Biography: Jeremy Andrus is President & CEO of Traeger Grills, the original wood pellet grill brand that has taken the outdoor cooking world by storm.
Is Traeger an American company?
Traeger, the longest and most established pellet grill brand were originally manufactured in Oregon and were produced in the USA up until 2006 when the Traeger family sold the company. Hence, today Traeger pellet grills are made in China.
Is Traeger privately owned?
Traeger Grills was sold again in 2014 to private equity firm Trilantic Capital Partners and the company moved its headquarters to Utah in 2015.
How much did Traeger sell for?
The family sold the assets of Traeger Industries in 2006 for $3.4 million, according to the lawsuit, and the intellectual property rights and names and likenesses of Joe, Brian, Mark and Randy Traeger for another $9 million.
What is the difference between a Traeger grill and a regular grill?
Unlike most conventional grills, Traegers use indirect heat to cook food (no direct heat or flame-to-food cooking). At the push of a button and turn of a dial, the wood pellet hopper feeds an internal auger that channels the pellets into a fire pit in the bottom middle of the grill.
Can you BBQ on a Traeger?
No other grill can match the versatility, ease, and consistency of a Traeger grill. This is more than a grill. You can grill, smoke, bake, yes BAKE, roast, braise, and BBQ on our grills. Want to cook on two different temps, do it with two grills.
What grill is better than Traeger?
Grilla Grills, based in Holland, Michigan, are a serious step up in quality over Z Grills and Pit Boss, are better than Traeger and still cost less than a Traeger. The flagship product from Grilla Grills is the Silverbac and it comes in three models: Pro, Alpha and All Terrain.Aug 5, 2020
What is the best time of year to buy a pellet grill?
When Do Smokers Go on Sale? Smokers can come in gas, charcoal, pellet, and even electric varieties. It's best to keep an eye out in May and July for the best smoker deals. While October and November could have a few, they likely won't feature as many as the summer months.May 8, 2020
Are Traeger Grills at Costco the same?
Costco Century 885 is a different model than the Ironwood 885. The Pro, Timberline and Ironwood are not exclusive to Ace, they are models that are carried by Traeger, Ace and other authorized dealers that chose to carry them.Jul 2, 2020
Who manufactures Traeger grills?
The owner of the company, Joe Traeger, and sons Brian and Mark, sold Traeger Industries' assets in 2006. From 2014 onwards, the company belonged to Jeremy Andrus and a private equity firm called Trilantic Capital Partners (1).