Sterno Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1914

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 240

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 1

Sterno General Information

Description

Manufacturer of portable foodservice heating and flame-based tabletop products intended for warming, cooking, and presentation in professional and hospitality settings. The company offers fuel-based heating systems and ambient lighting products for commercial use, enabling foodservice operators to maintain consistent food temperature and enhance dining experiences.

Contact Information

Website
www.sterno.com
Formerly Known As
SternoCandleLamp, Candle Lamp, Sterno Products
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 303 Falvey Avenue
  • Texarkana, TX 75501
  • United States
+1 (951)
Primary Industry
Electrical Equipment
Other Industries
Other Consumer Durables
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, E-Commerce
Corporate Office
  • 303 Falvey Avenue
  • Texarkana, TX 75501
  • United States
+1 (951)

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Sterno Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Sterno Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of portable foodservice heating and flame-based tabletop products intended for warming, cooking, and presen
Electrical Equipment
Texarkana, TX
240 As of 2026

Miami, FL
 

Hudson, WI
 
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Sterno Competitors (3)

One of Sterno’s 3 competitors is Arctic Industries, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Miami, FL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Arctic Industries Private Equity-Backed Miami, FL
Norlake Private Equity-Backed Hudson, WI
Bally Refrigerated Boxes Corporate Backed or Acquired Morehead City, NC
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Sterno Patents

  • 26

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 16

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Sterno Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-D947609-S1 Steam stopper Active 28-Aug-2019
US-D966781-S1 Support pan Active 28-Aug-2019
US-D920542-S1 Support for a flameless candle Active 01-May-2019
US-11426025-B1 Chemically heated chafing dish Active 07-Dec-2018
US-11330934-B2 Reusable chemically heated chafing dish Active 07-Dec-2018 A47J36/2405
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Sterno Signals

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Sterno Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Sterno Investments (1)

Sterno’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Sterno (Acquired). The deal was made on 29-Oct-2012.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Sterno (Acquired) 29-Oct-2012 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Products
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Sterno FAQs

  • When was Sterno founded?

    Sterno was founded in 1914.

  • Where is Sterno headquartered?

    Sterno is headquartered in Texarkana, TX.

  • What is the size of Sterno?

    Sterno has 240 total employees.

  • What industry is Sterno in?

    Sterno’s primary industry is Electrical Equipment.

  • Is Sterno a private or public company?

    Sterno is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Sterno?

    The current valuation of Sterno is .

  • What is Sterno’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Sterno is .

  • Who are Sterno’s investors?

    Compass Diversified has invested in Sterno.

  • Who are Sterno’s competitors?

    Arctic Industries, Norlake, and Bally Refrigerated Boxes are competitors of Sterno.

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