Blodgett

What Blodgett does

Blodgett is a Vermont-based manufacturer of commercial foodservice ovens established in 1848 and currently operated as a division of Middleby Corporation. The company designs and produces a full line of commercial cooking equipment including convection, hydrovection, combi, deck, and rotating rack ovens, as well as its patented ImVection line. Its technology platform rests on proprietary innovations such as Helix Technology (a forced-air convection system), ImVection (infrared convection hybrid cooking), the Hoodini Ventless System, Embedded Catalyst Technology in the VLF ventless convection oven, and Superwool HT Insulation. The company has manufactured over one million convection ovens cumulatively across its operating history.

Blodgett sells to K-12 schools, full-service and quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, grocery and retail food operations, healthcare facilities, and correctional institutions. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct sales, an authorized dealer network, online ordering, and a financing partnership that supports capital equipment purchases. The company supports its installed base through parts and service infrastructure, runs the Cooking 4 Kidz program targeting K-12 nutrition programs, and maintains continuous manufacturing operations in Vermont under President Erica Havers. Product lines hold ENERGY STAR certifications, and the company has received Kitchen Innovation Awards in 2020 (VLF Ventless) and 2024 (ImVection).

Revenue mechanics are driven by capital-equipment sales, recurring parts and service revenue on the multi-decade installed base, and channel financing economics through the dealer and financing-partner network. Blodgett Combi has been positioned as a standalone brand within the portfolio to differentiate combi-oven marketing from the core convection line.

Name

Blodgett

Legal name

Blodgett

Website

https://blodgett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Blodgett is a Vermont-based division of Middleby Corporation that manufactures commercial foodservice ovens—convection, combi, hydrovection, deck, rotating rack, and ImVection—for K-12 schools, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery, healthcare, and correctional facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Oven Sales: Blodgett generates primary revenue through the sale of commercial foodservice ovens including convection, hydrovection, combi, deck, and rotating rack ovens. Products are sold through direct sales, dealers, and representatives to various foodservice operations.
2. Parts and Accessories: Secondary revenue stream from replacement parts, accessories, and components for Blodgett ovens. The company maintains a parts operation with dedicated support.
3. Service and Installation: Blodgett Pro Installation services and authorized service technician network providing installation, maintenance, and repair services for Blodgett equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Blodgett designs, manufactures, and sells commercial foodservice ovens — including convection, hydrovection (steam + convection), combi, deck, rotating rack, and ventless oven lines — for restaurants, K-12 schools, healthcare, grocery, convenience stores, and correctional facilities. The company complements equipment sales with parts, accessories, Blodgett Pro Installation services, and an authorized service technician network, operating as a division of the Middleby Corporation from its Vermont manufacturing base.

Product overview

Blodgett is a commercial oven manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of foodservice equipment, including Hydrovection ovens (steam + convection with patented Helix Technology), Convection Ovens (DFG, Mark V, CTB, and Zephaire series), Deck Ovens, XR8 Rotating Rack Ovens, ImVection (2024 KI Award winner), and a full Ventless Oven line featuring the award-winning Hoodini solution. The company also offers Combi Ovens under the standalone Blodgett Combi brand. Blodgett provides specialized K-12 school configurations with extended warranty and ENERGY STAR-certified models across multiple product lines. Founded in 1848, Blodgett is a division of the Middleby Corporation and operates alongside sister brands BKI, Marsal Ovens, and Perfect Fry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blodgett Combi: Combi ovens product line including Hoodini ventless solution, now operating as a standalone brand.

Products and services

• Convection Ovens Premium commercial convection ovens known for lifetime performance, including the DFG Series, Mark V Series, CTB Series, and Zephaire Series, all featuring durable fully-welded angle iron frame construction, double porcelainized interior finish, and ENERGY STAR-qualified models. Used by full-service and chain restaurants, K-12 schools, healthcare, grocery, and other foodservice operations.
• Hydrovection Ovens Commercial combination steam and convection ovens using patented Helix Technology that forces air into the cavity for more uniform cooking, delivering 30% faster cooking times and 20% better yields on existing recipes. Available in Standard Series and Helix Series configurations. ENERGY STAR-qualified models available.
• Deck Ovens Commercial deck ovens with simple design and durable construction setting the industry standard for baking performance and reliability. Line includes roasting and baking ovens, gas pizza ovens, and countertop ovens for bakeries, pizzerias, and foodservice operations.
• XR8 Mini Rotating Rack Oven Mini rotating rack oven with a continuously rotating eight-pan rack and unique airflow system designed for true no-turn baking. Suited for bakeries and high-volume baking operations where consistent results are required.
• ImVection Oven Revolutionary new commercial oven awarded the 2024 Kitchen Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association, designed to change the way kitchens operate. Built on a novel oven architecture developed by Blodgett.
• Ventless Ovens Full line of ventless oven solutions including ventless convection ovens, ventless HydroVection ovens, ventless mini-combi ovens, and ventless Invoq ovens. The VLF model won the 2020 Kitchen Innovation Award as the industry's first full-size ventless convection oven with embedded catalyst, enabling cooking without traditional overhead hood infrastructure.
• Combi Ovens (Blodgett Combi) Commercial combination ovens including Invoq, Mini Combi (BLCT-6E), and Heavy Duty (BX-14) models, available with the award-winning Hoodini Ventless Solution. Now operating as a standalone brand, Blodgett Combi, under the Middleby corporate umbrella.
• Blodgett Pro Installation Services Professional installation services for Blodgett commercial oven equipment, supported by an authorized service technician network providing installation, maintenance, and repair services for Blodgett equipment customers.
• Parts and Accessories Replacement parts, accessories, and components for Blodgett commercial ovens, supported by a dedicated parts operation. Customers can buy parts through the Blodgett website and contact parts support at 866-570-5893.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% better yields on existing recipes using Hydrovection ovens with Helix Technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BKIminorOthersBKI is a sister brand under the Middleby Corporation alongside Blodgett, sharing corporate ownership and potentially complementary product lines.
• Marsal OvensminorOthersMarsal Ovens is a sister brand under the Middleby Corporation alongside Blodgett, sharing corporate ownership.
• Perfect FryminorOthersPerfect Fry is a sister brand under the Middleby Corporation alongside Blodgett, known for fryer products.
• National Restaurant AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlodgett participates in NRA events including the National Restaurant Association Show and has received multiple Kitchen Innovation Awards from the NRA. The NRA is the premier trade association for the restaurant industry.
• Blodgett CombiminorOthersBlodgett's combi oven line was spun off into its own brand, Blodgett Combi, now operating as a standalone brand while remaining under the Middleby corporate umbrella.
• Energy StarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlodgett maintains ENERGY STAR qualification for multiple oven models, with the program providing energy efficiency certification recognized across the industry.
• Financial Services Food Services SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party financing partnership providing financing options for Blodgett equipment purchases, enabling customers to acquire equipment through payment plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southbend: Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer competing directly with Blodgett in ranges, convection ovens, and broilers for institutional and restaurant kitchens.
• Vulcan (Welbilt): Welbilt-owned commercial cooking equipment brand and a direct competitor to Blodgett in commercial ranges, convection ovens, and heavy-duty cooking equipment sold to foodservice operators.
• Rational AG: Global market leader in combi ovens and a direct head-to-head competitor to Blodgett in commercial combi/steam-convection ovens for professional kitchens worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global commercial kitchen and laundry equipment manufacturer; offers combi ovens, convection ovens, and cooking suites that compete with Blodgett in the same foodservice customer segments.
• Welbilt (Ali Group subsidiary): Major commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer (Cleveland, Convotherm, Frymaster, Garland, Lincoln, Manitowoc Ice, Merrychef, Vulcan) competing across the full commercial kitchen portfolio against Blodgett.
• BKI: Sister brand under the Middleby Corporation alongside Blodgett, focused on commercial cooking equipment (rotisseries, broilers, fryers); shares corporate ownership and competes in overlapping operator accounts.
• Hoshizaki: Global commercial refrigeration and ice equipment manufacturer with growing commercial cooking presence; competes with Blodgett's parent Middleby and indirectly with Blodgett for full kitchen equipment packages.
• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global foodservice equipment conglomerate owning dozens of brands (Hoshizaki-Alliance partners included); competes with Blodgett via multiple brand subsidiaries across cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing.
• Middleby Corporation: Public parent of Blodgett and owner of multiple commercial foodservice brands (BKI, Marsal, Perfect Fry, TurboChef, etc.); competes broadly in commercial cooking, refrigeration, and beverage equipment globally.

Emerging players

• True Manufacturing: US commercial refrigeration manufacturer that has expanded into cooking equipment; competes with Blodgett indirectly in foodservice operator equipment decisions and directly in some packaged kitchen deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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