In 1945, Pick Heaters developed and patented our unique concept of direct steam injection heating. It was the first step in what was to became a continuous flow of refinement and innovation. Today, the originator is still the leader. While imitators have surfaced, no one has duplicated Pick's unique combination of simple design, compact size, low maintenance, and incredible energy efficiency. Plus, we remain the only company 100% dedicated to designing and manufacturing direct steam injection heaters.