BernzOmatic is an American manufacturing company that was founded by Otto Bernz in 1876. The company manufactures handheld torches and accessories, especially gas burner torches use fuel cylinders containing butane, propane, MAPP gas, and oxygen for soldering, brazing, and welding. Its trademark torch packs include Basic Use, Multi-Application, and Specialty. Its products include torches, fuel cylinders, kits, solders and accessories, and utility lighters.
In 1982, BernzOmatic became a division of Newell (now Newell Rubbermaid).
BernzOmatic and its companion manufacturer Worthington Industries produce and market a MAPP gas product, sold in a yellow cylinder, which has been the focus of several lawsuits throughout the U.S. alleging that a defect at the narrow neck area of the cylinders has caused several cylinders to fail and explode, causing severe burn injuries.
On July 5, 2011, Worthington Cylinders division of Worthington Industries announced their acquisition of BernzOmatic for an undisclosed sum.
