Southbend, previously known as The Malleable Steel Range Company was founded William L. Kizer and Jacob Woolverto. Southbend is recognized as a global leader in heavy-duty, commercial cooking equipment. Southbend’s new equipment focuses on the areas of energy savings, and innovation. Our products are considered the best in the industry by chefs, consultants, and industry experts. Our 100+ years of top-quality and innovative products are a result of the unwavering Southbend commitment to the industry we serve, our customers, and our employees. We are the most reliable manufacturer of quality cooking equipment and our streamlined processes and knowledgeable sales staff make us an easy company to do business with.