Cress

Overview

Cress Manufacturing Company Inc. manufactures kilns and furnaces for heat treating, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, porcelain, and other applications including metalworking, quartz glass, and materials testing.²⁵⁷ The company specializes in electric and gas-fired furnaces designed for industrial and laboratory use, emphasizing precision engineering, temperature accuracy, and energy efficiency.⁵⁷

History

Cress Manufacturing Company Inc. was founded in 1973.⁶ It is headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, where it designs and produces furnaces for various industries.¹²⁶ The company has established a presence in sectors requiring reliable heat processing equipment.⁵⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured at the company's facility in Carson City, Nevada, United States.¹²⁶ Operations include in-house design and production of electric and gas-fired kilns and furnaces.⁵⁷

Notable Products

• Electric Heat Treating Furnaces - Furnaces for metal heat processing with precise temperature control.
• Gas-Fired Kilns - Kilns for high-temperature industrial ceramics applications.
• Ceramic Pottery Kilns - Kilns tailored for pottery and ornamental ceramics firing.
• Jewelry Casting Furnaces - Compact furnaces for jewelry manufacturing processes.
• Laboratory Test Furnaces - Furnaces for materials testing and research.

Reputation

Cress is recognized by professionals in ceramics, heat treating, and metalworking for durable craftsmanship and reliable performance in demanding applications.⁵ Enthusiasts in pottery and jewelry value its specialized kilns for consistent temperature accuracy.⁷ Limited public reviews are available, with industry directories noting its established role without specific criticisms highlighted.³⁵