Who We Are, What We Do, and Why It Matters
Our story is built on quality, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful solutions and lasting relationships.
About US
THE BRISKHEAT DIFFERENCE SINCE 1949
Inovative freeze protection and process heating systems engineered for reliability and performance.
For over 70 years, BriskHeat has manufactured flexible surface heating elements, controls, and accessories for unlimited applications.
With a broad range of experience in solving your applications for viscosity control, condensation prevention, process heat, and freeze protection, BriskHeat has become the world-wide leader in flexible surface heat and heat trace applications for piping, vessels, pumps, valves, and other objects
WHAT SETS US APART
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Our Core Technology
BriskHeat's patented multi-stranded resistance wire provides our products durability and flexibility that is unmatched by competitors.
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Our Custom Capabilities
No two applications are exactly alike. That's why we develop solutions designed specifically for your process, environment, and performance requirements.
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Industry Leading Expertise
With decades of thermal engineering experience, our team helps customers solve complex heating challenges across a wide range of industries.
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Trusted Worldwide
Manufacturers, engineers, and industry leaders around the globe rely on BriskHeat solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
BRISKHEAT HISTORY
Seven decades of innovation in flexible heating solutions
BRISKHEAT WAS FOUNDED BY RETIRED TWO STAR MAJOR GENERAL EARNEST BRISCOE
1949On December 1, 1949, BriskHeat® was founded by retired Two Star Major General Earnest Briscoe in Columbus, Ohio by borrowing against a $300 insurance policy. BriskHeat started its humble beginnings as the Briscoe Manufacturing Company making airplane wing de-icers for the military and its now famous multi-stranded and serpentine wound knitted and braided heating element. The knitted and braided heating element is still used in most of BriskHeat's products today due to its superior durability, flexibility, and temperature uniformity.
MAJOR PRODUCT LINE EXPANSION AND NEW LOCATION.
1950In 1952, BriskHeat moved to 1055 Gibbard Ave in Columbus, Ohio which served as its primary manufacturing location and corporate headquarters for 64 years until 2016.
During this time there was major expansion of product lines including the first cloth heating jacket introduced in 1950 and silicone rubber extruded heating tapes and blankets in 1957.
WE WERE KNOWN AS "BRISKEAT" BEFORE BRISKHEAT
1960sFrom the 1950's through 1981, BriskHeat products were sold under the name "Briskeat". Through the 1960's, BriskHeat was working hard to support several different industries including aerospace.
DECADE OF INNOVATION FOR BRISKHEAT
1970sProduct lines continued to expand with PTFE and Silicone coating on products, Heating Cable and percentage controllers were added along with the creation of silicone rubber drum heaters and the ACR Hot Bonder to futher support the aviation and aerospace industries. With the expansion and growth of products across the board, the 1970s were a turning point for BriskHeat.
DECADE OF INNOVATION FOR BRISKHEAT
1980sIn 1984, the company changed its name to BriskHeat. This is the name we are now known for around the world.
DECADE OF INNOVATION FOR BRISKHEAT
1990sBriskHeat received a patent for its grounded heating element in 1999. This heating element is found in the majority of BriskHeat products. In addition, the 90's saw the rapid rise of Semiconductor and growth of the PC. With this rise, came the increased need for BriskHeat cloth heating jackets to prevent build-up in gas lines, exhaust lines, and forelines. BriskHeat has been a major participant in the Semiconductor industry since its beginning.
MAJOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION
2000sThe 2000's was a time of major growth and expansion. During this time, BriskHeat released its Centipede® Temperature Control System, Wrap-around IBC/Tote Tank Heaters, and HSTAT Silicone Rubber Heating Tape with Adjustable Thermostat Control. In 2008, BriskHeat began taking orders online. BriskHeat also opened a second cloth production facility in Columbus, Ohio to help support the rapid increase in Cloth Heating Jacket demand.
BRISKHEAT TODAY
2010s+BriskHeat's corporate headquarters remain in Columbus, Ohio. BriskHeat has a worldwide sales network which includes offices in Taiwan, China, and Germany. In addition, there manufacturing facilities in both Vietnam and Costa Rica. In 2018, BriskHeat became part of NIBE Industrier AB, a global group of manufacturing companies with over 15,000 employees worldwide. BriskHeat is part of NIBE Element North America.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Providing heating solutions across diverse industrial sectors worldwide
General Solutions
Agriculture
Aviation/Aerospace
Biodiesel
Concrete/Asphalt
Construction
Food Processing
Gass Handling/Processing
General Manufacuring
Laboratory & Medical Science
Marine
Mining
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Plastics/Injection Molding
Power Generation
Pulp & Paper/Packaging
Semiconductor & Photovoltaic
Water/Wastewater Treatment