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History
Char-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. 2014: Introduces WiFi-connected electric smokers.

Awards and Mentions
1984: 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

 * Char-Broil®
 * Dancook®
 * Oklahoma Joe's®
 * Quantum®
 * SABER®
 * Thermos®