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Marshalls International Supplies a Seventh Olympia Ice Resurfacer to Planet Ice
It is a milestone we are proud of, and a strong signal of the confidence Britain’s biggest rink group continues to place in our machines, our engineering support and our aftersales service.
For an operator running venues up and down the country, the choice of resurfacer and, just as importantly, the partner behind it is not made lightly. Seven machines, each backed by a full maintenance contract, is not a series of one-off purchases. It is a long-term partnership built on machines that perform and support that shows up when it is needed.
Marshalls International is pleased to announce the delivery of a new Olympia ice resurfacer to Planet Ice Altrincham — the seventh Olympia machine we have supplied to Planet Ice, the UK’s largest operator of ice rinks.
Seven machines across the Planet Ice network
The delivery to Altrincham joins a fleet of Olympia resurfacers Marshalls International has supplied across the Planet Ice group:
- Milton Keynes
- Coventry
- Hemel Hempstead
- Solihull
- Basingstoke
- Uttoxeter
- Altrincham
Senior technician Ian Williams was on hand at Altrincham for the delivery and to provide training, making sure the venue’s team were confident with the new machine from day one — exactly the kind of hands-on support that turns a delivery into a working relationship.
One platform, one standard, across the network
Supplying seven machines to a single operator brings a benefit beyond the individual venues: consistency. When rinks across a network run the same proven Olympia platform, maintained under the same contract by the same engineers, the group gets predictable performance, knowledge that transfers easily between sites, and one relationship to manage rather than a patchwork of suppliers. For an operator the size of Planet Ice, that operational simplicity is worth almost as much as the machines themselves.
Backed by the Olympia name
The Olympia range has earned its place in rinks around the world for good reason. Built for the daily demands of a busy facility, the machines deliver the clean, consistent ice that skaters, hockey players and event organisers expect, with electric options that cut emissions and running costs for indoor venues. But a great machine is only half the story. Every Olympia we supply is backed by the engineering support and aftersales service that keep it performing season after season — and it is that combination, not the machine alone, that operators are really buying into.
Why it matters: this is what an active partnership looks like
Anyone can supply a machine. What sets this apart is what surrounds it — and it is worth spelling out, because it is the difference between buying a resurfacer and having a resurfacing partner:
The UK’s largest operator chose us again — seven times over. When the group with the most rinks and the most demanding schedules keeps coming back, it says more than any sales pitch could.
Every machine on a full repair and maintenance contract — scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, breakdown support and replacement solutions where required — not just a machine, but complete peace of mind.
Maximum reliability, year-round — because the machines are maintained on schedule rather than on memory, each venue can deliver consistent, high-quality ice for skaters, hockey players and events every day of the season.
Real people, on site — senior technicians like Ian delivering and training in person, so the venue team is confident and the machine is set up properly from the first shift.
Decades of expertise behind it — Marshalls International has been in the ice rink industry since 1984, pairing proven Olympia machines with industry-leading aftersales support.
A genuine long-term strategy — both organisations share a commitment to investing in high-quality equipment, improving operational efficiency and maintaining exceptional ice across the network — this is a relationship, not a transaction.
The question worth asking your own facility
A story like this is a good prompt for every rink operator to look at their own equipment honestly. If the UK’s largest operator treats resurfacing as a managed, maintained, long-term investment, it is worth asking whether yours is set up the same way. A few questions worth sitting with:
When was your resurfacer last serviced? — If you cannot answer quickly, it has probably been too long — and the busy winter season is the worst time to find out.
Is it due for renewal? — Older machines cost more to run and more to keep running. There is often a point where a new or refurbished machine, on a maintenance contract, works out cheaper than nursing an old one through another season.
Are you covered if it breaks down? — Do you know who you would call on a Saturday, whether the part is on a shelf or on a boat, and whether a hire machine could keep your ice open?
Is your machine maintained, or just used? — Scheduled, preventative servicing is what keeps ice quality high and unexpected failures low. Running to breakdown is always more expensive in the end.
If any of those gave you pause, it is worth a conversation. We supply new and refurbished Olympia machines, long-term hire options and full maintenance contracts — the same package that keeps the Planet Ice network running — scaled to rinks of every size.
Continuing the partnership
This latest delivery reflects the continued confidence Planet Ice places in Marshalls International, and the shared commitment behind a long-term partnership: high-quality equipment, better operational efficiency, and exceptional ice conditions across every venue. Seven machines in, that commitment shows no sign of slowing — and we look forward to supporting Planet Ice and its rinks for many years to come.
And whether you run a single community rink or a national network, the offer is the same one Planet Ice relies on: proven machines, real engineering support, and a partner who is still there long after the delivery.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who supplies Planet Ice's ice resurfacers?
Marshalls International has supplied seven Olympia ice resurfacers across the Planet Ice group, the UK's largest ice rink operator, including venues at Milton Keynes, Coventry, Hemel Hempstead, Solihull, Basingstoke, Uttoxeter and Altrincham — each on a full repair and maintenance contract.
What is included in a Marshalls maintenance contract?
Our full repair and maintenance contracts cover scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, breakdown support and replacement solutions where required, giving operators complete peace of mind and maximum machine reliability year-round.
How do I know if my ice resurfacer needs replacing?uy replacement nets, padding and spares?
If you are unsure when it was last serviced, running frequent repairs, or facing rising running costs, it may be time to consider renewal. We supply new and refurbished Olympia machines and can advise honestly on whether replacement or continued maintenance makes more sense for your facility.
Do you offer maintenance contracts to rinks other than Planet Ice?
Yes. The full repair and maintenance package that supports the Planet Ice network is available to rinks of every size, alongside new and refurbished Olympia machines and long-term hire options.
Where can I buy or hire an Olympia ice resurfacer in the UK?
Marshalls International supplies, hires and maintains Olympia ice resurfacers for rinks across the UK and worldwide, and has done since 1984. Contact our team or visit marshallsinternational.com to discuss machines, hire and maintenance contracts.
