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Bernzomatic is an American manufacturing company that was founded by Otto Bernz in 1876. The company manufactures handheld torches and accessories, especially gas burner torches using fuel cylinders containing butane, propane, MAPP gas, and oxygen for soldering, brazing, and welding. Its trademark torch packs include Basic Use, Multi-Application, and Specialty. Its products include torches, fuel cylinders, kits, solders and accessories, and utility lighters.
In 1982, Bernzomatic became a division of Newell (now Newell Rubbermaid).
On July 5, 2011, Worthington Cylinders division of Worthington Industries announced their acquisition of Bernzomatic for an undisclosed sum.
In 2014, Bernzomatic's manufacturing facility in Medina, NY was consolidated with a location in Chilton, WI.