Weber and Blackstone form new holding company

Weber and Blackstone have joined forces to form a new holding company named Weber Blackstone. This merger combines Weber’s 70-year history with Blackstone’s expertise in outdoor griddles, though both brands continue to produce flat-top products under their respective names.

Consumer feedback highlights a competitive landscape between the two brands. Some users prefer the Weber Slate for its premium resistant cooktop, edge-to-edge heat, precise control, and pre-seasoned surface. Others favor Blackstone for its pioneering role in the griddle market. While Blackstone models often require seasoning before their first use, Weber models are marketed as pre-seasoned to improve user convenience.