Caframo
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1955 |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | CaframoBrands.com |
Caframo is a Canadian manufacturing company based in Ontario.[1][2][3][4]
Background
[edit]Founded in 1955 by Hans Heidolph,[5] Caframo is privately owned and manufactures products including laboratory overhead stirrers, specialty fans, heaters, thermoelectric fans, and thermoelectric lighting.[6][7] The company name originally evolved from the development of Canadian Fractional Motors and the products that use them.[8][9] In 1996, General Manager Tony Solecki purchased the company.[10][11]
Currently, the company is organized into two divisions:[12] Caframo Brands focuses on consumer products, including the Ecofan, JOI Lamp, specialty marine fans,[13] and heaters; while Caframo Laboratory Solutions focuses on laboratory stirrers[14] and accessories.[15]
In 2018, Caframo was named "Business of the Year" by the Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce[16] and was presented with the "Community Conservation Award" from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists.[17] In 2019, the Caframo True North Heater was named as the "Best Overall Electric Heater for RVs" by The Drive magazine.[18]
Ecofan
[edit]Ecofan is the very first heat-powered stove fan to market.[19] Since the original Ecofan’s debut, Caframo has introduced several new Ecofan models including the low-temperature BelAir Model 806, patented UltrAir 810, and AirMax 812, all of which are sold to consumers in North America, United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand, and Japan.[20]
Ecofans use thermoelectric technology to convert a temperature difference into electricity.[21] The base of the Ecofan collects heat from the top of the woodstove, while the fins at the top of the Ecofan, or heat sink, maintain a cool temperature by drawing in cooler air from behind your stove.[22]
The company has been awarded two Vesta Awards from Hearth & Home magazine, in 2007 for the low-temperature BelAir model and in 2019 for the 8200 Series.[23]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- National Marine Distributors Association Gold Supplier of the Year Award (2018)[24]
- Fisheries Supply Innovation Award (Lighting) for JOI Lamp (2014)[25]
- SAIL Magazine Pittman Innovation Award Winner for Taku Hatch Fan (2013)[26]
- International Casual Furnishings Association Design Excellence Award (Outdoor Lighting) for JOI Lamp (2011)[27]
- National Hardware Show Retailer’s Choice Award for Caframo Ecofan (2010)[28]
References
[edit]- ^ "Housewares: Beyond form meets function" UPI. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Made in Canada" Hardlines HiQ. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Caframo Donates 100 Ecofans to Utility Assistance Program" United WAy of Bruce Grey. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Caframo Charity Committee Raises $18,720 for Lion’s Head Daycare" Bruce Peninsula Press. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "25 Years of Ecofan" Fires & Fireplaces. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ (02-24-2015) "Caframo marks 60 years". Owen Sound Sun Times.
- ^ (10-06-2015) "After 60 years, Caframo still committed to community, products". The Wharton Echo.
- ^ "Wiarton Fly-In" International Flying Farmer. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ (03-08-2016) "Caframo's German roots created a unique Canadian company". The Wharton Echo.
- ^ "Caframo and the EcoFan" Stove Fan Reviews. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ (04-23-2015) "Caframo plans major expansion". Owen Sound Sun Times.
- ^ "Manufacturers perform facelifts on products and processes" Canadian Manufacturing. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Canadian Company Moves Cabin Fan Production Back Home" Canadian Yachting. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "A Stem Cell-Seeded Nanofibrous Scaffold for Auditory Nerve Replacement" US Department of the Army. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Biological Shakers & Stirrers Market Report" Associates 99. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "Owen Sound Chamber Awards" Bayshore Broadcasting. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "NATURE CLUB NEWS July 2018" Owen Sound Field Naturalists. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "Best Electric Heater for RVs: Stay Warm and Cozy on the Road" The Drive. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "For Woodburning Stove Owners: The Ecofan Requires No Power" Core 77. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Caframo Ecofan Reviews - Detailed Buyers' Guide" Wood Stove Reviews. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Three Reasons You Need a Wood Stove Fan" Field and Stream. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "The Caframo Ecofan: Your One-Stop Comprehensive Guide" eFirePlaceStore.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "2019 Vesta Award Winners" Vesta Awards. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Sea-Dog, Uflex USA & Gold Eagle Win 2018 NMDA Supplier of the Year Awards" NMDA. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "2014 Fisheries Supply Innovation Award Winners Announced" Northwest Yachting. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ 2013 Pittman Innovation Award Winner: Caframo Taku Hatch Fan" SAIL Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "ICFA awards top efforts in design, manufacturing and sales" Casual Living. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Thirty-three Products Singled Out for Hardware Retailing - Retailers' Choice Awards" National Hardware Show. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
External links
[edit]- CaframoBrands.com Official site