In-Sink-Erator
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InSinkErator is a company and brand name, known for producing instant hot water dispensers and waste disposal systems, generally called garbage disposal
s or garbage disposers. The company was founded in Racine, Wisconsin
by John W. Hammes, an architect
. Hammes is credited with inventing the "in-sink" food waste disposal in 1927, which works by grinding and shredding solid food waste.
Acquired in 1968, the company is now a division of Emerson Appliance Solutions, part of Emerson
(NYSE: EMR), a global technology and engineering company which serves industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
The name is a play on the word "incinerator" and refers to the fact that the mouth of the disposal unit, is located "in" the "sink
."
In 2006 In-Sink-Erator changed their name to InSinkErator, and redesigned the company logo. They also released a re-engineered line of high technology disposers branded as the Evolution Series.
InSinkErator is headquartered in Racine
, Wisconsin.
Garbage disposal
A garbage disposal unit or waste disposal unit is a device, usually electrically powered, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste into pieces small enough—generally less than —to pass through plumbing.Garbage disposal units are widely used in...
s or garbage disposers. The company was founded in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
by John W. Hammes, an architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
. Hammes is credited with inventing the "in-sink" food waste disposal in 1927, which works by grinding and shredding solid food waste.
Acquired in 1968, the company is now a division of Emerson Appliance Solutions, part of Emerson
Emerson Electric Company
Emerson Electric Company is a major multinational corporation headquartered in Ferguson, Missouri, United States. This Fortune 500 company manufactures products and provides engineering services for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.Emerson is one of the largest...
(NYSE: EMR), a global technology and engineering company which serves industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
The name is a play on the word "incinerator" and refers to the fact that the mouth of the disposal unit, is located "in" the "sink
Sink
A sink is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands, for dishwashing or other purposes. Sinks generally have taps that supply hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing...
."
In 2006 In-Sink-Erator changed their name to InSinkErator, and redesigned the company logo. They also released a re-engineered line of high technology disposers branded as the Evolution Series.
InSinkErator is headquartered in Racine
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
, Wisconsin.