Summit Appliance
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliance manufacturing |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Bronx , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
| Products | Refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, wine cellars, beer dispensers, laundry machines, dishwashers, outdoor appliances, vaccine refrigeration units, warming cabinets |
| Parent | Felix Storch, Inc. |
Summit Appliance represents the residential product segment of Felix Storch, Inc (FSI), a company established and trademarked in 1969. Operating from its headquarters in the Bronx, New York City, Summit oversees local manufacturing and operational activities, with supplementary warehousing facilities located in Edison, New Jersey. The company sources and produces appliances worldwide, drawing materials and components from Europe, South America, North America, and Asia. A significant portion of its products is either assembled or customized at its Bronx location, earning Summit the distinction of being a “Made In NYC” partner.
Product line
The Summit Appliance portfolio includes more than 600 specialized refrigerator and freezer models, featuring the industry's most extensive range of built-in undercounter units as well as those compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Their collection for both residential and professional use encompasses frost-free refrigerators, gas and electric ranges, gas, induction, and electric cooktops—some manufactured within Bronx facilities—alongside wine cellars, beer dispensers, laundry machines, dishwashers, and durable outdoor appliances.
In addition to serving commercial and food service sectors with beverage centers, display freezers, ice makers, and NSF-certified equipment, Summit addresses medical industry needs through AccuCold by Summit Appliance, which offers vaccine refrigeration units, ultra-low temperature freezers, and general refrigeration products. PureTherm by Summit specializes in warming cabinets. It is noteworthy that certain products under the Summit brand are sourced from other manufacturers and rebranded.
Having introduced small kitchen appliances to the U.S. market since their initial mini-fridge sale in 1970, Summit emphasizes specialty items by adapting base models to fulfill specific niche market requirements.
Since 2006, Summit Appliance has collaborated with the New York City Department of Small Business Services to provide training for its manufacturing and operations teams. In 2014, the company earned recognition as a top New York employer for veteran hiring through its partnership with the nonprofit organization The Jericho Project.
Distribution
Summit appliances are distributed nationwide across the United States and Canada through leading retailers, specialty dealers, and online platforms. Within the Northeastern U.S., deliveries are executed using Summit’s proprietary trucking fleet; beyond this area, shipments are fulfilled either via drop shipping or common carrier services.