In the early 2000s, ice manufacturers' products ranged from bags of ice cubes in varying quantities to blocks of ice in weights of 10 to 300 pounds. The larger blocks were particularly popular for ice carvings at out-door festivals and banquet buffets.
growth in 2002 was estimated to be 3.9 percent.
According to Dun and Bradstreet, 557 establishments are engaged in ice manufacturing in the United States as of 2013.
The industry's primary focus is the application of coatings including paint, lacquer, and varnish.
SIC 3556 applies to FOOD PRODUCTS MACHINERY.
SIC 2493 applies to RECONSTITUTED WOOD PRODUCTS.
SIC 2676 applies to SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS.
SIC 2493 stands for Reconstituted Wood Products
Important products of this industry include intercommunication equipment, traffic signaling equipment, and fire and burglar alarm apparatus
SIC 2041 refers to the Standard Industrial Classification code for Flour and Other Grain Mill Products. Companies classified under this code are involved in the milling of flour and other grain mill products, including cereal breakfast foods.
HVAC unit controls are the industry's major product. These controls are produced for residential and commercial buildings and come in a variety of styles to meet industrial needs.
Makers of mellorine are classified under SIC 2024
Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere Classified, and those manufacturing cork floor and wall tile are classified in SIC 2499: Wood Products, Not Elsewhere Classified.