The first and original Martin Microwave was founded in the early 1970s by Retired Marine and WW2 combat veteran Herman Martin in Anderson South Carolina. It's early mission was to provide sales, parts, and service for this new product revolutionizing kitchens across the world. The business grew rapidly and the need to expand came very early on. In comes the 2nd Martin brother - Cecil Martin, also
a retired Marine and WW2 combat veteran. Along with his wife "Gus" (a WW2 era Woman Marine herself), they established the 2nd Martin Microwave located in Mableton, Ga, a small suburb of Atlanta. Here too, the mission was complete microwave oven sales, service and parts. This business location prospered and grew as well, and the need for expansion arose here as well. Brother # 3 - (and also a former Marine), Joel Martin, and his son Kenneth formed "Kenmar" Microwave Specialists in the late 70s and located this business just outside of Birmingham, Al. The same mission was followed, and we now had three brothers providing microwave oven service and sales across three Southern States. The 2nd generation of Martin's stepped into the family business in the early 80's. Cecil's son Tim began working with his Dad during High School and went full time into the business after graduating in 1981. Joel's son Freddy joined his Father's business about the same time. After Joel Martin passed away in the early 90's, Freddy took over operations of the Birmingham business, and continues to successfully operate the business in the same location they've been in since day one. Tim got married in 1996 and moved to Chattanooga, TN, where, along with his wife, CC, opened and began operating the current location of Martin Microwave. Cecil's wife and Tim's Mother, Gus, died in 1998 at the age of 74. She had been an integral part in the success of Martin Microwave, and worked there 5 days a week and sometimes, Saturdays. Her last day of life was spent in the building and business she loved so much. In 2002, the Atlanta branch was sold, and the business operations were permanently relocated to Chattanooga, where it is currently operated and managed by CC and Tim Martin. We still exclusively deal with microwave oven products, however, our primary focus is now internet sales. We operate several websites selling microwave oven parts and accessories. Our retail location provides service and repair for commercial and domestic microwaves. embodies the classic American story of how hard work leads to success. 3 boys who grew up as poor sharecroppers on a North Georgia farm during the depression, overcame their meager beginnings, served their Country in wartime, and went on to raise good families and run successful businesses. These men of our greatest generation knew that ambition, honesty, and hard work would indeed provide for them and their families.
