May 24, 2023 · Company History and Manufacturing Locations: USA-based grill manufacturers PK Grills are one of the longest-standing in the industry. Formed in the early 1950s when Mr. Hilton Meigs designed a highly functional charcoal barbeque grill in his hometown of Tyler, Texas, the company’s progress was unfortunately halted in the mid-1970s when a tragic fire wreaked havoc on its main factory.