A Balanced Life in a Seasonal Business
ALTHOUGH THE PACKAGED ICE INDUSTRY IS FULL OF DIVERSITY AND STRONG OPINIONS THAT ARE NOT ALWAYS AGREED UPON, there is a common reality that is true for all within the industry. That common reality is the seasonality of this industry. This common thread of seasonality affects all businesses within The Packaged Ice Industry.
Rich Wright Expands His Credentials
Richard joined the AIS team in 2004 as a refrigeration technician.Since then his equipment knowledge has grown through both factory training and field experience. Rich has been involved in a wide variety of customer service roles which have given him a broad perspective of the ice industry and its unique equipment technologies.
Merchandiser Maintenance
As spring begins to peak through the cool dark window of winter, I reflect back on the winter that is now hopefully coming to a close. What do ice companies do in the cold of winter? Work! A successful ice company must continue to press on and prepare for the next season.
Small Expectations
The packaged ice industry is relatively small. I’ve had a number of friends in the past who have asked my profession. When I explained that I was involved with industrial ice makers and the packaged ice industry, their response seemed to be “and what else do you do?” Ice certainly has a presence in everyone’s lives, but the majority of it isn’t.
