Monessen Hearth Systems Company Renamed Vermont Castings Group

New Corporate Name Leverages Heritage and Reflects Company’s Industry-Leading Brand

PARIS, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Monessen Hearth Systems Company announced that it has changed the company name to Vermont Castings Group. Under the new name, the company will continue to grow and support its four brands – Vermont Castings, Majestic, Monessen and Ambient Technologies.

“This name change will better position our corporation to take advantage of future opportunities, with Vermont Castings anchoring a world class portfolio of brands and products”

“Changing our name will help us leverage the heritage of our iconic Vermont Castings brand to generate growth for our full portfolio of industry leading brands and product lines,” said Dan Clifford, president and CEO of Vermont Castings Group. “Vermont Castings is one of the most recognized brands in the hearth and outdoor industries and is synonymous with efficiency and quality. We were green long before green was in, and we are proud that our products are manufactured in the U.S.A.”

The overall structure, size and organization of the company remain the same, with headquarters remaining in Paris, Kentucky. No personnel changes are expected as a result of the corporate name change.

“This name change will better position our corporation to take advantage of future opportunities, with Vermont Castings anchoring a world class portfolio of brands and products,” said Clifford.

For more information about Vermont Castings Group, visit the new corporate website at www.vermontcastingsgroup.com.

About Vermont Castings Group

Vermont Castings Group (VCG) is a leading supplier of hearth and grill products throughout North and South America, Asia and Europe. Under its four brands, Vermont Castings, Majestic, Monessen and Ambient Technologies, VCG offers a full line of direct vent, natural vent, vent-free, wood-burning and electric fireplaces, inserts, log sets and stoves as well as outdoor grills and heating products. With more than 500 employees and five locations, VCG is proud to be on the cutting edge of design, efficiency and environmental responsibility.