MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — The first heat pump units have rolled off the production line at the new Ice Air facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The start of production there emphasizes the company’s commitment to American-made clean energy solutions, a press release from Ice Air said.
“We are extraordinarily excited about these first units coming off the line,” said Ric Nadel, founder and CEO at Ice Air. “Our dedication to making products in America was recognized with our being awarded a 2023 U.S. government grant. Now, it’s become a reality.”
The newly operational 30,000-square-foot facility represents the first phase of Ice Air’s plans; the company is constructing a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility designed to produce next-generation cold-climate heat pump systems, including heat exchangers, sheet metal, and final assembly — all assembled in the United States.
“My role allowed me to apply decades of experience to this high-impact startup effort, one backed by that $17.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supporting domestic HVAC manufacturing,” said Jason Dowdy, COO at Ice Air and head of the Spartanburg operations.
The RSK Series packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps are among Ice Air’s most popular models, engineered for modern energy standards and for easy use in renovations and retrofits, the press release said. Designed from the ground up for ultra-high efficiency, RSK models offer advanced features in a durable and user-friendly package, the press release said.
“We’re launching package terminal units first in Spartanburg because the global heat pump market is substantial and growing fast,” said Tom Glass, director of sales and marketing at Ice Air. “But it’s just the beginning for our overall cold-climate heat pump strategy, a market that’s projected to reach over $200 billion by 2032. Moreover, roughly 35% of heat pump sales to replace existing systems are driven by energy-efficiency needs, government incentives, and decarbonization efforts.”