It all began in 1976 when a small steel fabrication business launched by Wolfgang Schroeter started manufacturing steel railings in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. At that time, no one could imagine the incredible future that lay ahead for Wolf Steel Ltd. and eventually Napoleon® Fireplaces, Napoleon® Gourmet Grills and now Napoleon® Casual Furniture. Since the first wood stove rolled off the production line over 30 years ago, Napoleon's commitment was to be distinctive and successful in everything we do. The demand for Napoleon® products grew beyond Ontario's borders to the rest of Canada, the United States, Europe, United Kingdom and Asia. Napoleon® is an IS09001 - 2008 registered company and operates with 750,000+ square feet of manufacturing space and over 750 employees. We are North American's largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, HVAC, outdoor living products and waterfalls.