ISSUE 067

SEPTEMBER 2026

WHAT'S INSIDE

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FOUNDING PARTNERS

Associated Energy Systems

CONTACT

aes4home.com
(800) 682-9722
marketing@aes4home.com

Associated Energy Systems is a distribution company offering a wide variety of hearth and outdoor products across five distribution centers. Our goal is to provide retail establishments with quality products that deliver strong margins and above average returns. Our business partnerships ensure mutual profitability and excellence, both personally and professionally.

Industrial Chimney Company

CONTACT

icc-rsf.com
(450) 565-6336
sales@icc-rsf.com

Industrial Chimney Company, ICC, is a premium manufacturer of hearth products, which include residential venting, wood-burning fireplaces, grilling products, and custom industrial venting solutions. ICC products are available exclusively through specialty hearth retailers, who are essential partners in delivering the safest and highest quality hearth systems available.

FEATURED PARTNERS

HPBA

CONTACT

hpba.org

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based just outside of Washington, D.C., is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms, and allied associates for all types of fireplace, stove, heater, barbecue, and outdoor living appliances and accessories. HPBA provides professional member services and industry support in government relations, events, market research, education, certifications, consumer education, and industry promotion.

Napoleon

CONTACT

napoleon.com

Napoleon has spent 50 years pushing fireplace design, technology, and performance forward. Its portfolio spans every fuel type, size, style, price point, and installation requirement, giving trade professionals a complete range of fireplaces from one trusted manufacturer, backed by the training, sales tools, and support to sell them with confidence.

Pacific Energy

CONTACT

pacificenergy.net

Pacific Energy is based out of Vancouver Island and produces amazing fireplaces and stoves through their four flagship brands: Pacific Energy, Elegant Electric, True North Stoves, and Town & Country Fireplaces.

RPG Brands

CONTACT

rpgbrands.com

RPG Brands has grown from its roots as a hearth industry upstart into a multi-brand powerhouse with a presence spanning North America. The company, which earned recognition with a prestigious Hearth & Home Vesta Award, has built a portfolio that includes Modern Flames, Grand Canyon Gas Logs, Summit, and Wildfire.

Valor Fireplaces

CONTACT

valorfireplaces.com

Valor is North America’s exclusive designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Valor gas and electric fireplaces. Their goal is to be a leader in designing and producing innovative, energy-efficient home comfort products that will satisfy homeowners throughout the United States and Canada.