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Congratulations
FLAME ENGINEERING, INC. and its Employees on another Safety
Milestone as of June 20, 2011: 10 YEARS WITH NO LOSS TIME ACCIDENTS!!! Flame Engineering employees bring a passion for safety to work
everyday. This is perhaps the greatest reason for our enduring
success and our celebration of such an outstanding safety acheivement. A safe work environment helps Flame
Engineering operate more efficiently and retain dedicated employees.
Flame Engineering is currently certified in OSHA’s Safety
& Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP.) This prestigious
certification was first achieved in October 2000 and is currently
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In the mid 1950's, Ralph C. Pivonka and his
son, Mike, designed a propane torch for burning weeds and brush
on their Kansas family farm. As word spread about their flaming
equipment, Ralph and Mike found themselves building more and more
torches to satisfy a growing local demand. The Pivonkas soon out
grew their farm workshop and went into full production establishing
the company known as Flame Engineering, Inc., which now has expanded
into national and international markets with the popular Red Dragon
product line.
Over the years Flame Engineering, Inc. has been recognized for achievements
in the LP Gas industry. The development of liquid spray flaming,
a unique patented process, attained widespread acceptance as a method
of controlling weeds and insects on farm lands. The Red Dragon Engine
Preheater was developed especially for Alaskan bush pilots who required
a compact, portable preheater for starting their aircraft engines
in the frigid northern climates.
In the early 1980's, at the suggestion of several customers, Flame
Engineering introduced the Red Dragon line of Roofing Torches specifically
designed to satisfy the needs of professional roofers applying modified
bitumen. The superior quality of the Red Dragon line was quickly
recognized by contractors and is now the preferred choice throughout
North America. Flame Engineering continues to expand the roofing
line with wagons, roof dryers, seam finishers, cylinder dollies,
spud bars, and accessories.
In addition, Flame Engineering was the first manufacturer to help
the American Gas Association and Canadian Gas Association Certification
write a standard for hand held, LP torches, used with a remote fuel
supply.
In recent years, Flame Engineering, Inc. has developed an entire
line of outdoor leisure products including Patio Lights and the
Weed Dragon® Torch. In addition, it has expanded the agricultural
flaming line with the development of the Red Dragon Alfalfa, Row
Crop and Berm Flamers. This diversity has allowed the company to
grow regardless of market highs and lows.
From a single torch, developed for use on the family farm, Flame
Engineering, Inc. has expanded its product line to over 100 items.
We invite you to Contact Us for more
information about Red Dragon Products. We look forward to hearing
from you!
Members Of:
* National Propane Gas Association
* National Roofing Contractors Association
* Western States Roofing Contractors Association
* Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
* Western Kansas Manufacturers Association
* Mid-American Manufacturing Technology Center
* National Association of Manufacturers
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Where
We Are:
Flame Engineering, Inc. operates from one factory located in LaCrosse,
Kansas. LaCrosse is located 22 miles south of Hays, Kansas on highway
183.
Patented Products:
Flame Engineering, Inc. currently manufactures Red Dragon
products under 8 patents. The most recent patent, issued in January
of 2000, is for the GP Series agricultural flamers.
CSA Certification:
Flame Engineering, Inc. currently manufactures 18 CSA (formerly
AGA & CGA) Certified products. Flame was the first manufacturer
to comply with a written standard for hand held LP gas torches for
use with a remote fuel supply. AGA, CGA and FLame Engineering combined
efforts to write the first and then, only criteria for propane torches
with hose assemblies and refillable fuel supplies exceeding 2.71
lbs. Both AGA and CGA specialized in testing LP gas appliances and
equipment. AGA and CGA are now owned by CSA International who continues
product testing and certification for both the United States and
Canada.
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