Introduction to ICE

We wish all of our customers and fellow citizens a wonderful 2025 and are excited to introduce you to our parent and founding company Industrial Control Engineering, LLC!  ICE was founded in 2003 by Brad Morton after spending several years in the automation industry and is the original company name of Morton Solar & Electric. 

Our story...

It all started in Decatur, Illinois working for Caterpillar, Inc. mining truck division. While working for a small Evansville based company called Alfab Metals Corporation, my job was to design the electrical control systems for numerous machines to assemble mining trucks. What is an electrical control system? It's the power distribution, PLC Enclosure, HMI, and the software that goes into the machine. In other words, it's the 'brains' of the machine. 

Remarkably, about the this same time, Caterpillar was in the process of releasing the 797 Model which was to be the largest mining truck in the world. And, several of our machines were built to perform some of final steps of assembly to the wheels, drivetrain, and rear-end (RAX - Rear End Assembly) of this enormous machine. 

I spent almost 10 cumulative years supporting Cat's production of mining trucks & graders. It was a job I cherished and loved. Can you image being able to watch a 3,200HP diesel engine being started for the first time on a piece of equipment that you had such a major contribution to create? That was just part of the satisfaction that I was able to enjoy. Additionally, the assembly equipment that we created helped Caterpillar produce trucks more reliably, at faster cycle times, and better quality. We knew the results of our work was helping make Caterpillar more profitable and improve the operation of their equipment for thousands of customers all around the world? That was the rewarding career that I had while working for Caterpillar and part of the catalyst of the desire to save our customers money with solar, whether it be a residential home owner or a large corporation such as AstraZeneca. 

WE HAVE ALWAYS STRIVED TO DESIGN & BUILD SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS CATERPILLAR TOUGH!  

What is our business plan for 2025? 

Morton Solar & Electric will continue to focus on residential & small commercial solar & battery storage projects in the Tri-State region. Our service area is approximately a 100 mile radius within Evansville, Indiana. We will continue to build our presence in Southeast Illinois from our office in Mt. Carmel, and help build the Western Kentucky solar market. 

Industrial Control Engineering (ICE) will offer controls engineering and products to water facilities and manufacturers across the United States. We will also offer controls solutions to other business sectors such as Utilities, Refineries, Manufacturing, Automation, etc.

ICE Electrical Services will offer electrical & technical support services to facilities within 100 mile radius of Evansville, Indiana. This is our electrical contracting division for industrials that need high-tech support. We employ highly skilled IBEW electricians and can support all electrical support needs from top to bottom. 

WATCH ICE AND HELP US GROW!

Just as Morton Solar has established itself as the pinnacle of quality solar energy systems in Indiana, ICE will strive to build the world's most efficient water treatment facilities. 

In the face of climate change, we want to help provide life supporting sustenance to humanity in a more efficient and more resilient ways. 

We bring a higher level of automation and a fresh perspective of renewable energy to the water industry.

We are a small company that's already made a MASSIVE impact and will continue to do so. 

We are a Certified B Corporation and will continue to use our business as a force for good!