About Thermaco
About The Company
Thermaco, Inc. is the leading separation technology company in the highly specialized field of oil and grease extraction from wastewater. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built lasting relationships by creating reliable and intelligent solutions that deliver real value.
We first gained notice with our Big Dipper® line. From day one, we designed our units to withstand real-world kitchen demands, with intuitive operation, durable construction, compact footprints, and flexible installation options. We’re always listening to customer feedback to improve and refine the design with smarter features.
Today, our industry faces two primary pressures: increasingly stringent wastewater regulations and the challenges of aging infrastructure under rapidly growing populations. These challenges elevate pretreatment from optional to essential: if fats, oils, or greases slip through the cracks, they can clog pipes, increase maintenance costs, and affect the waterways for everyone.
That’s why everything we do at Thermaco comes back to four guiding principles—our foundation for lasting performance and trust.
Product Innovation
When we first launched the Big Dipper, we broke the mold for how grease interceptors are designed to operate. Our products’ durable, space-saving construction makes them an ideal solution for tight spaces and tricky layouts. But we didn’t stop there. We test, measure, and redesign, constantly raising the bar for ourselves.
As shown in the video below, we put the TZ-1826 grease interceptor through intense lab testing, pushing its separation efficiency and volume retention to new records.
Whether for food service sites or institutional kitchens, we strive to engineer products that solve real day-to-day problems. We trust that you know what’s best for your business, and we’re dedicated to giving you choices so you can get back to doing what you do best: serving your customers. Efficient, reliable, and innovative — that’s the Thermaco way.
Product Reliability
Traditional concrete grease traps corrode and degrade over time, eventually failing and requiring expensive replacement. We understand the need to reduce disruptions to your business while remaining in compliance. That’s why Big Dipper only uses materials that resist corrosion and chemical attack, thereby minimizing the failures that are common in traditional traps. In fact, more than 95% of all Big Dipper units were still in operation more than two decades after the first unit was installed. We design our products for longevity, and the proof is in the performance. Explore our Big Dipper case studies to see why operators choose a system they can install, trust, and forget.
Customer Satisfaction
At Thermaco, we understand you don’t want a product; you want results. That’s why we don’t just deliver grease traps; we deliver compliance, reliability, and peace of mind. We back this promise with accessible support, including an international network of dealers, certified service agents, and a 24/7 online parts store.
With Big Dipper, you never have to worry about your grease interceptor taking up too much of your time. We offer more than just low-maintenance products. We make our engineers and other staff available to assist with specific installation challenges, local code compliance, and any other obstacles that may arise.
We value our relationships with customers and take pride in helping keep local wastewater systems running smoothly while keeping your food service establishment in compliance. Every Big Dipper system is designed to simplify maintenance, reduce downtime, and give operators confidence that their grease management is handled automatically and efficiently.
Great Employees
At Thermaco, we are about more than just great products. Our people create the kind of environment where these other principles are possible, driving innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement every day. If you are interested in learning more about current opportunities at Thermaco, please visit our Careers page.