First Ice Air Heat Pump Units Roll Off the Line in Spartanburg, South Carolina

MOUNT VERNON, New York — Ice Air announced that the first heat pump units have rolled off the production line at its newly opened Spartanburg, South Carolina warehouse. This milestone underlines the company’s commitment to American-made clean energy solutions.

“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 warehouse is the first phase of a broader expansion. Ice Air constructing a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility designed to produce next-gen cold climate heat pump systems, including heat exchangers, sheet metal, and final assembly — all domestically assembled in the United States.

Jason Dowdy, COO at Ice Air and head of the Spartanburg operations, adds: “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.”

The RSK Series packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps are one of Ice Air’s most popular models, engineered for modern energy standards for easy use as a replacement for renovations or retrofits. Designed from the ground up for ultrahigh efficiency, RSK offers advanced features in a durable and user-friendly package.

Key Attributes of RSK:

Ultra-high efficiency – Energy Efficient Ratios (EERs) to 9.5;
Advanced tangential indoor blower provides balanced air flow;
Standard programmable digital touchpad controls (5/2 or 7 day programming);
Heavy duty, commercial-grade construction throughout;
G90 galvanized steel construction, powder-coated drain and base pans; and
Furniture-grade, powder-coated Cabinetry.

“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.”

Market demand is especially strong in renovation-heavy metropolitan regions of the northeast where property owners are opting for replacements due to their cost effectiveness and efficiency.

“This is especially true in hospitality and multi-unit commercial residential buildings undergoing upgrades,” Glass continued. “Owners and developers want American‑made solutions, and we’re delivering just that.”

“Ice Air’s vision is emerging strong,” Nadel added. “We’re proud to help build a cleaner, more efficient future. Our Spartanburg facility will do that with these next-gen systems. This is only the beginning!”

The company points out that other series that will be produced in Spartanburg in the future include the RSXC, SPXC (cold climate single packaged heat pumps), VSHPGE (vertical stack geothermal water source heat pumps), and HPWH (heat pump water heaters).

To learn more about the RSK Series PTACs, heat pumps, and Ice Air’s U.S. manufacturing expansion or its Spartanburg facility, visit www.ice-air.com.