Great history, great future
Bentone has passed many milestones. Here are some of the more important ones.
1950
Bentone was founded by Karl-Eric Johansson.
1954
Burners in the design of 1 400 rpm are introduced.
1960
Introduction of burners operating with 2,800 rpm.
1967
Bentone moved to new premises.
1954-1973
Several companies like Carat, Billner Chalmers, Ido, Mullsjö, Tulik and more were acquired.
1973
The founder sold the company to Parca Norrahamar.
1970-1980
Pumps with solenoid valves mounted.
Controls mounted on the burners are becoming standard.
Pre-purging improves the starting process.
1980-1985
Preheating and self-closing air damper for domestic burners are developed.
1990-2000
To fulfill new stringent demands, the new range of Low-NOx burners is introduced.
The electromechanical relays are being replaced by electronic versions.
2001
Bentone becomes part of the Enertech Group.
2008
The new domestic burner BF1/BFG1 is in several executions introduced to the market.
2010
More focus on products using alternative oils as a fuel.
The company Turboflame producing industrial oil/gas/biofuel burners is acquired.
2011
Bentone launches a new website.