Our HistorySince 1984, we’ve built a reputation as a forward-thinking manufacturer of meal delivery systems. Today our equipment is trusted in facilities in over 30 countries. With our history rich in pioneering firsts, we remain focused on the future.
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A history of firsts
Burlodge was founded in the UK by Bruno and Angelo Speranza in 1984 with a single idea: there had to be a better way to deliver meals safely, efficiently and at the right temperature. That entrepreneurial spirit has guided our business ever since. For us, innovation is not about technology for its own sake, but about collaborating with clients to understand their challenges and deliver solutions that last. Over four decades and with that people-first approach, Burlodge has consistently set new industry standards and redefined what is possible in meal delivery. Take a look at our company history timeline to discover the industry firsts that shaped us – and see how our innovations continue to drive the future.
Company History Timeline
1984
• Bruno and Angelo Speranza start Burlodge UK
1989
• Burlodge SRL (manufacturing division) in Italy opens
• Ovengen and Traygen - Introduction of the two compartment trolleys with hot and cold sections.
• First LCD electronic panel
• Friogen - first trolley to feature a refrigerated oven for Cook-Chill
1990
• Burlodge opens office in Canada
1994
• Burlodge opens office in the United States of America
• Multigen 102 - launch of the bulk hostess trolley
1996
• Alphagen - The trolley that launched Burlodge onto the global market. The first trolley with a refrigerated oven and cold section, transfer system and flat tray design.
• HIIT System (HACCP Information Technology) - First ever HACCP monitoring system developed for food service trolleys.
• Electronic food probing system - Paperless food probing becomes standard on all equipment.
• Multigen 103 - First refrigerated oven and cold section bulk hostess trolley with a transfer system to reduce manipulation, and first automatic cycle start and paperless food probing system.
2001
• BNetWise online monitoring system - First online HACCP monitoring system able to remotely control, download data and reprogramme cycles from a PC
2002
• Novaflex - the first single‑tray trolley with adjustable tray spacing, removable dividers, Smart‑Temp control, fixed thermal barriers, HACCP monitoring, and a user Smart Card system.
2003
• B-Pod - The first nesting manipulation- free tray shuttle system.
2004
• RTS - First to market with a Cook-Serve boosting trolley. This featured vertical airflow, adjustable hot and cold tray spacing, and airtight injected moulded removable dividers.
2005
• Multigen 105 - The original dual oven hostess trolley.
• BWise - First to introduce live remote HACCP monitoring (Wi-Fi / LAN).
2007
• Launch of the Correctional System, which lead to largest order for regeneration system by one client purchasing 1,048 units
• RTS CT - Development of Cook-Chill model with transfer system, carbon fibre doors and jet washable IPX5.
2011
• Cube - Launch of our tabletop hot and cold tray holding unit.
2012
• Optima RS - First heated and refrigerated room service maintenance trolley featuring transparent doors.
2015
• RTS HL - Introduced the Cook-Serve model.
• BCloud - First cloud-based HACCP monitoring system for trolley monitoring unveiled.
2016
• B-Smart Docking System - Mobile ergonomic station, with multiple tray capacity shuttles that dock easily.
• Multigen 106 - Featuring Intuitive touch control and cloud based HACCP monitoring system and easy-reach shallow dual oven.
2017
• Multigen - Remodel of the original dual oven hostess trolley.
2021
• Logiko - Smallest, lightest Cook-Serve trolley to date. Ideal for Room Service.
• IQ-Control - First touchless operating system for meal delivery trolley.
• Steri Station - Development of a Station to completely UVC sanitise trolleys and other hospital rolling stock both inside and out.
• Net Zero target implementation
2024
• BSmart Class-e - Development of our docking system featuring the lightest and most ergonomic shuttle and low-GWP refrigeration gas.
• BPod Class-e - A remodel of our unique nesting system.
• IQ-Control 2.0 App - An evolution of the original IQ-Control system with a better user interface and advanced features.
2025
• RTS Class-e - A classic made better with more advanced features and a low-GWP refrigeration gas.
Looking ahead
Burlodge’s story is not one of looking back, but of consistently looking forward, now with four decades of know-how and cutting-edge technology, our mission remains clear: to help food professionals deliver meals safely, efficiently and sustainably – because every meal matters and the journey continues best when Together, We Work.
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