“Kanthal wrote the book on electric heating”

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It’s great to have you back for another edition of Kanthal Chronicles! This time, we look at how Kanthal has shaped the electric heating industry through decades of innovation and leadership.

Few have witnessed this transformation as closely as Scott Smith, who spent nearly 40 years at Kanthal. Smith has seen firsthand how the world’s energy landscape has shifted and why Kanthal’s role has never been more crucial.

As industries accelerate the shift toward sustainable heating solutions, Kanthal remains a trusted partner in delivering materials and technologies built for the future.

Let’s explore Smith’s perspective on how Kanthal continues to drive change.

In focus: Kanthal leading the way in the ‘renaissance of electric heating’

Electric heating has come a long way. When Scott Smith joined Kanthal in 1988, the industry was vastly different, dominated by household appliances rather than industrial-scale solutions. Over the years, Kanthal has led the charge in redefining electric heating for industries worldwide.

Smith recalls how the introduction of Kanthal? APM alloy marked a turning point, pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability. “Our competitors didn’t innovate; they reacted to our lead. Kanthal drove change, and others followed,” he shares.

But, Smith believes, the biggest transformation is happening right now. As industries move away from fossil fuels, the demand for electric heating solutions, energy storage, and process efficiency has never been greater.

“There was a time when gas was the default choice. Now, electric heating is a necessity for industrial decarbonization.”

Kanthal’s expertise in high-temperature solutions shapes the next phase of industrial electrification.

A future built on innovation

Smith is optimistic about what’s ahead. He sees Kanthal’s pivotal role in the growing need for thermal management in renewables, electrified industrial heating, and next-generation energy storage.

“The technology we’ve developed has stood the test of time, but innovation never stops. Kanthal must keep pushing boundaries to remain a leader in this space.”

With a global mindset, fresh investments, and a relentless drive to innovate, Kanthal is set to power the industries of tomorrow.

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