Prudential Center, Newark NJ — ICA Heating commercial project

About ICA Heating

50+ YEARS OF COMMERCIAL
HEATING EXPERTISE

Industrial Combustion Associates has been New Jersey's trusted partner for commercial and industrial heating since 1974 — providing factory-authorized equipment, in-house engineering, and lifecycle service to engineers, contractors, and facility managers across NJ/NY.

1974Founded

50+Years in Business

NJ/NYService Territory

24/7Emergency Service

Our Mission

The Partner That
Stays With the System

Most heating equipment suppliers disappear after the sale. ICA was built on the opposite principle — we stay with the system for its entire lifecycle. From the first specification meeting through decades of maintenance, our team remains accountable for the performance of every system we touch.

That's why engineers trust us to protect their design intent, contractors rely on us to keep projects on schedule, and facility managers depend on us when their boiler goes down at 2am in January.

Factory-Authorized Equipment

Every product we supply comes with manufacturer-backed warranties, certified parts, and factory-trained service support.

In-House Engineering

Our engineers provide heat load analysis, equipment sizing, CAD support, and submittal documentation — not just product data sheets.

Lifecycle Accountability

Installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response — one relationship, for the life of the system.

Our History

Built Over Five Decades
of Earned Trust

1974

Founded in New Jersey

Industrial Combustion Associates established to serve the NJ/NY commercial heating market with factory-authorized equipment and in-house engineering.

1980s

Expanded Manufacturer Partnerships

Became authorized distributors for Patterson-Kelley, Parker, DeDietrich, and other leading commercial boiler manufacturers.

1990s

Full-Service Operations

Added 24/7 emergency service, preventive maintenance programs, and startup & commissioning to support the full equipment lifecycle.

2000s

Institutional & Public Sector Growth

Secured long-term contracts with schools, universities, hospitals, water treatment facilities, and correctional institutions across NJ/NY.

2010s

Engineering-Led Approach

Built in-house engineering team for heat load analysis, system design, CAD support, and BAS integration guidance.

Today

50+ Years & Counting

Serving NJ/NY with factory-authorized equipment, in-house engineering, and lifecycle service — trusted by hundreds of engineers, contractors, and facility managers.

Our Team

The People Behind
Every Project

ICA's strength is our people — experienced engineers, field technicians, and sales professionals who understand commercial heating inside and out.

John Looes

Sales & Service Manager

Leading ICA's sales and service operations since 2015. John manages customer relationships across NJ/NY and coordinates field service for commercial and institutional clients.

Mike Rupp

Engineered Sales

With over a decade at ICA, Mike specializes in engineered heating solutions for complex commercial and industrial projects — from specification through commissioning.

Luke Wonnell

Heating Design Engineer

Luke provides in-house engineering support for heat load analysis, equipment sizing, system design, and submittal documentation for mechanical engineers and contractors.