A Kennewick-based ice maker and distributor, in partnership with a similar Oregon-based company, has acquired manufacturing, distribution and customer assets of one of its competitors, creating the largest packaged ice manufacturing network in the Pacific Northwest. 

Columbia Basin Ice LLC and Oregon Ice LLC completed their acquisition of Reddy Ice production facilities, transportation equipment and customer networks across Washington, Oregon and Idaho in mid-February, according to a release. The ice makers will now have the capability of producing more than 3 million pounds of ice a day, making packaged ice more reliably available in the region. 

The acquisition will not interrupt service to any of Reddy Ice’s current customers and the companies said they will continue to provide reliable delivery services and high-quality products. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Reddy Ice customers to the Columbia Basin Ice family,” said Ryan James, general manager of Columbia Basin Ice LLC, in a statement. “Our team remains committed to delivering reliable service and high‑quality products, now with even greater local capacity and support.” 

The acquisition had to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Justice due to competition concerns after Reddy Ice acquired Arctic Glacier immediately prior to Columbia Basin and Oregon’s acquisition of Reddy Ice. The deal is designed to strengthen regional service capacity while maintaining fair and competitive market practices, the companies said. 

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.