Holstein Manufacturing was founded on April 1, 1976, after a community fundraiser was held to save Turner Hall in downtown Holstein, Iowa. During the event, local farmers hosted a hog roast to raise money, which sparked the idea that they could design a better machine—one that not only roasted hogs, but could also grill hamburgers, pork chops, and steaks. Their vision was to create durable equipment that promoted healthy agriculture and celebrated the enjoyment of homegrown protein like beef, pork, and poultry. This led to the development of our first model, the 7240C, which became the precursor to what is now our best-selling unit, the 7240G.
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We’re committed to building equipment that works hard, lasts long, and adapts to your needs. Every design and custom build is created with one goal in mind—helping you get the job done right.
At Holstein Manufacturing, we take pride in being the only grill company to hold both UL and NSF certifications. These certifications aren’t just badges—they’re proof of our commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. While others focus on making grills, we go further by ensuring every product meets rigorous requirements recognized across the industry. This dedication to certified excellence sets us apart and gives our customers the confidence that when they choose Holstein, they’re choosing equipment built to perform, built to last, and built with integrity.
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As an event rental company, we expanded into grills a few years ago and needed equipment that was both durable and easy to operate. Holstein Manufacturing delivered on both. We now offer charcoal and gas grills, and recently added a towable model to our lineup. Our customers appreciate the options, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Holstein Manufacturing.
Holstein grills offer unmatched versatility—from pancakes in the morning to steaks, ribs, and even full five-course meals at night. With options like the Double Boiler Steam Pan and Rear Mounted Utility Stove, cooking is simple and reliable. After 30+ years of use, I haven’t found a better grill.
These grills are the sturdiest grills on the market. We use the charcoal grills with stainless steel grates to finish our meats or ribs at catering functions and festivals like "The Taste of Chicago". These grills make us a top-seller every year!
The Model 600 Chicken & Rib Cooker has been the backbone of our business. From one unit 11 years ago to six today, it’s helped us grow with unmatched capacity, reliability, and durability. Holstein Manufacturing builds equipment you can count on.
The Holstein Mfg Sweet Corn Roaster is durably constructed, easy to maintain, and portable. The machine roasts corn perfectly; the best cooker technology on the market. The model has the capacity to roast 550 ears of corn per hour. At one festival, we served an average of 288 ears per hour for 10 straight days. At $2.00 per ear, that's one heck of a day's work!
Our Convection Smoker is AWESOME! I’ve cooked everything from 380 lbs. of pork loins for a banquet to 200 lbs. of baby back ribs for a Christmas party, and every batch turns out tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The convection fans give a perfect crust while locking in the juices—WOW! By far the easiest and best smoker I’ve ever used.
Customers trust Holstein Manufacturing for dependable products, lasting quality, and attentive service. Our cookers and trailers are praised for their durability, performance, and the family-owned values that set us apart.
