Invention of Vacuum Insulation Technology

THERMOS innovation has lead to the hottest, coolest and freshest products since 1904.
Constant technological advancement and new product development has made THERMOS the industry leader for nearly a century. Read on to explore THERMOS’ technology and rich history.
Glass bottle encased with metal outer body & commercial production began; Birth of THERMOS brand
Popularization of vacuum insulated bottle across the world, becoming an integral part of people's lives
THERMOS® went with Robert E. Peary to the North Pole (1909), with E.H. Shackelton to the South Pole, with the Wright Brothers & Count Zeppelin into the air
The THERMOS vacuum flask made a technological breakthrough by producing the first machine-made glass filler
Introduced the No. 24 pint sized "Blue Bottle" and a new gallon-sized insulated food jar known as the THERMOS Jumbo Jug.
When World War II broke out in Europe in 1939, virtually all of the capacity of THERMOS Limited in England was changed over to wartime requirements of the British military forces. Every time a thousand bombers went out on a raid, 10,000 to 12,000 THERMOS vacuum flasks went with them. Meanwhile in the U.S., The American THERMOS Bottle Company played an important role in the war. More than 98% of its output was for military usage and atomic energy laboratories. When the war ended in 1945, THERMOS products were more popular than ever.
Introduces the first fully lithographed steel lunch box and THERMOS vacuum bottle with the image of western star Roy Rogers. The lunch kit sells over 2,000,000 units in the first year.
THERMOS broadened its assortment by acquiring the manufacturers of the "Little Brown Jug" and other insulated jugs and chests as well as Duncan Hines outdoor grills.
By 1957 the THERMOS brand vacuum bottle was known almost universally for use with food and beverages. But by this time, THERMOS products had also proved useful in science, medicine and industry. They had been used in various instruments measuring electric power, rate of climb in airplanes, detection of oil deposits and weather recording. And had also been used to transport rare tropical fish and to preserve and transport blood plasma, serums, bones, tissues and insulin.
THERMOS products were being exported to over 100 different countries. The company was presented with the Queen of England's Award to Industry for these export achievements.
THERMOS® created the world's first stainless steel high vacuum insulated bottle AF-850/1100/AS-550/750
Launch of Shuttle Mini, first vacuum insulated bottle designed for infant/child use HSC-350/500
THERMOS® introduced the world's first thermal cooker - its Shuttle Chef® series, that revolutionised cooking with time-saving convenience & energy efficiency
Glass bottle encased with metal outer body & commercial production began; Birth of THERMOS brand
THERMOS introduced its IceBoundT line of soft coolers. Beautiful and full of high-performance features, IceBoundT features exclusive IsoTechT multi-layered insulation and leak-proof linings.
THERMOS® 100 Years Anniversary - THERMOS® donated several styles of its company archives to be exhibits in "Taking America to Lunch" collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Washington D.C.
Celebrated 115 years of unsurpassed commitment to quality.