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 In 1977, Kurt Rumens first began selling stoves to supplement his income as a rock musician. Soon, some retailers started suggesting product improvements so he drafted sketches incorporating the best ideas and submitted back to his manufacturer. He quickly received a terse letter telling him to stick to selling and not product development; but recognizing the importance of aesthetics and efficiency in hearth design, he used the feedback as the foundation for his own hearth-products company. So in 1979, he created what is now known as Lopi. The next year, Lopi pioneers the now standardized use of clear ceramic glass and a pre-heated airwash system within wood stoves to keep the fireviewing opening clean. In 1984, Lopi becomes the first U.S. hearth products manufacturer to develop an EPA-certified, non-catalytic wood stove. Today, Lopi is the brand now known for its American classic style of innovation into its high-performance wood, gas and pellet burning stoves, fireplaces and inserts.
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 In 1985, the Avalon brand of stoves is developed and quickly emerges as a leading line of wood stoves, only to be rated one of the cleanest-burning line of wood stoves in the world by industry expert, Daniel J. Melcon. Today, the Avalon brand is known for its beautiful wood, gas and pellet fireplaces, stoves and inserts, featuring organic styling and natural design.
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 1992, Travis Industries acquires Fireplace Xtrordinair a brand that quickly emerges as the elite line of gas fireplaces and inserts. Today, Fireplace Xtrordinair is an elite line of gas and wood fireplaces and inserts with the finest styling, efficiency and numerous options for a custom look designed to complement a broad range of architectural styles matching every décor.
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 Lastly in 2007, the Tempest Torch line of gas torches is launched and awarded the Best-in-Show Vesta Award honoring design, innovation and technology within the Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Industry. The Tempest Torch literally breaks the barriers of standard torch design, featuring a spinning, spiral-like flame for a dramatic presentation of dancing fire.
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