Carlisle Machine Works, Inc. Also trading as Carlisle Gas Burner Corp. was founded in 1918. Carlisle is universally understood to be the leader in burner development and technology for the glass working and plastic flame treatment industry. Known as manufacturers and distributors of superior quality gas burners, material handling and flaming automation, combustion systems, precision metering valves, hand torches, and safety equipment, Carlisle will meet all of your burner needs.