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The UK’s Ice Rink Specialists- Everything From One Supplier
If you run an ice rink in the UK, there is one number worth having above all others. Marshalls International has been the country’s ice rink specialist since 1984 — the single source that rinks, arenas, events and seasonal operators turn to for machines, equipment, parts, servicing and, just as importantly, expert advice. Whatever your rink needs, the answer is almost always the same: one call covers the lot.
In an industry this specialised, that matters more than it might in others.
There aren’t many ice rink suppliers in the UK, and fewer still that genuinely do everything — supply and hire, sell and service, install and advise — under one roof.
Marshalls does. Here’s what “everything from one supplier” actually means, and why it’s the reason so many rinks won’t go anywhere else.
The UK's single source for ice rinks
Most suppliers do one thing. A dealer sells you a machine. A parts company sells you parts. A service firm fixes what breaks. You end up stitching together a handful of relationships and hoping they all talk to each other when something goes wrong.
Marshalls International is built the other way round. We’re the one supplier that covers the whole life of a rink and everything on it — so instead of five contacts, you have one team that already knows your rink, your machine and your season. For a busy operator, that single relationship is worth as much as any individual product.
Buy, hire, or both
Whether you want to own your equipment or hire it, we do both — and we’ll tell you honestly which makes more sense for your situation:
- Buy — new, used and factory-refurbished ice resurfacers and edgers, including electric models, with finance and trade-in options to spread the cost.
- Hire — a finite but well-stocked fleet for temporary rinks, seasonal attractions, events, and cover while your own machine is serviced — led by the compact electric WM Pinguino.
Because we have no reason to push you one way or the other, the advice you get is genuinely about what suits your rink. That’s a rare thing when most suppliers only offer one path.
Everything else your rink needs
The machine is only the start. From one supplier, we also provide:
- Parts and servicing — genuine spare parts held in stock for next-day UK delivery, and factory-trained engineers who service all makes of machine, not just our own, with 24/7 emergency support.
- Ice paint and line marking — Jet Ice paints, in-ice logos and our precision line-painting service — plus the new Line Pro system for rinks that paint their own ice.
- Hockey goals and barriers — Riley Sports goals, nets and accessories, barrier systems, glass and complete arena refurbishments.
- Skate aids and sharpening — the largest skate aid range in Europe, plus SSM skate-sharpening equipment.
- Driver training — on all makes of resurfacer, with real on-ice practice, so your team produces safe, consistent ice.
- Rink management software — SubZero, to keep the day-to-day running of your facility organised in one place.
A single part or a complete arena, across the UK, Europe and worldwide — it all comes from the same place.
You get more than equipment — you get expertise
This is the part that doesn’t fit on a spec sheet. When you come to Marshalls, you’re not just buying a product; you’re buying four decades of hard-won knowledge about how rinks actually work. That expertise is led from the top by our Managing Director, Mark Johnson, whose experience in the ice industry is as deep as anyone’s in the country.
Mark has run ice operations at major arenas, delivered projects at the highest level — including bringing professional ice hockey back to one of the UK’s biggest venues — and has spent a lifetime around the machines, the ice and the people who keep rinks running. When you ask Marshalls a question, that’s the level of experience answering it. It’s why operators come to us not just to buy, but to think things through.
Planning a new rink, or a winter one? Start with a conversation
Some of the most valuable things we do never appear on an invoice. If you’re planning a new permanent rink, a refurbishment, or a temporary winter or outdoor rink, the single best first step is to talk to us — before you commit to anything.
We’ll tell you honestly what’s realistic, what you’ll need, what to budget for, and what to think about that you might not have considered: the right machine for your ice size and site, the skate aids your visitors will need, the paint, the support, the timeline. For a first-time operator especially, that advice turns a daunting project into a clear plan. For an experienced one, it’s a sounding board from people who’ve seen it all before.
Why rinks choose Marshalls
Pulling it together, here’s why Marshalls International is the UK’s go-to ice rink specialist:
- Everything from one supplier — machines, hire, parts, servicing, paint, goals, barriers, skate aids, training and software — one call covers the lot.
- Buy or hire, with honest advice — we offer both, so the recommendation is about your rink, not our sales target.
- Real expertise, led by Mark Johnson — four decades of ice industry experience behind every conversation.
- Support that shows up — next-day parts, engineers for all makes, 24/7 emergency cover.
- Trusted across the country — the overwhelming majority of UK rinks rely on Marshalls — from community pads to the biggest arenas.
- Since 1984 — a family business and established market leader, in the UK and worldwide.
One call covers the lot
Whatever stage you’re at — buying your first machine, hiring for a winter rink, planning a brand-new facility, or simply needing advice you can trust — there’s no better place to start than Marshalls International. We’ve been the UK’s ice rink specialists since 1984, and we’d be glad to help with yours.
Get in touch with the team today. One call really does cover the lot.
frequently asked questions
Who supplies ice rink equipment in the UK?
Marshalls International is the UK's leading ice rink specialist, supplying ice resurfacers, parts, servicing, ice paint, hockey goals, barriers, skate aids, driver training and rink management software — to buy or hire — from one source. The business has served ice rinks across the UK and worldwide since 1984.
Where can I buy an ice resurfacer in the UK?
Marshalls International sells new, used and factory-refurbished ice resurfacers and edgers, with finance and trade-in options, and also hires machines for temporary and seasonal rinks. Contact the team to discuss the right option for your rink.
Can Marshalls advise on setting up a new or winter ice rink?
Yes. Marshalls provides expert, no-obligation advice on new permanent rinks, refurbishments and temporary or winter rinks — from choosing the right equipment to planning the whole project. It's one of the most valuable things the team does, and it starts with a simple conversation.
Does Marshalls International do more than sell machines?
Far more. As well as selling and hiring machines, Marshalls provides parts, servicing for all makes, ice paint and line marking, hockey goals and barriers, skate aids, driver training, rink management software and 24/7 support — everything a rink needs, from one supplier.
What makes Marshalls International the UK's ice rink specialist?
Breadth and expertise. Marshalls covers the whole life of a rink from one team, led by Managing Director Mark Johnson's four decades of ice industry experience, and is trusted by the overwhelming majority of UK rinks — a genuine one-stop specialist, since 1984.
