Peirce-Phelps, Inc. entered the hearth business in 1998 with the distribution of Vermont Castings and Majestic fireplace products. The primary distribution area originally included Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. In 2004, the territory expanded to include Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Prior to 1998, the industry had been primarly a factory direct business. The industry moved to a two-step distribution strategy to better serve the hearth specialty retail outlets. The seasonality of the hearth business was a good fit for Peirce-Phelps, Inc. since the hearth season time frame complemented that of our core HVAC business units.

The long term strategy of the Home and Hearth Group is to become the “premier hearth supplier in the mid-Atlantic region.” Peirce-Phelps has continued to develop a strong portfolio of hearth products: Simpson Duravent pipe, Peterson logs, Golden Blount logs, Firemagic grills, the Big Greeen Egg, ICM surrounds, and the 10-Minute Chase. The Hearth Group continues to expand our offerings in response to the needs of our partners.

The Hearth Group has a logistical infrastructure of 40,000 square feet of warehouse and a network of 13 will call locations to serve our dealers. The selling organization is comprised of a professional outside sales force complemented by a well-trained inside sales team. Technical support and dealer training are also value-added offerings of the Hearth Group.

We thank you for your business and look forward to succeeding together in the future!

The primary lines of Hearth products are:

	10-Minute Chase		Pre-Engineered Fireplace & Chimney Housing Systems
	Dutchwest		Cast Iron Gas Stoves
	Golden Blount		Inserts & Gas Logs
	Hearth		Hearth Pads
	ICM		Marble & Granite Fireplace Surrounds
	Majestic		Fireplaces & Inserts
	Real Fyre		Handcrafted Gas Logs
	Simpson Duravent		All Fuel Venting Systems
	U.S. Stove		Pellet, Wood & Gas Stoves
	Vermont Castings		Cast Iron Gas Stoves, Fireplaces, Inserts, Gas Logs, Barbecue Grills, Patio Heaters

Vermont Castings, Majestic, Dutchwest

Quality is built into these stoves, fireplaces and inserts with a full complement of mantels and cabinets, venting components and accessories. Gas, wood and coal stoves, gas and wood fireplaces and inserts, and electric fireplaces and stoves. Designs for every space and décor that will look great and keep families warm for years to come. Vermont Castings also manufactures a fabulous lineup of stainless steel and cast iron barbecue grills, outdoor fireplaces and patio fires.