The South Bend Range Company began in 1898 in South Bend, Indiana as the Malleable Steel Range Manufacturing Company. There owners have established the company to create what would become one of the best kitchen ranges and eventually a full cooking line. Southbend is now a division of the Middleby Corporation and is recognized as a global leader in heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment. With new equipment innovations in energy savings and safety, our products are considered the best in the industry by chefs, consultants, and industry experts