Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) has acquired Big Woods/Stellar (Prior Lake, Minnesota), a leading manufacturer of premium linear and custom gas fireplaces. With a proven track record of innovation, Big Woods/Stellar’s award-winning engineering team offers decades of collective experience. They have been recognized throughout the hearth industry with many awards for bestin- class new product innovations that reflect their artistry and innovation. In addition to a premium gas fireplace offering, the custom fireplace division differentiates itself by taking a concept from the architect, builder, or homeowner and bringing that concept to life with a unique fireplace.

“Today, Big Woods/Stellar is a market leader in the premium linear and custom gas fireplace market,” says VP (Vincent Paul) Berger, president of HHT. “This strategic investment provides Hearth & Home Technologies (Lakeville, Minnesota) with added engineering expertise and knowledge of the premium linear and custom gas fireplace markets,” he says. “Overall, it will help Hearth & Home Technologies deepen its knowledge of these categories to expand our product offering to provide products that consumers want.”