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| Char-Broil logo | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Outdoor Living, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Georgia , USA |
Key people | Chris Robbins, CEO |
| Products | Outdoor grills and smokers |
| Website | http://www.charbroil.com/ |
History
editChar-Broil is the world’s oldest operating grill brand. The company has been driven by tradition and six generations of family-ownership. Char-Broil works on innovation and making outdoor cooking available and affordable to everyone.
1948: Launches with its first cast-iron grill, showcasing features that it would evolve to shape the modern charcoal grill.
1960s: Due to increased demand, Char-Broil begins mass-producing its gas grills.
1961: Patents the first grease-handling system for an outdoor grill, making grilling safer and easier.
1970s: The first to package the LP tank and grill in one box, revolutionizing the backyard grill industry.
1970s: Introduces the first electric grills, portable gas grills and table-top grills.
1980s: Introduces Certified Parts and Accessories, letting backyard enthusiasts’ grills look and cook like new.
1990s: Introduces new paints, easy-to-clean materials and features along with the now-ubiquitous electronic ignition system.
1997: Acquires the New Braunfels Smoker Company and adds more heavy-duty charcoal grills, smokers and accessories to its lineup.
1997: Acquires the barbecue grill division of the Thermos Company of Schaumburg, Illinois (January 31, 1997.)
1998: Purchased the Oklahoma Joe's® brand of high-end smokers, grills and accessories, to cement an unbeatable outdoor cooking selection.
2006: Partners with TEC® to offer backyard chefs the technology of the only gas grills to deliver the juicy taste of charcoal-grilled foods.
2011: Introduces SABER® grills – a line of premium grills.
2011: Expands in the European market with the Dancook brand.
2014: Introduces the Kettleman™, an infrared charcoal grill, featuring no-fall through grates, no flare-ups, a hinged lid and other features not seen in most kettle-style charcoal grills.</ br>
2014: Introduces WiFi-connected electric smokers.
Awards and Mentions
edit1984: Char-Broil CB940 grill is cited as the "World's Best BBQ Grill" in the Book of Bests.
1999: The Patio Bistro won the Honorable Mention Award in new Products for Mature Markets Design Competition from the American Society of Aging.
2000: Golden Hammer Award Winner in Outdoor Living.
2001: Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in new product design and innovation.
2002: Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in new product design and innovation.
2003 - 2008: Silver Award Winner in Barbecue by Home Channel News.
2008: Char-Broil's Big Easy® oil-less infrared turkey fryer wins a VESTA Award at the HPBA Expo.
2011: Char-Broil won the first and sixth place Award of Excellence by National Barbecue Association for the Pinch of Sizzle Mystic Marinade and Pinch of Sizzle Mad Mustard seasonings.
2013: Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Thin™ grill won the Gold Medal Honor at the International BBQ Awards in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
2015: Men's Journal features the Char-Broil Kettleman™ as one of the top 50 must have's for 2015.
2015: AmazingRibs.com Top Ten Best Value Award in four categories: Tailget and Portable grills (Grill2Go X200), Gas Grills (Commercial Series Stainless Black 3-Burner), Charcoal Grills (Char-Broil CB940X) and Backyard Smokers (Electric Gas Smoker).
Brands
edit- Char-Broil®
- Dancook®
- Oklahoma Joe's®
- Quantum®
- SABER®
- Thermos®