The combination brings more than 150 years of US Stove hearth heritage together with WMA's portable and residential heating portfolio; the US Stove brands continue within the combined company.
United States Stove Company ("US Stove") of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, one of the oldest manufacturers of wood-burning heating appliances in the United States, has joined World Marketing of America, Inc. ("WMA"), a leading supplier of heating solutions. Together, the two heating businesses now operate on the WMA platform, under one roof.
This step builds on the strengths of both businesses. WMA adds US Stove's wood and pellet stoves, furnaces and hearth products to its own portfolio of portable and residential heaters, giving customers a complete heating offering across two pillars - residential heating and portable heating - available from one source. A simpler, more coordinated operating platform allows the combined company to move faster, operate more efficiently and compete as one enterprise.
Randy Meyers, Chief Executive Officer, World Marketing of America, Inc.
“United States Stove Company has kept American homes warm since 1869, and its brands stand for the durable, affordable heat our customers expect. Bringing both businesses onto one platform lets us offer a complete range of heating products from a single source, and it gives our retail and distribution partners one stronger company to work with.”
August Jones, former CEO of US Stove and now Non-Executive Director, World Marketing of America, Inc.
“As the fourth generation of my family to lead US Stove, I care deeply about honoring what this company has built while positioning it for the future. Joining World Marketing gives our brands, our people and our customers a stronger platform to invest, innovate and grow. I look forward to supporting Randy Meyers and his team as they build on this foundation for decades to come.”
All current World Marketing of America and US Stove brands remain in the market. The US Stove leadership continues under the guidance of the World Marketing of America executive team. August Jones moves to a non-executive director role at World Marketing of America. The transition is already underway, and both companies are committed to ensuring continuity for customers and supply partners throughout.
ONE COMPANY, TWO PILLARS OF HEATING: COMPLEMENTARY STRENGTHS, ONE PLATFORM |
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Residential heating |
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Portable heating |
Residential and solid-fuel heating appliances for the home. |
Portable heating for commercial, jobsite and residential use. |
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Munich Global Partners acted as advisor to World Marketing of America, Inc.
About United States Stove Company
Founded in 1869 and based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, United States Stove Company has kept North America warm for more than 150 years. The company designs and manufactures wood, pellet and coal stoves, furnaces, fireplace inserts and hearth accessories, sold under the United States Stove Co., Ashley, Vogelzang, King, Clayton and Yellowstone brands. www.usstove.com
About World Marketing of America, Inc.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Mill Creek, Pennsylvania, World Marketing of America, Inc. is a trusted source for heating products in North America. Its portfolio covers kerosene, propane, natural gas and electric heaters, fireplaces and fans, sold under the Comfort Glow, Dura Heat, Comfort Gear and Reddy Heater brands. www.worldmkting.com
About Munich Global Partners
Munich Global Partners is an advisory firm working with industrial companies on strategy, transaction and stakeholder matters across North America and Europe. www.munich-global.com
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