Winston History
1968
Winston Meets Colonel Harland Sanders
Winston meets Colonel Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken and invents Collectramatic pressure fryer. Commercial Appliances was founded eventually becoming Winston Industries.
1975
Norman Rockwell Meets Colonel Sanders
Winston Shelton takes dear friend Colonel Harland Sanders to meet Norman Rockwell to prepare for his signature portrait, a painting commissioned by Winston. The request was originally denied by Rockwell, but after a relentless pursuit by Winston, and $8,000 later, the painting was completed in 1975.
1980
Controlled Vapor Technology (CVap®) Discovered
Winston developed the primary variables of temperature and texture control in hot food holding applications, which eventually became known in the culinary world as Controlled Vapor Technology or CVap®.
2007
James Beard House
Winston Industries became the first manufacturer ever invited to perform at the James Beard House in New York City.
2008
Innovation Award
Winston Industries received StarChefs.com® International Chefs Congress Innovator Technology and Innovation Award for CVap Cook & Hold Oven.
2008
YRI Equipment of The Year
2008 YUM! Brands YRI Equipment Supplier of the Year.
2013
Win2uit Division
Win2uit division was launched to provide high quality electronic manufacturing services.
2014
Culture Club
To stand out from other companies, and create a family-like environment for our employees, Winston established the Culture Club.
2015
Winston Manufacturing Division
Winston Manufacturing division was launched to provide full-service contract manufacturing services.
2019
Winston Shelton Passes
Winston Shelton passes away at the age of 96. At the time of his passing, Winston still made occasional trips into the office to work on various projects. He will be greatly missed.
2019
CVap® Gets A New Design
New CVap® design with touch controls, programmable dial and NFC bump technology developed and put into testing.