Napoleon Recognized with 2025 Award
On June 04, 2026, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BARRIE, ON - Napoleon, a division of Wolf Steel Ltd. has been named a recipient of the 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses (CBEA), presented by Excellence Canada.
The Canadian Business Excellence Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence in creating outstanding workplace environments, delivering superior customer experiences, and fostering innovation throughout their operations. Recipients are evaluated against rigorous national standards that assess organizational performance, leadership practices, employee engagement, customer focus, and innovation.
Napoleon earned recognition for its exceptional performance in two key areas: associate engagement and product development. “At Napoleon, our success begins with our people,” said Chris Schroeter, CEO of Wolf Steel Ltd. “This award reflects the passion, commitment, and ingenuity of our associates across the organization. Their dedication to innovation and continuous improvement allows us to deliver exceptional products and experiences to customers around the world.”
Napoleon’s commitment to fostering a high-performance culture is guided by its House & Heart philosophy, which combines strategic clarity with its core values of Honesty, Engagement, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Through ongoing investments in leadership development, employee recognition, communication, and career growth opportunities, the company continues to strengthen engagement and build a workplace where associates can thrive.
Innovation also remains a cornerstone of Napoleon’s growth strategy. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development, delivering category-leading products across grills, fireplaces, and HVAC systems. Recent innovations include connected outdoor cooking technologies, advanced electric fireplace platforms, cold-climate heat pumps, and integrated home energy solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of homeowners.
Founded in Canada 50 years ago, Napoleon has grown into a global leader in premium grills, fireplaces, and HVAC systems. The family-owned company serves customers in more than 70 countries and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Guided by its brand promise, Innovation Built Better, Napoleon continues to invest in product innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer experience to drive sustainable global growth.
“We are honored to be recognized among Canada’s leading private businesses,” said Mike Tzimas, president of Wolf Steel Ltd. “This recognition reflects the strength of our culture, our commitment to innovation, and the dedication of our teams around the world. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we remain focused on investing in our people, advancing product innovation, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.”
