Viking Range
Carl, a fourth-generation building contractor, first discovered the need for a commercial quality range for the home in the 1981, when he discovered the range he wanted for the home he was designing didn’t exist. At the time, genuine commercial ranges were large, impractical, expensive, and did not meet residential building codes. Being an architect by trade, Carl went to his familiar drawing board.
After designing a prototype that combined commercial power and quality with the stylings and safety of a residential range, he gathered local investors and incorporated Viking Range Corporation. The first Viking range was shipped in 1987. Shortly thereafter, Viking opened its own manufacturing plant in Greenwood, Mississippi. Upon realizing there was room for Viking quality in every segment of the kitchen appliance industry, Viking began to expand their focus.
By the turn of the 21st century, Viking was operating three manufacturing facilities in Greenwood, producing built-in ranges and ovens, ventilation, refrigeration, dishwashers, and outdoor cooking products. The Viking line today covers all areas of kitchen need, including small appliances.
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