Market Forge Knows Steam
Market Forge knows a thing or two about steam. After all, they've been
around
for over 110 years. Founded in 1896 in Boston by the Beckwith family,
the company originally built meat racks for historic Quincy Market (Faneuil
Hall). By the 1920s, Market Forge was committed to improving the foodservice
industry as a whole. The manufacturing company emerged as a national entity,
specializing in meat racks and refrigeration equipment. Towards the end
of the decade, Market Forge began to fabricate products out of stainless
steel. One of their new products was a cast iron vegetable steamer, which
was the first modern steam cooker.
In the 1970s, Market Forge sold many of its divisions and focused on becoming the premier steam equipment manufacturer in the world. By adding products to its line such as steam jacketed kettles and tilting skillets the company was well on its way to completing its mission. Confirming the employees passion for their work, the company was collectively purchased and converted into an ESOP, effectively making every worker a fractional owner. Today Market Forge has over 350 models of steam equipment, more than any other company in the industry. With so many models, it's not about selling to the customer, it's about fitting the customer. That's the Market Forge advantage. Below you will find info on categories of steamers Market Forge builds. For detailed info on specific products, please visit our product literature page. Feel free to contact your sales rep or our friendly & knowledgeable staff with any questions.