a few words about
who we are
NOICEONE manufactures, distributes and markets the world’s finest synthetic ice material used for skating, hockey and iceless curling.
NOICEONE is the result of decades of work by company founder John Thorpe of Southport, U.K. The history of our synthetic ice goes back to the 1980’s in manufacture, distribution and sales. Since then we have researched and developed the premier synthetic ice world wide.
“NOICEONE’s philosophy has always been to invest in the product and let it sell itself for a reasonable price.”
~John Thorpe – Founder
Our company legacy spans 40 years and thousands of synthetic ice rinks in more than 50 countries around the world.
learn more about
our facility
Do your research – most synthetic ice companies can not or will not tell where their product is made and who makes it. We on the other hand are extremely proud of our Joint Venture Partnership with OKULEN, of Ahaus Germany. You can visit their website read about our relationship and their expertise in engineered plastics worldwide.www.OKULEN.com
Manufacturing excellence for over 40 years through our German Partners OKULEN
- 19,500 tons pressed
each year - 19 sinter presses
- 240 employees
- Family owned business
- 21 CNC machines
a short summary of our
company history
October 2018
New ownership
John Thorpe decides it’s time to “enjoy life” and sells the company to long time Canadian distributor and friend Tim Oldfield.
2009
Joint Venture Manufacturing
Noiceone and Okulen enter manufacturing joint venture partnership
2006
Spanish Investment
Vitrathene receives major investment capital through Spanish venture capital firm
1993
Vitrathene
Vitrathene is borne manufacturing in the U.K. pressing and machining engineered plastics including sheets for synthetic ice
1987
High Density Plastics
John Thorpe buys High Density Plastics and perfects the heavy duty 18mm product design still in use today!
1982
Agency for Hi-Den Ice in UAE
John Thorpe becomes agent for H-Den ice in UAE and sold rinks in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and The Oman
1978
Worlds first commerically viable synthetic ice product
Hi-Den Ice of West Yorkshire (Todmorden) develops it’s first viable synthetic ice products.