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Black Body Corporation was founded by Harold D. Wells in 1967.
Harold Wells created and patented the basic electric infra-red
emitter and heater that is still in a variety of applications today.
The Black Body® trade name, which is still used today, was chosen
because in physics the term "black body" is a theoretical model of a
perfect emitter and absorber of heat. The concept of striving
towards perfection appealed to Harold and still guides the company
today to be the best in the world.
The company was purchased by Pet Incorporated in 1978 and then by
Hussmann Corporation in 1985. An investor group led by Ronald G.
Vinyard purchased the business in 1987 and re-named the company BBC
Industries, Inc.
The company designs and markets equipment using infra-red technology
for the graphics arts, packaging, food processing, and process heat
industries. The company uses the trade names, Black Body®, Black
Flash®, Dual Force®, Little Buddy™, Partner™, ThermaZone®,
Digi-Dri™, Digi-Cure™, and Air Flash™.
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