Is Onward Manufacturing Company Ltd. (Broil King) Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Founded in 1906 in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario by Theodore Adam Witzel, the company entered the barbecue business in 1979 and launched the Broil King grill line in the mid-1980s. It remains headquartered and manufact.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Kitchenware & Small Appliances (Outdoor Grills) |
| HQ | Waterloo, ON |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | None on file |
| Source | Unverified — no registry record on file We only treat government registry records and corporate filings as proof, never news or the brand's own site. Know one? Suggest it. |
More Canadian brands in Kitchenware & Small Appliances (Outdoor Grills)
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon | Canadian fireplace/BBQ retail-manufacturer chains | Barrie, ON | View ownership → |
| Wolf Steel Ltd. (Napoleon) | Kitchenware & Small Appliances (Grills/Fireplaces) | Barrie, ON | View ownership → |
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