History
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1898
Detroit Automatic Stoker Company was founded - Detroit Stoker were first built in Detroit, MI.
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1898
First Detroit Stoker developed - "V" Type Stoker, Screw Feed.
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1898
First Patent for Detroit Stoker Company issued on April 19, 1898.
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1902
First Patent for Detroit Stoker Company issued on April 19, 1898.
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1919
First installation of a Multiple Retort Stoker.
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1922
Manufacturing moved to Monroe, MI.
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1925
First installation of a Unistoker.
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1928
First installation of a LoStoker.
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1938
RotoGrate Stoker developed.
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1953
Acquired Westinghouse Stoker & Undulating Grate.
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1959
Reciprograte Stoker developed.
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1961
Acquired the Stoker division of American Engineering, Taylor & Vibra-Grate Stokers.
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1962
Acquired Durabilt Conveyor Systems of Chicago Firebrick, Pneumatic Ash & Material Handling Systems.
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1967
Rotary Seal Feeder developed.
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1970
Acquired Joseph F Kiesler Co., Buckets & Grapples.
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1972
RotoStoker VCG developed.
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1974
Acquired Monroe Auto Equipment & expanded manufacturing facility.
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1975
Acquired Midwest Metallurgical Laboratory, Inc. of Marshall, MI.
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1978
Licensed by Babcock Product Engineering, Traveling Grate, Mass Burning Chain Stokers.
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1979
Acquired Canton Stoker Corp., Overfire Air & Coal Systems, Packaged Incinerators & Pumps.
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1980
Acquired Columbus Conveyor, Material Handling.
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1982
Detroit Hydrograte Stoker developed.
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1984
Acquired LaClede Stoker Co.
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1985
Detroit Ultraflo Mixer Developed.
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1992
Liquid & Gaseous Burners developed.
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1997
WoodPak Stoker Developed.
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1998
100 year anniversary.
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2000
DSC works with Univ. of Utah to develop advanced technology & Pilot Scale Combustor.
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2002
Discontinued operations at Midwest Metallurgical Laboratory, Inc. of Marhsall, MI.
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2006
Detroit Stoker Company became a privately held company.
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2009
Acquired GTS Energy Reciprocating Grate Combustion System.
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2011
Detroit Double Flap Airlock developed.
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2016
Detroit LNX Ultra Low NOx Burner developed.
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2018
Detroit CNX Low NOx Burner developed.
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2019
Detroit Bagasse Triple Drum Feeder developed.
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2021
Detroit Pellet Metering Feeder & Pellet Distributor Spout developed.
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2022
Detroit HADES Burner developed.
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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.