A Family Legacy Built on Ingenuity and Care
Napoleon's story began in a modest garage in Barrie, Ontario, where Wolfgang and Ingrid Schroeter built a small family business founded on hard work, ingenuity, and a determination to create something lasting. What began with metalworking took an unexpected turn when Wolfgang built a wood-burning stove for his father-in-law, setting the foundation for a company that would become internationally recognized for its fireplaces and grills. As the business grew, the Schroeters brought the same spirit of innovation and craftsmanship to outdoor cooking, guided not only by a commitment to quality but also by a genuine concern for the people who helped build their company. Today, Napoleon remains family-owned, carrying forward a legacy that reminds us exceptional craftsmanship is about more than the products we create; it's also about the people and values behind them.
