Smith Ice Started out with just as a past time hobby of it`s owner,Ira Smith. Smith ice Beginnings wère very humble to say the least. Smith has been a from the ground up operation since day one and we truly remember where we started.Founded in the basement of our old house, Smith Ice grew out of the basement into the backyard and eventually into a warehouse manufacturing facility.This part is still under construction and willeventually include more information on our history and our future projectory. more... See more text