The TEC Timeline:

 

1961 Infra-Red:

Patented the first ceramic infra-red burner in the U.S. This device is widely used in commercial cooking and has exploded into the residential gas grill scene.

 

 

1980 Breakthrough Firsts:

Introduced the first infra-red gas grill with the following innovations:

• Flavor-enhancing channeled cooking grid design
• Gas tank concealed inside grill cabinet
• First all-stainless-steel gas grill
• First deep fryer attachment for gas grill
• First frying griddle attachment for gas grill

 

 

2000 Improvements:

 

Introduced the first infra-red grill to employ radiant glass emitter panels to permit cooking with virtually 100% infra-red energy. TEC also introduced its innovative upscale, all-metal "Ultimate Island" build-in enclosures and the first portable infra-red gas grill for table-top use.

 

 

 

 

 

2002 Mobile Technology:

Introduced the first electric infra-red grill in a portable, tabletop model.

 

 

 

 

 

The 2005 Grilling Revolution:

TEC began the next revolution in grilling with its introduction of a virtually flare-proof, infra-red gas grill that employs a new, more durable all-metal infra-red burner, distributes 100% infra-red energy with complete uniformity of heat across the cooking surface and provides an enhanced charbroil taste. Winner of Hearth & Home magazine's 2005 Vesta Awards for Best New Gas Barbecue and Best New Outdoor Room Product.