Reddy Ice is a leading ice manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. The company has a rich history that spans several decades, with roots dating back to the early 20th century.

The origins of Reddy Ice can be traced back to 1927 when a company called Reddy Refrigeration was established in Dallas, Texas. Initially, Reddy Refrigeration focused on manufacturing and distributing iceboxes, which were common household appliances used to keep food and beverages cool before the advent of electric refrigerators.

Over the years, Reddy Refrigeration expanded its operations and diversified its offerings. In the 1940s, the company began producing and distributing block ice, which was widely used in the food and beverage industry for cooling and preservation purposes. In the following decades, Reddy Refrigeration continued to grow and innovate, incorporating new technologies and expanding its product lines to include bagged ice and other ice-related products.

In 1998, Reddy Refrigeration underwent a significant transformation and rebranded itself as Reddy Ice, with a renewed focus on ice manufacturing and distribution. The company continued to expand its operations through acquisitions and organic growth, establishing itself as a leading player in the ice industry. Today, Reddy Ice operates a vast network of ice manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across the United States, serving customers in various industries, including foodservice, retail, hospitality, healthcare, events, and more.

Reddy Ice is known for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer service. The company follows stringent manufacturing standards to ensure that its ice products are pure, clean, and safe for consumption. Reddy Ice is made from purified water and is free from impurities, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, including food and beverage service, healthcare, hospitality, events and more. Reddy Ice also emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility, taking measures to minimize its environmental impact and promote recycling and waste reduction.

With a long-standing history and a reputation for excellence, Reddy Ice has become a trusted name in the ice industry, providing reliable ice products and services to customers nationwide, which requires the use of distribution facilities across the country. These distribution facilities play a crucial role in the company’s operations and are essential for ensuring reliable and efficient delivery of ice products to it’s customers. Thompson Engineering designed the Reddy Ice distribution facility located in Denver, Colorado which is part of the extensive network of distribution centers strategically located across the country.

When it came to designing this 55,000 square-foot distribution facility our team approached the project with efficiency, quality, safety and reliability as our top priority and focus. We understand that the mechanical design for a facility housing a product like ice, is a very delicate system and one that can impact the overall operational efficiency of the organization. Efficient systems are critical not only for maintaining appropriate temperatures to prevent ice melting but also to properly produce, store and minimize product waste.

Quality is also a core value for Reddy Ice and we implemented this into our design. The mechanical design can impact the quality and freshness of the ice products. Adequate ventilation, humidity control and temperature management were critical components to consider to ensure the ice remains fresh, clean and safe as well as meet the standards of Reddy Ice.

Additionally, our mechanical design took into consideration the reliability and maintenance of the equipment and systems in order to minimize downtime and disruptions in operations which ensures continuous and reliable ice production and supply to customers. Proper access, clearance and maintenance space for equipment can all help to reduce downtime and ensure smooth operations.

We are incredibly proud to be a trusted partnered with Reddy Ice to design an integral part of their operating infrastructure and represent their long-standing history and reputation for excellence in the Denver and surrounding markets.