Detroit Stoker Company

Detroit® Combustion Equipment – Proven Across a Broad Range of Fuel Types

Detroit Stoker Company designs combustion equipment capable of efficiently processing a diverse range of fuels. With extensive experience handling everything from agricultural and municipal refuse to engineered biomass and fossil fuels, Detroit® combustion systems are trusted worldwide for their adaptability and performance.

Our combustion solutions have successfully processed agricultural byproducts such as bagasse, corn stover, grape pomace, and poultry litter; industrial wastes including tire-derived fuel, sludges, and carpet scraps; and engineered fuels like RDF pellets, coal pellets, and wood pellets.

Detroit® combustion equipment is also optimized for conventional and alternative fossil fuels, including bituminous coal, lignite, and powder river basin coal, as well as various wood residues—from sawdust and bark to demolition debris and urban wood waste. This extensive fuel flexibility ensures our systems can meet the evolving needs of energy producers, industrial processors, and waste-to-energy facilities around the world.

Detroit® Hydrograte Stoker – Water-Cooled Vibrating Grate

Detroit® RotoStoker VCG – Air-Cooled Vibrating Grate

History/About Us

A Legacy of Innovation Since 1898

Since its founding in 1898, Detroit Stoker Company has remained a global leader in solid fuel combustion systems and equipment. From the development of the original Detroit® “V” Type Stoker and the issuance of its first patent in the same year, to new innovations like the Detroit® HADES Burner, Pellet Metering Feeder, and Bagasse Triple Drum Feeder the company has continually advanced combustion technology. Over the decades, Detroit Stoker has expanded its capabilities through product development, and acquisitions—including the creation of groundbreaking technologies like the RotoGrate, Hydrograte, and RotoStoker VCG. Headquartered in Monroe, Michigan since 1922, Detroit Stoker has played a pivotal role in shaping industrial steam generation using coal, biomass, municipal solid waste, and other renewable fuels. With over 125 years of proven experience, Detroit Stoker Company continues to deliver environmentally responsible solutions that support industrial heat, processing, and electric power generation around the world.

Why Choose Detroit Stoker Company – Trusted Engineering, Service, and Support

Detroit Stoker Company brings over a century of proven expertise to every combustion solution we deliver. As the world’s leading manufacturer of solid fuel burning stokers, our skilled engineering team works closely with clients from design through operation to ensure high system availability, improved efficiencies, and extended equipment life. We are fully committed to aftermarket parts and service, offering genuine Detroit® replacement components that incorporate continuous design improvements for peak performance—even on equipment from other manufacturers. Our global support network includes a dedicated sales team, trained field technicians, and sales representatives across multiple regions. With solid financial backing, a complete service portfolio, and 24/7 emergency support, Detroit Stoker Company delivers reliable performance and responsive service that power our customers’ long-term success.