Engineering, creativity and handcrafted design have long been the traits that have made Dante Cantal a leading designer in the barbecue industry. Today, Dante's dream to build the finest residential gas barbecues in the world continues, and his legacy of innovations speaks for itself.
After graduating from the finest university in the Philippines, Dante immediately went to work designing indoor appliances for White Westinghouse and G.E. In 1982, Dante headed up the design team at U.S. Range, where he designed cooking equipment for restaurants.
These early experiences set the stage for Dante's transition to outdoor cooking appliances and led to Dante's next design – the Lynx Professional Grills, created in partnership with the LYNX Professional Kitchen Products.
By 1998, Dante's pursuit of excellence was being noticed by the grill industry. Dante founded Delta HDS with the principals of Jade Range Company and new grill product lines were born – namely the Dynasty, Maytag and Jennair Grills.
Dante's vision continued to grow, and in 2000, he founded Twin Eagles, Inc.® The company's commitment to original equipment manufacturing progressed, and it soon produced two more premium lines of outdoor grills – the Meridian and CalFlame.
Dante's innovations were aptly recognized in 1995. He was inducted as a Fellow to the Institute for the Advancement of Engineering. In 2001, he was the recipient of the Art Theobald Award, the highest honor given by American Society of Gas Engineers (ASGE) to a member. This award recognized Dante's long-term dedication and his numerous achievements in the gas industry. He served as the ASGE West Coast Chapter President in 1993-1994 and remains an active member today.
Throughout the years, Dante's dream continued to flourish. In 2004, his efforts culminated into his own product line: the Twin Eagles® Grills. And today, this living legend's barbecue innovations can now be
shared with the world. Defining the Art of Outdoor Cooking MADE IN THE U.S.A.