Four generations of the Blakeslee Family grew up and grew their Chicago-based dishwasher manufacturing business, with knowledge and experience that was passed down from generation to generation. During this era, Blakeslee became known in the rapidly expanding foodservice industry as THE EXPERTS in Dishwashing Machine design and manufacturing.

In the 1950s and 1960s the Blakeslee product line was expanded to include other motorized kitchen equipment, including: planetary mixers, vegetable peelers and food slicers. The same attention to detail, product testing and innovative manufacturing methods went into the development of this laborsaving food preparation equipment.

Blakeslee also expanded manufacturing, engineering and support staff by hiring only the best young talent. The combination of old school knowledge, real world experience, plus fresh ideas and critical thinking has kept Blakeslee in the forefront of dishwashing and prep equipment design and manufacturing. Browse our selection of food preparation products below!