Waterloo, ONT., Canada  February 1, 2009  — Onward Manufacturing Company Ltd., (OMC) Canada’s leading manufacturer and distributor of quality gas grill products, prepares to unveil the newest addition to its Royal Family.

In recent years, while many barbecue manufacturers have focused their energy on looks alone, Onward Manufacturing Company has continued to engineer and build quality gas barbecues that out perform and outlast.  The company that has dedicated itself to enhancing the outdoor experience will introduce three new grills under the Imperial™ name in the spring of 2009  

With a stylish, all new stainless steel look and carefully sculpted curves, the Imperial™ line up will complement any outdoor environment.  Inside, Broil King’s legendary cooking system still reigns supreme and with up to 60,000 BTUs of grilling power, these grills preheat in a flash and sear to steakhouse standards. Premium features for all three models include reversible heavy duty cast iron cooking grids for professional searing performance; a stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ cooking system ensuring even heat distribution, and Sure-lite™ electronic ignition system. At the heart of the grill are independently controlled stainless steel Dual-Tube™ burners with Linear Flow™ valves that provide precise temperature control.  It is this type of attention to detail and commitment to quality that sets Broil King® apart from other brands.

Broil King’s new luxury model, the Imperial™ XL, features two completely independent ovens, with over 1000 square inches of cooking space, offering the utmost in function and versatility for the outdoor enthusiasts.   This professional calibre barbecue is designed for everyday living and is the perfect size when grilling for 2 or 22.  What’s more, the elegant and sturdy cabinet design provides plenty of storage for grilling essentials and the convenient shelf drawer keeps barbecue tools close at hand.    The Imperial™ XL features include, six independent burners, rated at 60,000 BTUs, a 15,000 BTU stainless steel rear burner, 10, 000 BTU stainless steel side burner and a primary cooking surface of 750 sq. in.

Broil King’s Imperial™ 90 and Imperial™ 20 models feature all of the same quality features of the Imperial™ XL, in a more compact size.     The Imperial™ 90 boast four independent burners, rated at 48,000 BTUs, a 15,000 BTU stainless steel rear rotisserie burner, 10, 000 BTU stainless steel side burner and 500 square inches of primary cooking space.  The Imperial™ 20 is equipped with the standard features of the Imperial™ 90, less the rear burner and side burner.

For further information and to request images contact:   Erin Harrison, 800-245-5138 ex 3062, eharrison@omcbbq.com.