Blackstone griddles are the North Atlantic Imports brand now part of Weber Blackstone; dated company testimony documents Chinese sourcing and plans for other countries, not an entirely US-made griddle range. [1][2][3]

Who makes Blackstone Griddles?

Owner
Weber and Blackstone completed their business combination on May 5, 2025. The combined business retains two distinct brands; this completed deal is the ownership event used here. [1]
Made by
North Atlantic Imports does business as Blackstone Products. Its 2022 investor transcript discusses its manufacturing partners and expanding griddle capacity; that historical account does not name today’s factory for every model. [3][2]
Made in
The 2022 transcript discusses mainland China, expansion into Vietnam, and possible US griddle manufacturing. It describes the latter as a direction of travel, not confirmation that every planned production line opened. [2]

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Blackstone Griddles

Blackstone griddles are the North Atlantic Imports brand now part of Weber Blackstone; dated company testimony documents Chinese sourcing and plans for other countries, not an entirely US-made griddle range.

Evidence: [1][2][3]

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  • Blackstone Griddles (Brand): Blackstone griddles are the North Atlantic Imports brand now part of Weber Blackstone; dated company testimony documents Chinese sourcing and plans for other countries, not an entirely US-made griddle range. [1][2][3]
  • Blackstone Griddles → Weber Blackstone (Owner): Weber and Blackstone completed their business combination on May 5, 2025. The combined business retains two distinct brands; this completed deal is the ownership event used here. [1]
  • Weber Blackstone → Blackstone Griddles manufacturing (Manufacturer): North Atlantic Imports does business as Blackstone Products. Its 2022 investor transcript discusses its manufacturing partners and expanding griddle capacity; that historical account does not name today’s factory for every model. [3][2]

Who owns Blackstone Griddles?

Weber and Blackstone completed their business combination on May 5, 2025. The combined business retains two distinct brands; this completed deal is the ownership event used here. [1]

Ownership guides: Weber Grills

Who actually makes Blackstone Griddles products?

North Atlantic Imports does business as Blackstone Products. Its 2022 investor transcript discusses its manufacturing partners and expanding griddle capacity; that historical account does not name today’s factory for every model. [3][2]

Where are Blackstone Griddles products made?

The 2022 transcript discusses mainland China, expansion into Vietnam, and possible US griddle manufacturing. It describes the latter as a direction of travel, not confirmation that every planned production line opened. [2]

Is Blackstone Griddles made in China or the USA?

China is supported by historical company testimony. The same testimony describes US-made consumables, which cannot be used to call the metal griddles US-made. Current model-level origin should be confirmed from its label. [2]

Same factory, different label

Blackstone and Weber share the combined business after May 2025 but remain distinct brands. The closing release does not establish a common griddle factory or identical designs. [1]

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Ownership timeline

  1. 2008: Blackstone launched its first 36-inch griddle design. [3]
  2. 2022-01-12: Management discussed Chinese manufacturing and expansion plans in an investor presentation. [2]
  3. 2025-05-05: Weber and Blackstone completed their combination. [1]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Who owns blackstone griddles?

Weber and Blackstone completed their business combination on May 5, 2025. The combined business retains two distinct brands; this completed deal is the ownership event used here.[1]

Who makes blackstone griddles?

North Atlantic Imports does business as Blackstone Products. Its 2022 investor transcript discusses its manufacturing partners and expanding griddle capacity; that historical account does not name today’s factory for every model.[3][2]

Where are blackstone griddles made?

The 2022 transcript discusses mainland China, expansion into Vietnam, and possible US griddle manufacturing. It describes the latter as a direction of travel, not confirmation that every planned production line opened.[2]

Is blackstone griddle made in usa?

China is supported by historical company testimony. The same testimony describes US-made consumables, which cannot be used to call the metal griddles US-made. Current model-level origin should be confirmed from its label.[2]

Sources and scope

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  1. [1] Weber and Blackstone complete business combination — 2025-05-05 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Confirms completed combination into Weber Blackstone, with two distinct consumer brands.

  2. [2] Blackstone investor presentation transcript filed with SEC — 2022-01-12 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Historical manufacturing discussion covers mainland China and plans for Vietnam and some US griddles; consumables are described as US-made.

  3. [3] Blackstone/Ackrell proposed combination release — 2021-12-23 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Identifies North Atlantic Imports, founder Roger Dahle and the 2008 first griddle; a proposed SPAC deal is not treated as a completed listing.

Unconfirmed

  • Current factory and country for each griddle model; completion of historical Vietnam and US griddle production plans.