Robertshaw was founded in 1899 by Frederick W. Robertshaw, who invented the thermostat in the same year. It is a global design, engineering and manufacturing company that sells product solutions to the white goods industry. Robertshaw manufactures more than 10,000 sophisticated controls for commercial and home appliances. The company based in Itasca, employs more than 6,000 people in 14 countries. The primary applications include the control of washing machines and dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.
Robertshaw manufactures controls for appliances:
• air conditioning
• cooling
• cooking
• heating
• washing dishes
• washing