HPBAC 30th ANNIVERSARY

Key Milestones of the HPBAC
HPBAC 30th Anniversary Event
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Since 1994, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) has represented and supported companies that produce, sell, or service appliances and accessories in the hearth and barbecue industries in Canada. We promote and protect the interests of our industries and our members – manufacturers, dealers, service and installation firms, and other industry representatives.

Key Milestones of the HPBAC

1994
Formed as Hearth Products Association of Canada (HPAC)

1998
Became an international affiliate of HPA

2001-3
Established Western, Prairie, Ontario, Atlantic Chapters

2003
Name changed to HPBAC following HPBA merger with Barbecue Manufacturers Association

2016
Signed Amalgamation agreement with Chapters

2016
Renewed international affiliation agreement with HPBA

2019
Amalgamation completed

2022
New strategic plan developed

2022-3
Negotiation of new relationship and agreement with HPBA

2024
30th Anniversary

Founding Board Members of the HPBAC

Robert Mills, Osburn Manufacturing
Victoria BC
Malcolm Fisher, Compact Appliances
Sackville NB
Bill Tully, Tri-Lane Distributing
Tottenham ON
Paul Erickson, Pacific Energy
Duncan BC
Michel Verrier, Security Chimneys
Laval QC
Art Olson, The Olson Group
Agincourt ON
John Gulland, WoodHeat.org
Killaloe ON
Rob Knechtel, Fires of Tradition
Greensville, ON
Ned Fisher, Compact Appliances
Sackville NB
George LeBlanc, Maritime Fireplaces
Moncton NB
Robert Little, Regency Fireplace
Delta BC
Tex McLeod, McLeod Associates
Saanich BC

HPBAC 30th ANNIVERSARY EVENT

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