About this organization

Organization Information : Founded in 1942, Hotstart (initially Kimberlin Manufacturing, later Kim Hotstart Inc., and streamlined to Hotstart in 2009) is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. It is a global leader in industrial thermal management, specializing in high-efficiency engine coolant and oil heaters, immersion heaters, battery heating pads, and control systems. These solutions are widely deployed across sectors including standby generator sets, locomotives, marine vessels, heavy machinery, gas compressors, and utility equipment, helping reduce engine wear, fuel usage, emissions, and downtime. With over 200 employees and ISO 9001 certification, Hotstart maintains international manufacturing operations and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on reliability and energy efficiency in critical infrastructure systems.

Other Information: Since 1942, Hotstart has been the world leader in thermal management systems. Our engine heating products developed from the initial need to keep school buses warm in winter and continue to be used by major OEMs globally. With over 80 years of experience, our company continues to provide high quality, reliable preheating systems to customers needing easy engine starts, immediate full power and reductions in maintenance, fuel consumption and harmful emissions. As the energy landscape evolves, we expertly develop innovative heating and cooling solutions. Industrial power generation, storage and delivery methods change quickly and require new approaches to achieve sustainability and meet energy-efficiency goals. Targeted, liquid-based thermal management in place of traditional air conditioning is ideal for battery energy storage, fuel cells and electrified industrial vehicles. “We have 200 extremely talented, gifted, fun people that work together well as a team. They care about each other, they care about their work and they care about their customers. Great things happen when we all row together in the same direction.”