History

  • 1898

    Detroit Automatic Stoker Company was founded - Detroit Stoker were first built in Detroit, MI.

  • 1898

    First Detroit Stoker developed - "V" Type Stoker, Screw Feed.

  • 1898

    First Patent for Detroit Stoker Company issued on April 19, 1898.

  • 1902

    First Patent for Detroit Stoker Company issued on April 19, 1898.

  • 1919

    First installation of a Multiple Retort Stoker.

  • 1922

    Manufacturing moved to Monroe, MI.

  • 1925

    First installation of a Unistoker.

  • 1928

    First installation of a LoStoker.

  • 1938

    RotoGrate Stoker developed.

  • 1953

    Acquired Westinghouse Stoker & Undulating Grate.

  • 1959

    Reciprograte Stoker developed.

  • 1961

    Acquired the Stoker division of American Engineering, Taylor & Vibra-Grate Stokers.

  • 1962

    Acquired Durabilt Conveyor Systems of Chicago Firebrick, Pneumatic Ash & Material Handling Systems.

  • 1967

    Rotary Seal Feeder developed.

  • 1970

    Acquired Joseph F Kiesler Co., Buckets & Grapples.

  • 1972

    RotoStoker VCG developed.

  • 1974

    Acquired Monroe Auto Equipment & expanded manufacturing facility.

  • 1975

    Acquired Midwest Metallurgical Laboratory, Inc. of Marshall, MI.

  • 1978

    Licensed by Babcock Product Engineering, Traveling Grate, Mass Burning Chain Stokers.

  • 1979

    Acquired Canton Stoker Corp., Overfire Air & Coal Systems, Packaged Incinerators & Pumps.

  • 1980

    Acquired Columbus Conveyor, Material Handling.

  • 1982

    Detroit Hydrograte Stoker developed.

  • 1984

    Acquired LaClede Stoker Co.

  • 1985

    Detroit Ultraflo Mixer Developed.

  • 1992

    Liquid & Gaseous Burners developed.

  • 1997

    WoodPak Stoker Developed.

  • 1998

    100 year anniversary.

  • 2000

    DSC works with Univ. of Utah to develop advanced technology & Pilot Scale Combustor.

  • 2002

    Discontinued operations at Midwest Metallurgical Laboratory, Inc. of Marhsall, MI.

  • 2006

    Detroit Stoker Company became a privately held company.

  • 2009

    Acquired GTS Energy Reciprocating Grate Combustion System.

  • 2011

    Detroit Double Flap Airlock developed.

  • 2016

    Detroit LNX Ultra Low NOx Burner developed.

  • 2018

    Detroit CNX Low NOx Burner developed.

  • 2019

    Detroit Bagasse Triple Drum Feeder developed.

  • 2021

    Detroit Pellet Metering Feeder & Pellet Distributor Spout developed.

  • 2022

    Detroit HADES Burner developed.

  • 2023

    125 year anniversary.


Since 1898, Detroit Stoker Company has been a leading supplier of combustion systems and equipment which have been used worldwide. Detroit® Combustion Systems have been used for the production of steam used for heat, industrial processing and electric power generation. These systems have been fired by coal, biomass, municipal solid waste and many other fuels. Detroit® has taken a leadership role in the development of environmentally responsible systems that make power generating plants good neighbors in their communities.

Detroit Stoker Company's proven history speaks for itself.  You can view the history of Detroit Stoker Company by clicking through the timeline of accomplishments at the top of this page.

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