TEC's Timeline of Innovation
1961 Infrared:
Patented the first ceramic infrared 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 infrared 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 infrared grill to employ radiant glass emitter panels to permit cooking with virtually 100% infrared energy. TEC also introduced its innovative upscale, all-metal "Ultimate Island" build-in enclosures and the first portable infrared gas grill for table-top use.
2002 Mobile Technology:
Introduced the first electric infrared grill in a portable, tabletop model (the Cherokee).
The 2005 Grilling Revolution:
TEC began the next revolution in grilling with its introduction of a virtually flare-proof, infrared gas grill that employs a new, more durable all-metal infrared burner, distributes 100% infrared 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.
