Rising up from its humble beginnings in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Napoleon Gourmet Grills has become North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of top-of-the-line wood and gas fireplaces, gourmet gas and charcoal grills, and outdoor living products. It all started 1976 when Wolfgang Schroeter started manufacturing steel railings. His designs proved to be a great success and soon enough he was producing an original stove with a solid cast iron two-door design. Over the past 30 years his company Wolf Steel Ltd’s dedication to innovative patented technology has lead to the exclusive infrared grilling experience, and two new departments: Napoleon Fireplaces, and, of course, Napoleon Gourmet Grills.