Creative Assemblies is a long-standing name in the industrial electric heating industry. With more than four decades of heater design and fabrication experience, the company specializes in producing open coil electric air heaters, tubular heaters, and custom electric heating assemblies that support commercial, industrial, and OEM applications.
This blog breaks down who Creative Assemblies is as a company, what they manufacture, and how they support organizations that rely on dependable, high-performance electric heating solutions.
Who We Are
Creative Assemblies is an industrial electric heater manufacturer based in Bridgeville, Delaware. The company focuses solely on the engineering, fabrication, and repair of electric heating elements used in air handling systems, process heating, restaurant equipment, and other industrial environments.
Since 1982, Creative Assemblies has built its identity around precision heater manufacturing, fast turnaround, custom design support, and long-term product reliability. This narrow focus is what places the company firmly within the industrial electric heating category.
What We Manufacture
Creative Assemblies designs and builds electric heating components that meet specific thermal, electrical, and mechanical requirements. These products are used inside heaters, ducts, ovens, HVAC systems, and a wide range of industrial equipment.
Our primary manufacturing categories include:
• Open coil electric air heaters
• Tubular air heaters
• Immersion heaters
• Slip-in and duct heater assemblies
• Resistance wire components
• Control and switch assemblies
Open coil electric air heaters remain our strongest specialty. These heaters deliver rapid heat transfer, strong airflow performance, and efficient temperature rise, making them ideal for HVAC systems, booster heaters, and industrial process heating.
Custom Manufacturing for OEM and Industrial Needs
Many heater manufacturers focus on large production runs. Creative Assemblies supports those needs, but also excels at small-quantity and custom builds.
We regularly manufacture:
• Short-run heater assemblies
• One-off custom heaters for prototypes or older equipment
• Matching replacements for discontinued or hard-to-source models
• Fully customized designs based on airflow, wattage, or voltage specifications
This flexibility allows OEMs, contractors, repair technicians, and maintenance teams to get the heater they need without redesigning their entire system.
Electric Heater Design Consulting
Creative Assemblies offers direct design consulting to help customers size and configure their heaters correctly. This service is especially important for engineers and OEM teams that need custom solutions but want to ensure safety, compatibility, and performance.
Our consulting covers:
• Wattage and voltage requirements
• Airflow and temperature rise calculations
• UL, ARL, and NEC compliance
• Material choices and coil specifications
• Control circuits and safety mechanisms
This hands-on engineering support reduces risk and ensures each heater is built to perform in its intended environment.
Heater Repair and Restringing Services
Creative Assemblies also provides specialized repair services for open coil heaters from any manufacturer. For many operations, replacing coils and ceramics is far more economical than purchasing a brand-new assembly.
Our repair services include:
• Restringing open coil heaters
• Replacing worn coils, ceramics, and terminals
• Restoring airflow and heat output
• Returning heaters to near-new performance
This service supports facilities with older systems or custom equipment that need maintenance rather than full replacement.
Industries We Serve
Creative Assemblies supports a broad range of industrial sectors with custom and standard electric heating solutions.
Our heaters are used in:
• HVAC, make-up air, and air handling systems
• Restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment
• Aerospace and aircraft repair
• Industrial drying and dehumidification
• Chemical processing and laboratories
• Refrigeration and cold-storage equipment
• Food production and baking systems
• Marine and rail applications
• Government and defense equipment
This wide reach reflects the reliability and adaptability of our heater designs.
What Sets Creative Assemblies Apart
Creative Assemblies stands out within the industrial electric heating category for several reasons:
• Over 40 years of heater design expertise
• High-grade materials such as corrosion-resistant stainless steel and 80-20 NiCr wire
• Short-run and small-quantity manufacturing support
• Fast repair and fast turnaround options
• Strong quality control and dielectric testing
• Competitive pricing and practical heater designs
Most importantly, every heater is built with performance, simplicity, and durability in mind.
What This Means for Our Customers
Creative Assemblies is a trusted industrial electric heater manufacturer with a clear focus on custom electric heating solutions. From open coil air heaters to tubular and immersion elements, the company delivers engineering support, manufacturing expertise, and reliable performance for a wide range of industries.
By combining custom fabrication, practical design consulting, and dependable repair services, Creative Assemblies continues to serve the industrial electric heating industry with solutions that are built to perform and built to last.
