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Company History
US Thermal Inc., located on the outskirts of Cincinnati Ohio, was
incorporated in 1991 to manufacture portable water heaters utilizing its
patented technology. US Thermal was soon producing its “Hot Dog “ line
of portable propane fired water heaters. The Hot Dog soon found favor
with fire departments and public works companies.
Uses included:
- Quick thawing of water mains and hydrants
- General wash down of personnel and equipment (especially in cold
weather)
- Haz Mat Decon
In the private sector additional uses included:
- Asbestos abatement
- Pesticide free pest control
In 1993 US Thermal Inc. was approached by the US Army’s Natick
Engineering Centers, Project Manager Soldier, whose mission was to
improve soldier’s quality of life in the field. To comply with the
Army’s fuel requirements a multifuel unit was developed; the MFX 2705
Heater, Water, Liquid Fuel. Additionally, a 4 stall, low pressure,
inflatable air beam shelter was developed incorporating plumbing and
drain lines.
Uses included:
- Field Showers
- Ration Heating
- Hasty Decon
After extensive testing at Aberdeen proving grounds, the first units
(Bath Unit, Portable) were fielded in Bosnia in March of 1996. In the
years since thousands of units have been fielded by all branches of the
military for use around the world including Operation Enduring Freedom
and Operation Iraqi Freedom. US Thermal Inc. and its employees are proud
to continue it s support of the US Military. Our products are currently
stocked by the Defense Logistics Agency or available direct from US
Thermal through GSA Advantage. For more information see our
procurement page.
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