This WA Ice Empire is Ready for New Ownership

This WA Ice Empire is Ready for New Ownership

Get ready for the summer ahead! At Swan Ice, they love to say: “Just like summer bodies are made in winter, summer businesses are made in winter”  With preparations already in full swing for the busy season, that's one major green light for buyers.

For more than three decades, Swan Ice has been a trusted name in Western Australia’s Peel region, built on quality, service, and reliability. From its strategic base in North Dandalup, the business supplies ice to more than 50 outlets across Mandurah, Falcon, Halls Head, Greenfields, Dawesville, Byford, and beyond.
 

A Proven Investment Opportunity

At an asking price of $195,000 with vendor finance available, Swan Ice represents a turnkey operation with compelling fundamentals. "Exceptional margins, growing revenue, and a solid asset base make this an attractive investment" Davyd notes.

The numbers speak for themselves, in 2024, Swan Ice achieved $271,839 in sales with year-to-date growth of 12.34%.

The infrastructure is equally impressive. At the heart of operations sits a 2022 Linsky Ice Maker capable of producing 15 tonnes every 24 hours, supported by fully automated bagging and food- grade processing systems. The well-designed production facility and delivery fleet ensure the business is primed for maximum efficiency.

Summer Success Built on Winter Preparation

As we start to step out of winter, Swan Ice has been busy preparing for the summer ahead. While competitors scramble during peak season, this operation has spent decades building the infrastructure, relationships, and systems that deliver when demand explodes. Hence, their reference to the importance of summer businesses being built in winter.

Swan Ice currently operates as a hands-on business, with the owner managing everything from production and distribution to equipment maintenance and customer relationships.

"Right now, the business requires pretty hands-on involvement" Davyd explains. "But the beauty is you're buying into an established system with proven routes, loyal customers, and existing partnerships. The infrastructure is there it's about how efficiently you want to run it".

One of the most exciting opportunities for a new owner lies in Swan Ice's existing partnership with Australia’s largest Ice supplier. This arrangement already provides packaged ice for Swan Ice, creating scope to shift towards a more distribution-focused model and significantly reduce the burden of daily manufacturing.
 

The "Smart Ice" Advantage

At the heart of operations is a 2022 Linsky Ice Maker producing 15 tonnes every 24 hours, backed by automated bagging systems and strict food-grade standards. This investment ensures every bag delivered is consistent, reliable, and of the highest quality.

Distribution has been fine-tuned over three decades. Now from its strategic base in North Dandalup, the company runs an efficient two-truck fleet servicing more than 50 outlets across the Peel region.

From Mandurah's busy foreshore to inland construction sites, Swan Ice delivers quickly while keeping costs under control.

Financially, the business is just as sharp. With its high gross profit margins, multiple income streams, and PIAA accreditation, Swan Ice is built on strong foundations. The partnership and expansion opportunity can further expand its reach, cementing its position as the region's trusted Ice supplier.

Why Sell Now?

With summer just around the corner, this business is primed for buyers, so why would the owners want to sell now? It turns out the decision isn't driven by market conditions or performance issues, quite the opposite.

"The family factor is the main reason" Davyd shares. "Running Swan Ice requires significant hands-on involvement. With a growing family, I want to be more present and focus on other business interests."

This transition provides reassurance to buyers that the business is healthy, profitable, and the current owner is motivated to ensure a smooth handover to the right person.

 

 

Reflecting on 30+ Years in Business

When asked, what Davyd remembers most about this business over the years,

"Summer holidays are definitely your peak season, everyone's having BBQs, parties, camping trips, and the hospitality industry is pumping."

"Those busy months taught us the most about capacity planning, customer prioritization, and how much the business could really handle. It's incredibly rewarding to be part of people's celebrations and local businesses' success."

The Future Under New Ownership

Swan Ice's future looks bright in the right hands.

In the short term, a new owner will step into a business with proven systems, strong brand recognition, and over 50 loyal customers. In the medium term, there’s potential for expansion into new suburbs as the Peel region continues to grow, alongside opportunities for product diversification and digital innovation.

Longer-term visions include becoming the leading ice distribution hub for South-West WA, branching into hospitality partnerships, event supply, and potentially expanding the distribution model across Western Australia.

“The beauty is you’re not starting from scratch, you're stepping into a well-oiled machine with room for optimization and growth,” Davyd says.

Swan Ice is more than just an ice business, it's a local institution built on reliability, smart operations, and strong community ties. With modern infrastructure, established revenue streams, and significant growth potential in one of WA's fastest-developing regions, this represents an opportunity that deserves serious consideration from the right buyer.

Ready to explore this “cool” opportunity? To view the full listing and financial details, visit Swan Ice on Bsale.

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