About Iceco
Brian and Deanne Van Sickle lead the ICECO team. He is one of the world’s foremost experts in his field. She is the cool, calm, and oh so helpful Customer Service Manager. Together, they make certain that ICECO is Always Innovating. Learn more about the ICECO team here.
History
A brief history of ICECO Milestones
1990
Iceco is founded.
Invented an Arena Board Cleaner “BoardMaster” that cleans the vertical arena boards. Servicing Ontario and Northern U.S. arenas. First Arena Board Cleaner the market.
Invented ‘Ice Edgers’, a new concept. Named the edgers “Ice Masters” (12” wide cut) The motor was mounted on a internal cam mechanism that the motor lowered to the ice surface for a level cut of ice. Edger base stays stationary using 4 skates. Built two models. New model also engraved the ice and ice paint poured into the engravement. The edgers continue to to be in service in arenas today with no issues in over 25 years. Currently ICECO is developing and manufacturing the ‘Ice Razor’ that cuts a 16” swath using 6 knives. It’s an expanded version of the Ice Edger.
1985 to 2018 (33 years)
Supplier to Copps Coliseum (now the First Ontario Centre) in Hamilton, Ontario for Ice Paints, products and services since arena opened in 1985. Personally invited to attend the grand opening of the new facility.
1990-1992
Iceco was contracted to staff, operate, and manage the new Chedoke Twin Pad in Hamilton.
1992-1994
ICECO becomes the supplier to Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team at Maple Leaf Gardens (the team’s first venue location). Supplier and installer of in-field artificial turf logos and lacrosse playing lines.
February 2006
Iceco creates an ‘ice football field’ complete with on-ice field markings for SuperBowl XL in Detroit.
Brian Van Sickle
Deanne Van Sickle
Affiliations
Products
ICECO offers a complete line of arena products. How complete? If it didn’t exist, we invented it. Ice Paints, Spray Equipment, Maintenance Equipment, Ice Logos, Hockey and Curling Accessories, Low E Ceiling, Water Treatment. Explore the possibilities.
Services
ICECO provides state-of-the-art Ice Painting Services for Hockey Arenas and Curling Clubs. We work with major film studios including Disney and Warner Brothers, and premier sports events such as the Winter Olympics and the SuperBowl.