Surface Igniter, LLC, the pioneer in the development of the silicon carbide igniter in 1969, is today a leading manufacturer of hot surface igniters for the heating, cooking, and clothes dryer industries. Formerly the Igniters Division of Carborundum, the company became the SurfaceIgniter Corporation in 1997. Our production facility, quality control and engineering departments are located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, USA. Each department is there to serve you. The Surface Igniter sales, Customer Service, and company headquarters is located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio outside of Cleveland.