Founded in 1865, Vulcan is one of the world’s largest restaurant equipment manufacturers. They began as the Hart Manufacturing Company, a small operation in Louisville, Kentucky that made cooking stoves. Throughout the early 1900s, the company began to grow into the business you know today, acquiring the name Vulcan and its commercial lines in 1949.Vulcan is known for its high-quality, energy efficient products. Designed for commercial use, Vulcan equipment is perfect for restaurants, diners, bistros, and cafeterias that need a reliable stove in order to serve their customers. Associated with Vulcan Food Equipment Group, Vulcan is a division of ITW Food Equipment Group.