PERU, Ind. — Bryan Steam LLC, originators of the “Flexible Water Tube” boiler design, reports it is celebrating its 100th year in business during 2016.
The company is planning an open house in August for its employees, North American representatives, vendors, and local and state dignitaries. The date has yet to be determined.
Bryan Steam’s manufacturing facility here will host the “family picnic” event and will include food, tours, and more.
“The team here is proud to continue the tradition of Bryan Steam for the next 100 years,” says Bryan O’Toole, president of Bryan Steam.
Founded in 1916 as the Bryan Harvester Co. by George Bryan, the company began by producing cars and steam-powered tractors.
In 1922, the company stopped such production after the rise of the gasoline engine. Bryan Harvester then refined and marketed the bent water tube boiler that had powered the steam-powered vehicles and became Bryan Steam LLC, the company says.
Today, Bryan Steam offers a broad range of boilers to meet customers’ needs, including gas-, oil- and gas/oil-fired boilers, as well as electric, condensing, low-NOx and knockdown boilers, the company adds.
The “Flexible Water Tube” design provides fast, natural internal circulation for maximum heat transfer and operating efficiency. Bryan Steam also manufactures indirect water heaters, pool heaters, feed systems and related equipment and accessories.
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