Discover the history of Rediheat, from our deep Cleveland roots to becoming America's trusted food heating solution.
1914
Our story begins in Cleveland, Ohio, where George H. Scott and Carl S. Fetzer founded the George H. Scott Machine Co. This marked the beginning of what would become a century-long tradition of American manufacturing excellence.
1922
The company began manufacturing vacuum cleaners designed by Cleveland inventor James B. Kirby in 1918. This innovation would become the foundation of our expertise in precision manufacturing and customer service.
1956
Kirby vacuum cleaners had grown to be sold door-to-door by 4,000 salespeople nationwide. What made Kirby unique was their revolutionary offer of free replacement parts for the life of each vacuum—a testament to quality that would influence our approach to customer service decades later.
The Foundation of Excellence
Because Kirby embroidered their vacuum bags, the company developed a sophisticated sewing department. This seemingly small detail would prove crucial to our future, as it gave us the manufacturing expertise that would eventually lead to Rediheat's innovative food heating solutions.
1986
The company joined the Berkshire Hathaway family, providing the stability and resources for continued innovation.
2003
Bagless vacuums gained popularity in the 1990's, so by 2003, the company's sewing department needed new purpose. Demonstrating the Cleveland spirit of adaptation and innovation, the company began manufacturing pizza delivery bags alongside other specialized sewn products, including antenna bags for the U.S. Army.
Rediheat is Born
Dave Breen acquired the pizza bag division of the business in 2003. This pivotal moment marked the birth of Rediheat—a company built on over 90 years of Cleveland manufacturing expertise, innovative engineering, and unwavering commitment to quality.
20+ Years of Heating Innovation
Today, Rediheat stands as a proud testament to American manufacturing excellence. For over two decades, we've been delivering reliable food heating technology that keeps meals hot and customers satisfied.
From pizza delivery to Meals on Wheels programs, we're honored to play a part in bringing hot, delicious meals to people across the country.
Our technology ensures that whether it's a family's Friday night pizza or a senior citizen's daily meal, it arrives as hot and fresh as intended.
The Rediheat Quality Promise
The RediHeat thermal bag for food delivery and patented electronic heating technology provide superior temperature retention, keeping your food hot for 45 minutes. Our products are all made in the USA and all heating elements come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty—we stand behind our products!
Our complete, ready-to-use Heated Food Delivery Systems consist of an insulated thermal bag for superior temperature retention, patented heating element, and cord. All RediHeat heaters are A/C and plug directly into a wall outlet prior to delivery, taking only 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The patented heating technology is designed to keep your food hot for 45 minutes.
When you choose Rediheat, you're choosing a company with deep roots in American manufacturing, a commitment to innovation, and a genuine dedication to keeping food hot and customers happy. We're not just making heating bags—we're preserving a tradition of Cleveland craftsmanship while advancing the technology that keeps America's meals warm.
