★ American-Made Company Profile

Weber

Iconic backyard grills — American-born, partly US-made

⚙️ American Manufacturing

  • Founded 1952
  • Headquarters Palatine, Illinois
  • Made in Mixed — US & imported
American Manufacturing
Since 1952
Weber is an American company founded in Illinois in 1952. Some Weber grills are made or assembled in the USA (Huntley, Illinois), while many models and components are produced overseas — so origin varies by product.
Founded
1952
Headquarters
Palatine, IL
US plant
Huntley, Illinois
Category
Grills
Origin
Mixed US/import
Icon
The kettle grill

Where Weber products are made

🏭 Weber operates a manufacturing facility in Huntley, Illinois, where some grills are made or assembled. Many Weber products and parts are produced overseas, so not every Weber grill is US-made — check the specific model’s country of origin.

The story

Weber began in 1952 when George Stephen, working at Weber Brothers Metal Works in Illinois, invented the dome-lidded kettle grill that made backyard grilling a national pastime.

Headquartered in Palatine, Illinois, Weber became one of the most recognizable grill brands in the world.

Why they matter

Weber is an iconic American brand that still manufactures in Illinois, even as its broader supply chain has gone global.

We list Weber with an honest mixed-origin label so shoppers can seek out its US-made models.

Where to buy

Shop Weber and other American-made brands at the Buy American Store.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Weber grills made in the USA?

Some are made or assembled in Huntley, Illinois; many models and parts are imported.

Where is Weber based?

Palatine, Illinois.

How do I find a US-made Weber?

Check the specific model’s country-of-origin labeling.

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