About Us
There is nothing quite the same as heating your home with a real Charnwood fire.
Not only does the ritual of loading a stove give a greater sense of achievement and satisfaction, it provides a warmth that no other energy source can equal. It all started in 1972, when Alfred Wells and
two of his sons, started a small engineering business in Niton on the Isle of Wight. Over the last forty
years we have grown from our original small factory of around 1500 sq. ft to our current site of
over 50,000sq. ft.
The very heart of the local community
We have always been keen to provide local employment on the Isle of Wight and have seen the number of our employees rise from the original three to well over 150. We are very proud of our workforce who have rewarded us by staying loyal to the company, with many staff having worked with us for over 25 years.
This brings stability to the business and ensures that pride in the company and the quality of our products is maintained. The owners of the company are Christians and Christian values and principles underpin the way we do business and run the company.
Commitment to our staff is vital as is the commitment to invest in the latest technology to ensure the highest quality.
Over the years we have installed our own Vitreous Enamelling Plant, CNC controlled Press Brakes, Robotic Welders and a state-of-the-art Laser Profiler, all of which allow pinpoint accuracy resulting in superior quality.
Keeping the manufacture of as many parts as possible in-house enables us to maintain full production control and to provide our customers with long-lasting products that lead the field technically in both operation and function.
Read more of our story in our special 40th Anniversary e-book.
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