Many of our faithful customers recognize the Force 10 name and recall that the company was located in Vancouver Canada.

The name KUUMA translates into "HOT" - fitting for a barbecue and water heater company. The creative division of the organization are of Finnish nationality.

KUUMA continues to show it is the innovative company and tradition proves the first to

• develop hinge on round kettle barbecue, patent # 11110987889
• develop hidden foldaway legs on bbq for portability to beach or tabletop (nonflammable surface)
• develop pre-treatment on stainless to reduce oxidation under heat
• design electric bbq that reaches over 700 degress F - helping win VESTA Award
• develop portable land docking base for pedestal mount, increasing use on beach or camp
• design remote reset high temp cut off for marine water heater
• develop fully adjustable rail mount to level rectangular barbecues

All the water heater and barbecue product lines are manufactured in the same facility, but under the company name of KUUMA PRODUCTS. In late 2008, our home office relocated to the San Leandro, California so that our corporate offices are unfied.

The products will continue to feature durable corrosion-resistant stainless steel designed for the tough marine environment. In 2008 we have begun to attract attention from the home market, as well as tailgaters and the RV community.

The home office is partner with a marine chandlery, giving us immediate access to boater's needs & desires. All our designs are based on your expectations - we listen to you and our designs show the difference.

Our home office has relocated to San Leandro, CA, on the East Bay of San Francisco. All Electric Barbecues will be assembled in San Leandro. Every single water heater is out of the box, tested 100% and repackaged, ready for you, our customer.

Our production location is in Sriracha, Thailand and has been since 2000. Barbecues and water heaters have been made in this location. Photos of our facility and employees are below -