The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has urged the government to be ‘proportionate’ amid news that it is considering mandating health warning labels on new wood‑burning stoves. Defra yesterday (Jan 22) opened a consultation on the idea as part of a nationwide consultation on domestic burning.  The proposal, which would only apply to new stoves placed on the market, suggests ratings of A-C would be given showing how much...

The Stove Industry Association (SIA) will be educating consumers on the most effective and safest ways to use a domestic wood burner this January with the #PositiveWoodburning campaign, to coincide with Clean Air Night.  Its #PositiveWoodburning campaign, which is running across social media between the 15th and 25th January, responds to growing public discussion around air quality and domestic combustion, and is designed to complement the wider Clean Air Night...

Firemaker Limited, a long-established and highly regarded manufacturer of bespoke fireplaces, has been brought to market for sale. Founded in 2009, Firemaker has built a strong reputation for the design and manufacture of high-quality, made-to-order fireplaces, supplying trade customers across the UK. The business is particularly well known for its modern designs such as the FireBob Suspended Wood-Burning Stove, in-house manufacturing capability, and ability to deliver bespoke solutions...