Induction cooking isn’t just having a moment; it’s creating a movement.
While gas and other electric appliance options remain widely available, more vendors are touting the benefits of induction technology along with impressive product lineups.
What are the benefits of an induction range?
- Efficiency — Save time and energy with faster heating and boiling, plus more precise temperature control.
- Safety — Using electromagnetic fields to transfer heat directly to pots and pans, the cooktop surface stays cool enough to touch to prevent burns.
- Environmental benefits — Beyond lowering electric bills, induction appliances create a lower carbon footprint, and, when compared to gas appliances, reduce the emission of nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Innovation Labs: Induction Cooking Technology at PrimeTime
Several Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) vendors displayed induction cooking appliances at our March 2026 PrimeTime expo. Many of the brands shown below offer products that operate using a battery system or 120 volts, making overall installation and replacement of existing gas or traditional electric products less expensive.
Here’s a rundown of what we saw at PrimeTime:
- Copper Home — Charlie, a battery-equipped induction range
- Ciarra Appliances — downdraft induction cooktops with plasma ventilation
- JennAir — downdraft induction cooktops
- THOR Kitchen — freestanding induction range “Powered by Impulse”
- Tulip Cooking — induction cooktop systems integrated into your countertop
- Zephyr — HyperCore™ Induction Cooktop
Copper Home Charlie at the PrimeTime expo (Photo credit: NMG)
As the buzz surrounding induction technology becomes more mainstream, we know it’s important for retailers to understand key differences between induction appliances and gas or other electric ranges and cooktops.
Interested in learning more about the latest induction options from our vendor partners? NMG members can log into MemberNet to view specific appliance vendor pages for more details.
