Category: Manufacturers

National Presto Industries, Inc. a leading housewares and portable electric appliance company was founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It began by making industrial-size pressure canners. Soon it became a recognized leader in the electric housewares industry as also for its innovation that resulted in key new products.
The company continually made innovative products catering to changing lifestyles. The early fifties saw expansion by creating time saving appliances. The Popcorn Now, a continuous corn popper was among the first poppers to use hot air instead of hot oil to “explode” kernels into crisp, plump puffs of popcorn. This new popping method quickly became a favorite amongst popcorn lovers.
In 1994 the Presto tradition of innovation continued with the introduction of the PowerPop® microwave multi-popper. The unique design of the PowerPop was an exclusive combination of a reflector that was built into the unit’s base and a special disposable popping cup enabled the PowerPop to concentrate microwave energy so effectively that virtually every kernel would pop.

Nostalgia Products Group, LLC. Based in Green Bay Wisconsin is manufacturing household appliances for fun foods. The company designs, manufactures and markets the Nostalgia Electrics brand of small electric appliances that include popcorn makers. The company ships products to over 30 countries worldwide.
A wide range of innovative popcorn makers are developed by Nostalgia Electric to excite consumers and retailers alike. Selling through major channels of distribution from both within the United States and worldwide, you can get products through e-retail sales and also through e-commerce companies. Internationally company products carry the GS and SSA electrical approvals.
Online is probably the best place to hunt down nostalgia electric popcorn makers. Since online retailers typically have lower overhead, they’re able to sell products at a discount for consumers. Plus, it’s just plain easier to find nostalgia electric popcorn makers online. Look for retailers that have an obvious, posted return and exchange policy on their site.

Cuisinart is a brand for small kitchen appliances. The company is perhaps best known for its food processor of the same name and is now recognized in the US and Canada as one of the most popular kitchen appliances firm.

Founded by Carl Sontheimer in 1971 when visiting France with Shirley Sontheimer they came upon the demonstration of a restaurant food preparation machine. Carl, a retired physicist and accomplished cook, returned home convinced that the technology could be adapted for home use. He unveiled the first food processor in 1973.

By 1988, the Sontheimers’ ingenuity had given birth to Cuisinart, one of America’s premier housewares brands. It was endorsed early on by Julia Child and James Beard ostensibly as a means of quickly preparing healthy food.

Among its wide range of kitchen appliances Cuisinart Popcorn Makers put the crunch back into homemade popcorn! Many models of the popcorn maker under the Cuisinart brand pop up the snack in less than 5 minutes. Operation is simple and cleanup is dishwasher easy. Enjoy popcorn – plain, buttered, tangy cheese or caramel – any time you want it, with Cuisinart.

Wabash Valley Farms is a private company categorized under Wholesale Popcorn and Popcorn Supplies. Located in Monon, Indiana in the US, the company is the home of Wabash Valley Farms all stainless steel machine removable stainless steel kettles for pop corn makers. Wabash Valley Farms began as a grower of popcorn for commercial users.

In fact the company was growing popcorn for movie theaters, ball parks, and other popcorn distributors. Eventually it opened its own popcorn processing factory. Soon it began selling gourmet popcorn directly to consumers. In time the company felt that consumers did not have a way to pop popcorn like the commercial poppers could, delivering the same consistent great taste.

So it began working on a popper that offered the features and benefits of commercial poppers. This is how the company got into the business of manufacturing popcorn makers. And since they have a whole of expertise in the business they have never looked back. In fact as the number one popcorn-producing areas in the country they are located in the heart of popcorn country.

The West Bend Company got started in 1911 manufacturing aluminum goods. In a span of ten years it branched off to include cookware and small kitchen appliances, becoming one of the most recognized small appliance brands worldwide. Located at West Bend, Wisconsin the company became best known for its aluminum cookware and electrical appliances,

In 2003 The West Bend Company was acquired by Focus Products Group, LLC, an investment and growth oriented holding company headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, and renamed it West Bend Housewares. The home appliances unit of the West Bend Company is now officially known as West Bend Housewares. 

In early 2007, Focus Products Group acquired Back to Basics Products, an inventive housewares company based out of Utah. Back to Basics was combined with West Bend Housewares to create Focus Electrics, a new leader in innovative kitchen appliances at competitive prices. The Popcorn maker is one of their most successful appliances.  

The Thrifty Pop is a real work horse. The stainless steel warming deck is heated by a 50 watt element that will keep popcorn warm and fresh for long periods of time. It is made of stainless steel and aluminum construction having a side-hinged kettle, tempered glass panels plus a removable clean-out tray.

The Thrifty Pop utilizes a 50 watt R20 presentation lamp to highlight the popped corn for added impulse sales. This popcorn machine has a bright red cabinet and classic graphics that fit almost any décor. Each full featured-machine pops delicious popcorn in 3-5 minutes and is easy to use and easy to maintain.

Standard features include High Output, Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum Kettle, Side-Hinged Kettle, Stainless Steel Foodzone and Tempered Glass Panels, Built in Warming Deck, Old Maid Drawer, Presentation Lamp, and Sturdy Cabinet Construction.
Product Features:

• Kettle Capacity – 8 oz.  
• Power – 1320 Watts
• Dimensions
• Height 29 inches/ Width 20 inches/ Depth 14 inches

Warranty – 1 Year