Our History

2020 - Today

2020: 

Cleaver-Brooks launches Prometha® IoT-Connected Boiler Solutions. Prometha collects critical boiler data every six seconds and provides value-added insights that drive meaningful actions, making boiler optimization and troubleshooting simple.

Features include: asset diagnostic tool and trend reports; detailed shutdown alarm texts and emails with alarm history; consistent data collection for easy boiler system comparison; and secure data transmission over cellular to keep information safe.

2022: 

The Most Efficient Firetube Boiler - CBEX-3W: In addition to the CBEX launch in 2011, Cleaver-Brooks has upgraded the boiler to a 3-pass. The CBEX-3W has a waterback design boiler package, engineered for long life, highest fuel-to-steam/water efficiency, maximum safety and lowest emissions. Its quiet operation, ease of maintenance and the ability to add desired options further enhance the package.

2023:

Introduced in early 2023, the Cleaver-Brooks SwitchFire® fully condensing boiler quickly gained industry recognition, earning the title of Most Valuable Product of 2023 as voted by readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine.

2024: 

The LVR Electric Hydronic Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks launches the LVR electric hydronic boiler. The LVR is a compact, zero-emissions solution with near-100% efficiency, available in sizes from 90 to 540 kW. Its durable carbon-steel construction meets ASME standards and reduces fossil fuel dependency. Modular electric-resistance elements and an advanced user interface with power metering ensure optimal performance. The silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) provides precise modulation and infinite turndown.  

Miura Co., Ltd. aquisition of Cleaver-Brooks: Cleaver-Brooks announces that it has been acquired by Miura Co., Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of boilers headquartered in Japan.

2025:

myBoilerRoom Launch: Cleaver-Brooks is advancing boiler room technology with the launch of myBoilerRoom Digital Solutions, a centralized hub featuring all your physical assets including drawings, maintenance schedule, spare parts lists, and more. Streamline operations and lower your total cost of ownership by managing your asset documentations with one platform at your finger tips.

2010 - 2019

2010 - Cleaver-Brooks introduced its steam-ready Nebraska D series, significantly reducing the drawing-to-installation timeframe of an integrated D-type industrial watertube system.

2011 - The company launched the CBEX, an integrated firetube boiler system with cutting-edge EX technology that sets a new standard for compact, high-efficiency design.

2011 - Purchased Cheminee Lining in Terrebonne, Quebec.

2000 - 2009

2001 - Natcom was purchased in Montreal, Quebec.

2002 - Introduced the C-B Hawk ICS Boiler Room Management Control System.

2006 - Cleaver-Brooks sold the Water Technologies division, along with the Aqua-Chem name and reincorporated as Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. 

1990 - 1999

1992 - Purchased Industrial Boiler Company in Thomasville, Ga.

1995 - Cleaver-Brooks sets the standard for low NOx technology with the CBLE (low emission) boiler.

1998 - Purchased National Dynamics (Nebraska Boiler and ERI).

1980 - 1989

1980 - The Coca-Cola Company sold Aqua-Chem to a French company.

1988 - Coates electric boiler is purchased and adds to Cleaver-Brooks packaged boiler capabilities.

1989 - Cleaver-Brooks introduces a technologically advanced control and communication package for the boiler room called the CB-HAWK. 

 

1970 - 1979

1970 - Cleaver-Brooks merges with the Coca-Cola Company.

1971 - Introduces the Model 4 commercial/industrial watertube boiler from 35 to 150 HP, steam and hot water, burning gas and #2 oil.  

1979 - John C. Cleaver passes. 

 

1960 - 1969

1962 - Cleaver-Brooks incorporates in Mexico.

1964 - Cleaver-Brooks merged into Aqua-Chem as a division. 

1967 - Opened manufacturing plant in Greenville, Miss., producing industrial and commercial watertube boilers, deaerators and feed systems. 

1950 - 1959

1953 - Cleaver-Brooks management team is formed.

1956 - Opens new highly automated plant in Lebanon, Pa.

1958 - Stratford, Ontario manufacturing facility opens. 

1940 - 1949

1941 - Large orders came from the Marines, Navy and Army for material assembly during WWII.

1943 - Army/Navy recognized Cleaver-Brooks for outstanding performance.

1946 - Cleaver-Brooks acquires the Sanmeyer Burner Company of Chicago and starts up the C-B Burner operation.

1930 - 1939

1931 - Business boomed; 40 tank car heaters were built and sold.

1932 - Cleaver-Brooks enlists 30 sales representatives to market the new firetube boiler.

1939 - Started fabricating its own units.

1920 - 1929

1929 - John Cleaver finally hit on the right combination of burner and boiler, leading to the formation of the John C. Cleaver Company; sold one unit.