, comprising distribution and merchandising. Reddy Ice sells its products, through traditional direct store delivery, warehouse programs and its technology, The Ice Factory, primarily under Reddy Ice brand. It operates 58 manufacturing facilities, and has a network of 67 distribution centers. The company caters to the needs of supermarkets, convenience stores, club and mass merchandisers, drug stores, restaurants, special entertainment events, construction sites, commercial users and the agricultural sector. All its ice manufacturing facilities are NSF inspected and International Packaged Ice Association certified.

Located in Danville, Va., Essel Propack is a part of Essel Group. Essel Propack is one of the world s largest specialty packaging companies manufacturing laminated and seamless or extruded plastic tubes. With a total workforce of more than 2,200 employees worldwide, the company operates through 22 state-of-the-art facilities in 12 countries. It caters to wide market segments, including oral care, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, food and industrial sectors. Plast India Foundation awarded Essel Propack with Plasticon Award in 2003. Essel Group is one of the leading business houses in India. With annual revenue of more than $2.4 billion, Essel Group s renowned brands include DishTV, Zee Entertainment, DNA, EsselWorld and Asian Sky Shop.