FT. SMITH, Ark. — During the week of Sept. 8, Rheem celebrated its 45th year of operation in Fort Smith, Ark. The company opened the air conditioning manufacturing site in 1970 and selected Fort Smith due to its central location and accessibility to many major U.S. markets. Today, the plant is Rheem’s manufacturing site for its commercial heating and cooling equipment, and it remains the headquarters for Rheem’s Air Conditioning Division.
“Forty-five years is a tremendous milestone, and we want to take time to reflect on our past, celebrate our present and look ahead to our future,” said Mike Branson, vice president and general manager, Rheem Air Conditioning Division. “When something works, you stick with it. One thing that has worked is being here in Fort Smith. Rheem looks forward to many more years in this great city.”