Eclipse Manufacturing history

By 1920, the firm began to sell stoves in Illinois, where another Eclipse Stove Company, which was not affiliated with Tappan's company, was in operation.

In 1922, the Hocking mine’s tipple was considered one of the most modern tipples in the state.

The late 1940’s saw the launch of the, now world famous, Eclipse Magnetics “Red” range of magnets and pot magnets.

The Raytheon Company had introduced microwave ovens in 1947, but these ovens were as large as a refrigerator and were too expensive for home use.

At Raytheon's request, the Tappan Stove Company sought to reduce the size and cost of microwave ovens in 1952.

Tappan's 1955 microwave was just twenty-four inches wide and retailed for 1,200 dollars.

In 1965, the company manufactured the first combination conventional range and microwave oven, further boosting sales.

In 1979, AB Electrolux, a European manufacturing business, purchased the Tappan Stove Company.

These developments paved the way for the launch of our range of magnetic separation systems in the mid 1990’s, which today set the benchmark for quality and reliability.

In 1997, The Hocking Coal Company Town was purchased from the Gamertsfelder family by five friends who decided to take on the restoration of the company town because of their interests in historic preservation, local history and the Hocking-Adena Bike Path; which runs adjacent to the company town.

In 1999, five houses (including the shotgun house) were moved from the top of the hill above Johnson Road to the camp area.

The restoration of the former company store was completed in 2008 and now serves as a restaurant and events center known as Eclipse Company Store.