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1880
In 1880, Prizer-Painter Stove Works, Inc., began manufacturing a full line of residential and commercial coal ranges, hot water heaters, furnaces, and heating stoves at the company's factory in Reading, Pennsylvania. These handcrafted products were sold under many of the popular brands of the day, including Prizer Royal.
1950s
In the 1950s, Prizer also produced a full line of porcelain enamel cookware sold under the brand name Prizerware. Prizer continued to manufacture quality cooking ranges under the Prizer label and for other high-end brands and took a major step forward with the introduction of its advanced two-coat/one-fire enameling system.
2002
In 2002, Prizer introduced handcrafted, restaurant-quality ranges for the residential market under BlueStar, marking the beginning of the brand. The introduction delivered the iconic star-shaped open burners with 22,000 BTUs to home kitchens. Paired with the highest-quality commercial-grade stainless steel, it was the beginning of professional-grade ranges for the home cook.
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BlueStar became a trailblazer in customizing kitchen appliances with 190 color choices, revolutionizing the appliance industry and quickly making the brand the top option for designers. Color and customization became a pillar of the brand with the expansion to custom color matches, trim options, and cooking configurations.
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2009
The brand launches Prizer Hoods, a stunning new line of professionally-inspired luxury kitchen hoods that adds 10 new design-forward style options to the ventilation line-up. Prizer Hoods are also available in the brand's industry-leading 190 colors and can be further customized in different metal finishes to accent hardware, plumbing, and lighting fixtures.
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The hallmark all-gas range is transformed with the introduction of the Platinum Series, featuring searing 25,000 BTU PrimaNova™ burners; an interchangeable cast-iron griddle/charbroiler that offers the ultimate in cooking flexibility; and the revolutionary PowR Oven™ technology to ensure faster, more efficient heating.
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2016
BlueStar introduces its refrigeration line, focused on a 36” built-in completely designed and manufactured in the USA. Customers can now purchase cooking, ventilation and refrigeration appliances from the brand. The PRO Built-In was designed to complement the professional-grade cooking lines perfectly, with features like industry-leading capacity and seamless cooling to cooking.
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BlueStar solidifies its role as the leader in customization by expanding its color line from a standard 190 options to over 1,000 different colors and finishes. Now, each standard color will be offered in five distinct finish options, including new Matte, the existing gloss, and three textured options, providing designers and consumers with virtually endless possibilities to create completely customizable spaces.
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2020
The Abbaka Series of ventilation hoods enters the market as the standard for larger-scale hood designs, with models starting at 30” high. This design footprint creates a strong focal point for any home kitchen. The brand also brings its signature Hy-Ex remote blower system to the brand.
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BlueStar® launches its first line of Dual Fuel Ranges – pairing the NEW revolutionary X8™ sealed burners with a precision electric oven. The reimagined X8™ sealed 8-point star-shaped burner flawlessly combines high heat with subtle simmer on every burner, delivering full-spectrum power, performance, and the largest range of BTUs – from up to 25,000 BTUs down to 500 BTUs.
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